cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
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Re: Poll: T31 Strut Spacers
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andyp1971 wrote:
But I would be curious to know how it would be implemented - how much the wheels will be moving back towards the exy centre-line, will new shocks be required to regain full travel.
The front wheels would only move upwards as I has the McPherson strut.
Although the rear wheels will in fact move forwards, towards the rear passenger doors, as the rear suspension is a swingarm design.
As to the engineers certificate, Definately.
Recently all lifts to a vehicle of 50mm or more (75mm with tyres) , including lowering I believe, requires an engineering certificate.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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3/Jun/2011, 5:48 am
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Robbo0001
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Date Registered: 07-2008
Location: Brisvegas, Australia
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Re: Poll: T31 Strut Spacers
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Recently all lifts to a vehicle of 50mm or more (75mm with tyres) , including lowering I believe, requires an engineering certificate.
This isnt yet a nationally legislated requirement. Once again, States have their own interpretations of what meets ADRs, and what doesnt. Some states allow only 50mm lift, and that lift included tyres (suspension+tyres=50mm max)
If in any doubt call your local transport authority, get it in writing (if possible) and call your insurance company.
Its confusing, and definately ridiculous for States to be so different.
But engineers need to be kept employed, apparently 
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Dave
99 GU Patrol 2.8TD
Ex-2002 T30 TI Xtrail
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3/Jun/2011, 6:01 am
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dlpeek
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Re: Poll: T31 Strut Spacers
About 4 weeks ago I Rang Precisint Engineering in QLD who told me they still haven't had a T31 in to check out whatl could or could not be done,
I decided on a 35mm spring lift from Peders which I was told was the current max spring lift on a T31. Something to do with shock absorbers not being available to enable a 50mm lift like they can do on a T30 series exy. Anyway, I think the 35mm lift plus complete underbody protection plates will be sufficient for my Fraser Island trip in October,,,,at least I hope so.
cheer
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Dave Peek
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2010 T31 ST-L (S2) CVT Precision Grey.
Tow Bar, bash plates, PEDDERS lift, YOKO GEO 15 AT/S tyres.
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6/Aug/2011, 6:49 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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35mm is the highest because of the CV's in the front Dave. Shocks can be replaced with longer travel ones.
The more height gained via a coil lift with prematurely wear out the front CV's.
A spacer will work for the T31 on top of the front suspension as it does the T30 (like a body lift).
The rear swing arm in the T31 is where the problem lies.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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7/Aug/2011, 5:49 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
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freewill11 wrote:
I reckon you will be fine and just pick your line wisely and take it slow!
That's the perfect advice and if you follow it you won't need any suspension lift either 
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7/Aug/2011, 11:10 am
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cooch t31
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Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Hi Anthony,
Sorry mate but if there was a strut lift for the T31 it would only be for the front, as the rear has a swingarm unlike the T30.
Suspension is the only choice you have.
Be sure to read any of the previous posts in this thread and look in the suspension lift thread for the T31, you would have already found your answer.
Last edited by cooch t31, 21/Mar/2012, 4:43 am
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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21/Mar/2012, 4:37 am
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