Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: SLS/ACE + 2" lift - good recent experience

  1. 29th July 2009, 10:06 AM #1
    simonl8353's Avatar
    simonl8353
    simonl8353 is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Grange, Adelaide
    Posts
    699
    Total Downloaded
    0

    SLS/ACE + 2" lift - good recent experience

    Just had a big bunch of (big) overseas visitors stay for a couple of weeks which required daily trips all over Victoria covering about 2,500Klms all up. This was a big test for the D2 and meant 7 people (in this case about 500Kg) on top of a 2" lift (with the inherrant increase in body roll).

    I was a bit concerned the SLS and ACE would fail through fear alone, especially with the higher CG, but all good.

    The D2 was basically on its bump stops after all 7 of us boarded, doors shut, and 20 seconds later all level and ready to go. Now how many vehicles can do that!

    The ACE reduced the roll to almost negligable level around corners.

    Very happy with the strength of these two systems.

    The King springs and Bilstein shocks fitted with the 2" lift were a bit on the soft side for the increased weight, but the ACE compensated exceptionally well around corners. However unneven roads at highway speeds had the back two passengers thinking they were in a boat at times.

    No problems, no failures, I treated the V8 with a bit of extra care and it pulled us along with ease even up long inclines. The only change to my normal driving was to leave the transfer box in "sport" mode.

    Thats my story.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 29th July 2009, 04:17 PM #2
    Cannon's Avatar
    Cannon
    Cannon is offline Master Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Sandgate, Brisbane
    Posts
    804
    Total Downloaded
    0


    gotta love it when a plan comes together
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 9th August 2009, 12:21 PM #3
    Krayzie Keegs's Avatar
    Krayzie Keegs
    Krayzie Keegs is offline Master
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Point Cook, Vic
    Posts
    123
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Hey mate,

    I have just got a 99 ES V8 my self, and think I may have a leaking rear right bag, So figure replacing one why not just do both and lift it.
    This been my first LR and air bag set up dont know much, can you lift the rears and what do I need, I have found new bags for $200 but no one seems to say anything about lifting them only converstion.

    But as another post said why get a bag car just to change them.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 9th August 2009, 12:54 PM #4
    discowhite's Avatar
    discowhite
    discowhite is offline TopicToaster
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Padstow NSW
    Posts
    4,501
    Total Downloaded
    0
    keggs, have a look in the veranda section there were some air bag lift kits for sale in there. also i think there is a tut in the projects section with photos on whats involved.

    cheers phil
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 9th August 2009, 01:42 PM #5
    Pedro_The_Swift's Avatar
    Pedro_The_Swift
    Pedro_The_Swift is offline The MOD Father
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    On The Road
    Posts
    30,031
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Krayzie Keegs View Post
    Hey mate,

    I have just got a 99 ES V8 my self, and think I may have a leaking rear right bag, So figure replacing one why not just do both and lift it.
    This been my first LR and air bag set up dont know much, can you lift the rears and what do I need, I have found new bags for $200 but no one seems to say anything about lifting them only converstion.

    But as another post said why get a bag car just to change them.

    isnt there something in
    The Good Oil??
    "How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"

    '93 V8 Rossi
    '97 to '07. sold.
    '01 V8 D2
    '06 to 10. written off.
    '03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
    '10 to '21
    '16.5 RRS SDV8
    '21 to Infinity and Beyond!

    1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
    Home is where you park it..

    [IMG][/IMG]
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 9th August 2009, 02:52 PM #6
    discowhite's Avatar
    discowhite
    discowhite is offline TopicToaster
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Padstow NSW
    Posts
    4,501
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    isnt there something in
    The Good Oil??
    knew it was somewhere

    cheers phil
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 9th August 2009, 04:11 PM #7
    tempestv8
    tempestv8 is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Posts
    557
    Total Downloaded
    0
    With a 2" lift, be sure to get your front propshaft rebuilt at some stage as the more severe operating angles will eventually kill the double cardan joint. You may already know about this....
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 10th August 2009, 12:55 PM #8
    simonl8353's Avatar
    simonl8353
    simonl8353 is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Grange, Adelaide
    Posts
    699
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Krayzie Keegs View Post
    Hey mate,

    I have just got a 99 ES V8 my self, and think I may have a leaking rear right bag, So figure replacing one why not just do both and lift it.
    This been my first LR and air bag set up dont know much, can you lift the rears and what do I need, I have found new bags for $200 but no one seems to say anything about lifting them only converstion.

    But as another post said why get a bag car just to change them.
    If you have the new bags, a 10mm open end spanner, 1 flat blade screwdriver and an axle stand, changing both rear air bags will take about 1 hr. or less if you've done it before.

    The "Good Oil" is the section where the moderators add all the technical stuff we post up and there are plenty of tutorials to look at. Have a look there first and/or for airbag replacement read the attachment below.

    I had my lift done by AMV in Ringwood and very happy with the result.
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...inch-lift.html I have a 12 month warranty with the 2" lift which also helps me sleep at night.

    As Tempest says, it will increase the angle through the prop, but it would be so slight that I would not have thought this really poses much additional concern. I have geasable unis on my front prop as an after market re-build, but if I didnt, I'd be getting it done even without the lift.
    Attached Files Attached Files
    Last edited by simonl8353; 10th August 2009 at 01:00 PM. Reason: prop shaft
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 10th August 2009, 01:42 PM #9
    fourteen8's Avatar
    fourteen8
    fourteen8 is offline Master Supporter
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Tarneit VIC
    Posts
    820
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Where did you get geasable unis from? I am thingkig to get one. I am not whethere I need to replace or rebuild the existing
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« BROKEN WIRE | D2 Door Seals »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!