Just installed Lovells 2 Inch lift, comparison pics

[e32lover]

Just got an NM a couple of months ago, been loving it. I had a V8 hilux before, but Vicroads didnt really like it and i couldnt be bothered with the hassle of it all. I wanted to get a landcruiser or patrol, but couldnt afford a good one, but now im a Paj fan boy and prefer them to Toyotas/Nissans.

Just chucked in some Lovells springs and lovells shocks, after browsing the forum a lot i thought the fronts were going to be pretty hard, but it all went together fine. The Lovells struts came with a 10mm spacer that I decided against putting in, in retrospect i prob should have wacked it in as it still looks a bit lower at the front (i think its just the way the cars designed).

I got 65mm lift at the front and 60mm at the rear.







and just for laughs heres a pic of my old hilux

[onallfour]

yes very good job. you will notice it wont bottom out as much as it did before and handling will be improved also. Well done. Now you just need the 4 wheel alignment done to get the steering and camber right on all 4 corners

[Uncle Fester]

Wait a couple of weeks before getting an alignment so the springs can settle a bit. I took mine to the local JAX store and they did mine the day I lifted mine and told me to come back in in a couple of weeks and they checked it again for free. You will realy notice the difference both on and off road. Looks good M8.

[shane84]

looks good mate, good to see you are 1 of the converted

[AJC]

Good choice there mate!

You will find the rear will settle a bit more than the front (especially after soem loads or towing) so that brings the 'look' more level.

[Pete]

Mate while its all new and you're enthusiastic, any chance you cold take a pic of the newly installed front spring, as close as possible to fit the whole thing in?

I wanna compare to mine...and i have no options to view one

[e32lover]

Yeah no worries, ill try and get a pic this weekend for you, What exactly did you want a pic of? The front strut assembly from the side above the wheel?

In regards to the wheel allignment, unfortunately i just got it done pretty much straight after, they said the back wasnt out by much at all which surprised me, as you could actually visibly tell it was out. Im going up to anglesea to do some offroading tomorrow, will get an allignment done elsewhere in a couple of weeks as advised,

Thanks

Actually i got this pic here, let us know if u want a more specific shot

[BrisVegas]

That looks great! Can't wait til I can give mine a lift. I want a steel bar too, so prob should get that on first, so that the front alignment can be done with the correct weight setup.

[karllovesmercedes]

Sorry for dragging up an old thread, did you go with HD or SD springs, and how are you finding the ride and height now after some km on them - has it settled much?

[RUGGA]

Sorry for dragging up an old thread, did you go with HD or SD springs, and how are you finding the ride and height now after some km on them - has it settled much?

e32lover has not been on here since 16 Feb ( my birthday, if your watching Goodsy ), so you may not get your answer karllovesmercedes.

[Connormcintosh]

Well now that we have resurrected the post....

Any ideas what tire size he is running.

[George USA]

Raised Lovell springs and KYB Skorched shocks

Is anyone using this combination lift kit?
And if so how is it working for you

[Nab]

I had 2" Lovells HD and KYB shocks for 4.5 years. After 3yrs one shock started leaking and was replaced under warranty. The rear springs started sagging after 4 years (fully loaded with fridge, gear, drawers, aux fuel tank and towing camper with 190kg ball weight) and all springs were replaced under warranty for Extra HD springs. Ride was firm but I liked it. Did many dirt roads and a bit of offroading and it handled it very well.