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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Lift kit Q:

Ok if it was you, which would you purchase and reason why..
Riffraff Diesel: 4.5 inch Hanger System

or this

Riffraff Diesel: 4 inch Suspension System

I would go the 6" lift,because i go surf fisshing alot and need the clearence even more so now compared to me nissan patrol i had


because the effy is much longer and will bottom out easier crawling over the sand dunes,but ive been warned away from the 6" lift because of legal issues here and the cops like to hassle you,so ive been told..

Fekkin nanny country

What ya think..
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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What size tires are you thinking of running?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Riffraff Performance
What size tires are you thinking of running?
Was thinking 35's clay ? 18" rims i can get a good deal atm with BFgoodridge tyres,rims would be cheaper to buy in the states tho..
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Here is a 6" All-Spring Icon lift and 37x13.5-18's.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Ok yer i been told 6" gunna cause me headache here in aussie,with legal issue's,be nice tho clay,but i better stick with the 4" lift

Thanks for the pictures mate,i raise the question inregards the 4"lift kit you have with the replacement front springs or should i go with ya 4.5" lift and keep my factory front springs ??????

I went to a 4X4 swap meet few weeks ago and a guy had a setof 4 mickey thompson MTZ's 37's for sale 20% worn for $200 each,lucky i didnt buy them cuz i would have needed the 6" lift to fit em ....

Another thing,in the kits it shows 4 shocks,my effie has 6,2 at the front and 4 in the rear ..
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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I would think the 4" system will ride like a dream compared to the other. Just since it comes with new springs.

Your definitely getting it from the right place!!!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Layson
I would think the 4" system will ride like a dream compared to the other. Just since it comes with new springs.

Your definitely getting it from the right place!!!
Thats what i think too,but many others say to keep factory ride ?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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That thing will ride 10x better with that spring pack. Look at how many leafs are in there... it will be a soft ride. My 12.5" Icon rides as good or better then a stock truck.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Layson
That thing will ride 10x better with that spring pack. Look at how many leafs are in there... it will be a soft ride. My 12.5" Icon rides as good or better then a stock truck.
Alright you got me sold the 4" with front springs it is..

Thanks mate..
 
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