Lift Overkill

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Re: Lift Overkill

Generally, a good coil will settle less than 6-8mm.

The most important measurement is to keep a minimum of 65mm droop, so the difference between your measurements should be 65mm or more, from ride height, to when jacked up and the wheels hanging.

Otherwise it will top the shocks out all the time, and end up damaging them, or pulling them apart.

You hould also be able to get neg camber whael alignment, and good castor, if its not to high.

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Re: Lift Overkill

Excellent info - thanks. I'll check the measurement from ride height to full spring extension as that was one of my concerns.

I had the front spring put back on the bottom circlip position last Friday and ride heights are now 805mm and 830mm with full tank. Happier with that.

Had the Prado driving sand up the north coast for 3 days last week and it was excellent. Also put some decent load on it this weekend + trailer and ride & handling much improved over standard.