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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:48 am 
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hey guys.
recently just purchased a 4.5" lift kit for my 09 jimny from offroad-armoury.
just got one quick question regarding spring spacers.
if i put say 1" spacers all round does that mean i should purchase a longer shock? or would they have the extra 25mm or so ?
Not to sure.
bryce. :)

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:57 am 
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Correct. Adding coil spacers will limit your downward travel of the shock by the lifted amount.

Best to install new shock, struts whilst doing lift. All with extended travel to match the lift height. You could always go more but be wary of front CV angle.

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:57 am 
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sorry guys didnt word it right .
will it cause a problem when its under full flex?

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:59 am 
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bryce wrote:
sorry guys didnt word it right .
will it cause a problem when its under full flex?


yes, by topping out your shock's...

Isn't 4.5in enough??? :?

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:00 am 
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the wheel will drop to a level as much as it could without the spacer

but if jimnys are like sierras 4.5" of lift is the limit the unis will tolerate any more will just cause trouble and be useless anyway

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:01 am 
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pics required of ORA kit fitted asap

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:01 am 
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hey zooked
yer thats what i was thinking but thanks for clearing it up for me .
also i have "live axels" so no cv's
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:03 am 
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atari.
mate kit should be here with in the next two weeks i will definantly be posting up pics. once all fitted..

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:10 am 
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How much did you pay for the kit including postage if you dnt mind me asking?

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:12 am 
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yer not a problem
the jsk450 kit + correction bushes already pressed into the radius arms came to a total of $2648 aud. including postage.

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:12 am 
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bryce wrote:
hey zooked
yer thats what i was thinking but thanks for clearing it up for me .
also i have "live axels" so no cv's
:)


noted... Lol.

I drive a vitara doh!

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:15 am 
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haha yer
i like the look of the lifted vits. there are a few getting around with 31" bighorns. Look tough as.

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:23 pm 
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bryce wrote:
yer not a problem
the jsk450 kit + correction bushes already pressed into the radius arms came to a total of $2648 aud. including postage.


WOW!!! 8O

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:10 pm 
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Fatzook wrote:
bryce wrote:
yer not a problem
the jsk450 kit + correction bushes already pressed into the radius arms came to a total of $2648 aud. including postage.


WOW!!! 8O


- 4 x Armoury premium quality coil springs.

- Full Vehicle set of long travel ROUGH COUNTRY "8000 series" Shock absorbers.

- 2 x front + 2 x rear Radius Arms (All with our famous "No Questions Asked Warranty!)

- Premium Quality Extended Brake hose kit.

- Front & Rear HD Adjustable Panhard rods, With Ultr Hi-Strength CHROMOLY Rosel Joints.

- 2 x CNC Machined prop shaft spaces.

- 2 x heavy duty CNC profiled rear coil spring clamps.

- Bush fitting tooling (Hydraulic Press Required)

still pretty pricey

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:19 pm 
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royce wrote:
but if jimnys are like sierras 4.5" of lift is the limit the unis will tolerate any more will just cause trouble and be useless anyway


bryce wrote:
i have "live axels" so no cv's :)


He said unis, not CVs

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:28 pm 
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Damo wrote:
royce wrote:
but if jimnys are like sierras 4.5" of lift is the limit the unis will tolerate any more will just cause trouble and be useless anyway


bryce wrote:
i have "live axels" so no cv's :)


He said unis, not CVs


and live axles still have CVs :wink: :helloo:

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Post Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:56 am 
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I dont know much but isnt the draglink and panhard rod ment to be flat.
For a 4.5" lift for that much I would want to see drop pitman arm and weld on panhard rod brackets not a adjustable bar.
Think of the bump steer.

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Post Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:12 am 
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I have read a few build threads that people have this kit on and they didn't mention any change to those parts.

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