Thread: Considering a lift kit ....

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depends how much you want to spend.I run ome on my d1 and reckon its pretty good but others don't like it.Evary one seems to say koni or bilstien shocks are the go.LRA does springs(they are in Melb)there is heaps of diff manifactures around.Hope this helps

ive got a D1,i run a 2" spring lift with 30 mm spring spacers,i bought kings springs,they seem to handle all i throw at them....thers heaps of packages around(check ebay) for around$700 dollars springs and shocks but i dont know how good they are....once you fit a spring lift you may find the steering "wanders" a bit,you need to put in some castor correction bushes in the front arms theyll cost you about$150.im about to fit a 3" bodylift then some rubber flares and cut the guards and doors so i can run 35s (i believe D2s have a larger wheelarch than the D1) to fit a bodylift you need to get longer brakelines,gear lever extensions,and raise the radiator...

Originally Posted by discologist

ive got a D1,i run a 2" spring lift with 30 mm spring spacers,i bought kings springs,they seem to handle all i throw at them....thers heaps of packages around(check ebay) for around$700 dollars springs and shocks but i dont know how good they are....once you fit a spring lift you may find the steering "wanders" a bit,you need to put in some castor correction bushes in the front arms theyll cost you about$150.im about to fit a 3" bodylift then some rubber flares and cut the guards and doors so i can run 35s (i believe D2s have a larger wheelarch than the D1) to fit a bodylift you need to get longer brakelines,gear lever extensions,and raise the radiator...

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I run OME springs wtih Koni shocks. Very good setup but a bit hard given I have the heaviest springs. This setup will set you back about $1200-1500. Koni's are an excellent shock...would also recomend Bilsteins.

However, if you want cheaper...my brother in law has Ironman on his D2 and he has been very happy with the setup. Its done a couple of long trips including the simpson without too many hassles. Cost him about $700-800 I think (steering dampener not included).

Angus

Does it have air bags or springs? Being a 2000 ES I expect it has air suspension.

Yeah it has air bag rear suspension. I have seen you can get spacers for the rear air bags which I am considering and then 2" lift sprins on the front. It seems that heaps of people do this kind of set up on D2's with good results.
Thanks for all of your advice and input. Anymore would be more than welcome.

I think you can also get longer airbags, but I haven't had any experience with the D2. The suspension systems are a little different and so hopefully we will get some D2 owners answering.