extended U bolts needed??

[Tyson25]

HI Gents,

i have a 2012 D40 running a 2" Lift currently.
I have just ordered strut spacers and blocks for a little more lift.
Rear blocks are 1 1/4 inches and the front strut spacers are around 1 1/2 inch.

my question is will i need longer U bolts when fitting the blocks??

 

[Aussie Frontier]

In short yes
recommendation is always new U Bolts when you swap springs however installing blocks requires longer U bolts

If I read it right you want to run 3 1/2" of lift in the front.Might cause a few issues with camber and CV angles .May also require an engineers report to stay legal.

 

[big zetor]

hilux u bolts are much longer than D40 ones that's what I put in mine.

 

[Tyson25]

where can i get longer U bolts??

i understand i will have issues with camber and CV angles, i will be fitting new UCA's eventually to correct this problem. can't have engineered as strut spacers are illegal in NSW.
i cant really do anything else as i need to lift the nose it just bottoms out on everything off road.

 

[Tyson25]

ok so attemoted to fit blocks and spacers myself.. FAIL.
had the 30,000km service done yesterday at my mechanic i have been going to for 10 years and he went to install he said my brake lines are sitting tight already without the rear blocks in, i have had a 2' lift kit fitted by penrith wholesale suspension which in reality only gave me 35mm lift up front and 20mm in the rear.
the car is going in tomorrow because i have had the lift in around 4 months and has dropped around 10mm. my rear shocks are also maxing out before i put blocks in!

 

[camo.b]

Don't give up you just need the right parts here and there....are you still wanting to lift her up ?

 

[Tyson25]

camo, i will be going to see the suspension place this afternoon to try an get it sorted.
i'm not after a crazy lift just to get that little bit of extra clearance.

 

[TigerST]

35mm sounds alright for coil ifs. But the leafs should should life 40-50mm if not more unless they just put heavy standard high in.

 

[Tyson25]

ok from their measurements it has dropped 15mm, they will not do anything until they speak to the supplier (Drivetech) and give them all the info and see what they say - lift has only been in 5 months.

 

[Aussie Frontier]

15mm is a lot of sag in just 5 months. I have tough dog rear springs and they sagged 6 mm in 6 months .Admittedly I carry virtually no weight in them but still apart from the odd squeak they have done well.