Thread: D3 lift kit for US$99!

Originally Posted by rmp

Just fitted Johnson rods to a friend's car. Took about 20 minutes as we were going very carefully and it was dark. Used silicone spray and a large screwdriver to remove them. There's definitely a trick to it. Went for a drive and he didn't notice any difference in handling so very happy. He'll get an alignment done very soon.

Obviously he's looking at a permanent lift?

Cheers,

Gordon

Originally Posted by gghaggis

Obviously he's looking at a permanent lift?

Cheers,

Gordon

Nope, because I'll be taking the rods back off him to give to other people to try ;-) That's if I ever see him again, he was pretty chuffed!

He'd be even more chuffed wth the GOE rods, on/off in 30 seconds,faster than my compressor can lift (got a slow one), I can certainly notice handling differnce if I leave it up, back on the tar,if towing the KKaravan gotta go back down, shows you why ya need to have rig level,and how good that trailer anti sway works.
Each to there own, but why would you use rods that compromise on road handling,even the most hardened offroader does more miles on than off road, and in 30 sec you get the best out of the car with GOE.(and GOE are OZ)
LLAMS seems to be a great thing,and I tip my hat to Graeme, but towing just can,t use multi adjustments, unless he can come up with an auto hitch adjuster.

Cheers Ken

Originally Posted by roamer

He'd be even more chuffed wth the GOE rods, on/off in 30 seconds,faster than my compressor can lift (got a slow one), I can certainly notice handling differnce if I leave it up, back on the tar,if towing the KKaravan gotta go back down, shows you why ya need to have rig level,and how good that trailer anti sway works.
Each to there own, but why would you use rods that compromise on road handling,even the most hardened offroader does more miles on than off road, and in 30 sec you get the best out of the car with GOE.(and GOE are OZ)
LLAMS seems to be a great thing,and I tip my hat to Graeme, but towing just can,t use multi adjustments, unless he can come up with an auto hitch adjuster.

Cheers Ken

I agree, there is a difference at 50mm but he didn't reckon so. I don't have a set of GoE rods but I agree the two-setting design is better, gives an option. The problem with leaving the Johnsons on permanently is the need to wheel-align. I mentioned that handling would be improved with the correct alignment for the height - merely lifting then driving at speed isn't quite fair without a realignment. Problem is then that if you drop back you need another alignment.

I am after a set of GOE rods and have called the mobile and left messages and even set an e-message via the web page without a reply to any attempts.

Can anyone advise why this would be the case?

Thanks in advance.

I may be giving you a bum steer but I think I read some where on here the other day that Gordon was away on trip. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

cheers,
Terry

Yes, Gordon is on the Canning Stock route I heard - with some Disco's and I assume his RRS; cant wait to hear about the trip when he is back!

Thanks guys...

After leaving this post I got a call about 8pm last night as Gordon came back into mobile phone range to clear his voice mail.

Yes he has been away and road testing his rods on a RRS and a couple of Discos.

Thanks for your speedy responses.

Cheers PK