Just fitted tough dog 2" lift to my 04 GX

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

Hi all,

Just installed a tough dog 2" kit in my 120 last night. I saw it advertised in 4wd action from powerful 4x4 they have them on sale at the moment for $960 with the struts unassembled. If you have a decent spring compressor its worthwhile as costs a few hundred extra to have them delivered pre-assembled. Overall I am very happy with the ride and I got the full 40mm lift which I am very happy with as the belly just srubbed too much off road.

I will throw some piccies up soon when I get a chance.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Nice.. I've got the same...I've also got the adjustables but never adjust them!! From memory mine were all separate but a mechanic fitted them for me. I've always been very happy. With the Med spring it lifted the sagging front off the ground and I think it gave me around 40mm increase. Had to trick the rear a/b sensors. I remember the add too! From other p.p members threads the springs are king springs but the set up is fine for me.

Pics r always nice!! I don't think you'll regret it, mine rides a lot firmer now...far less body roll and general lolling around but the old set up was gone!! Winch and x2 batts had paid the price on OEM.

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If you have a decent spring compressor its worthwhile as costs a few hundred extra to have them delivered pre-assembled.

You can do it without spring compressors as well
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ade-for-Grande

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

""Had to trick the rear a/b sensors"" what do you mean by that ??? .....Cheers Steve

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Steve....using washers to 'trick' the air bag ride height sensors: (For those vehicles with rear airbags)! Prado 2004 won't be able to do this!!!! Shd not have mentioned it???????

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...r-a-Lift/page5 #post42

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...r-a-Lift/page7 #post57

There's possibly a lot more treads with it documentated but these pics show you the general idea!! 1cb was a pioneer esp raising rear OEM a/bag Prado's! Doing this, naturally raises the back end!

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

Sorry macaroon1 didn't read it properly and thought I had read ABS not A/B meaning airbags, dickhead I am. Was wondering why you would have to trick the ABS lol. Airbags, yes now I know what your talking about... Cheers Steve

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

Hi there.

Where did you find that kit for $960.00?

I was looking on their site out of curiosity & it is $1100.00 + Freight

Regards, Jason.

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

Hi wholesale,

They have advertised for the last 2-3 months in 4wd action magazine with prices that are not on their website, there is quite a few different models. It came direct from tough dog so they must have some sort of arrangement.

very happy with the ride overall, i dropped it into bridgestone this mornign for a wheel allignment so will post pics this arvo. It is noticably different when going to sit in the car, I actually need to use the sidesteps now to get into the car!

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

That'll learn me not to read my 4wd Action mags properly.

Glad to hear you like it.

Regards, Jason.

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

Trying to upload this off my iPhone lets see if it works!