jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Suspension Lift
quote: titanx04 wrote:
Jalal,
Just enlarged those pics and there is a bit more height than what I thought, would like to catch up with him where does he live.
He lives here in Sydney, not far from me.
Mal just sent me an email saying his working on his log-on, so we should see him here soon.
I told Mal, that everyone is waiting for a confirmation on the 45mm lift that he achieved and how
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19/Apr/2005, 8:37 pm
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basshead
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: Panania, Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 2852
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Re: Suspension Lift
Definitely looks like 45mm lift - I know the larger rim diameter might make it look lower than what it really is.
Correct in saying that the rim diameter has no effect on the height of the vehicle (unless you fit incorrect size rubber).
Height is measured accurately by measuring from the centre of the wheel hub to the top of the wheel arch, before and after the springs/shocks are changed. We could get Mal to take this measurement and compare it to any of our "stock" ride-height X-Trails... I've also been told in the past that you also need to allow a week (or so) for the springs to "sag" (settle) with the weight of the car.
I am curious as to how much the ride quality is affected by the taller springs. I would seriously consider it as my next upgrade as I think I've reached the limits of the X-Trail as far as height is concerned (a few bottom-outs, but no damage) and I think an extra 2 inches (almost) would be a massive improvement if ride quality isn't adversely affected (like when you lower a car, it is a much harsher ride - lifting might have similar results).
I've done spring-changes before, and would be willing to do it myself to save some $$$. Lowered spring sets are usually about $125/pr, so <$300 for a set of 4, whereas fitting might double the cost. I don't mind if it takes me a day to do it
(upon re-reading the thread, prices seem fairly similar to what Swagman posted earlier in this thread, but the $50 price to fit each spring seems like a bargain - especially as they would probably do it in 1/4 the time it would take me to do it )
Last edited by basshead, 20/Apr/2005, 12:33 am
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20/Apr/2005, 12:24 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Suspension Lift
Shane,
Mal has made to our main page and he posted some pics in there (including the ones I posted earlier) as well as pic of his exy parked on the street.
The pics can be found HERE
He probably haven't noticed the forums
Will get in touch with Mal and let him know about the forum section.
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20/Apr/2005, 2:32 pm
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Swagman4x4
Date Registered: 04-2005
Location: W'Bool,Victoria, Australia
TOTAL POSTS: 8
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Re: Suspension Lift
Hi Guys
I have the Track Ryder springs fitted to my Xtrail, I had them fitted in Feb and there was only One Choice of springs, and I also checked on Pedders web site to confirm what the dealer told me.
I was quoted that the lift I could expect would be between 25mm and 40mm.
When I measured the lift after the springs were installed I had 30mm lift at the front and 35mm at the rear.
The ride is certainly a lot stiffer than before and when I load up the vehicle I loose about 10 mm of the lift in the rear and 5mm at the front as the springs compress. This brings the lift to about 25mm greater than the standard set of springs.
Hope this info helps you.
regards
Swagman4x4
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20/Apr/2005, 4:57 pm
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