KJ lifts and what to expect

[jam91]

Thought I would add my results. Bought a set of King Springs and Ironman shocks, all up cost less than $750 for parts. Had them fitted yesterday. Didnt take measurements before but its now measures (floor to guard):
Right Front: 875mm
Right Rear:865mm
Left Front: 870mm
Left Rear: 860mm

[jam91]

After the lift I had ARB bullbar fitted, have now done around 10K km and has sagged a small amount but that was expected:

Right Front: 865mm
Right Rear: 865mm
Left Front: 860mm
Left Rear: 860mm

Originally Posted by jam91

Thought I would add my results. Bought a set of King Springs and Ironman shocks, all up cost less than $750 for parts. Had them fitted yesterday. Didnt take measurements before but its now measures (floor to guard):
Right Front: 875mm
Right Rear:865mm
Left Front: 870mm
Left Rear: 860mm

[Hanna]

Good to hear a lift on a budget worked well for you Jam91.

Just a suggestion - when you post your corner heights it's preferable to measure from the centre of the wheel hubs to the lip of the guards - that way it gives you a base to compare to others regardless of wheel and tyre size.

[Persianjeeplover]

Had the car for rego check and was told that my front shocks are shocking! and need be replaced for rego. I had a set of crdstu coils which replaced OME coils, but kept the OME shocks which front ones are leaking now. That coil replacement was the best money I've ever spent on a car and I cannot praise crdstu enough for such a delicately fine tuned system for KJs which is simply perfect.

Anyway now that I need to replace shocks, planning to put a pair of crdstu strut top plates too and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for shocks, something at least with same ride quality of OME but more durable...

[Roach]

Hey guys,
Today I got a new set of tyres, some Mickey Thompson STZs in a 245/70R16 size. They rub a bit when the wheels are near full lock, like when I'm turning into a parking space.
I am having an ARB bull bar put on later this month and I'm wondering whether, since the tyres rub already, I should go for a higher lift than I planned (especially with the addition of the bull bar).

I have a CRD KJ and I was planning on putting OME shocks and coils on the car soon after the bull bar. But I'm concerned, with the additional weight of the diesel engine and the bull bar (and possibly a winch later), that the tyres may still rub since the OME lift isn't as high as the CRDSTU kit.
I do realise that I can always trim the wheel wells a bit, but that's a last resort and I'd rather not do it.

Any advice?

[TJ65]

I had this problem too. You will find the rubbing is only on the front bumper. I have posted a pic 2 pages back. If you cut of the grey/black strip off you will be fine. When you change to the ArB bar this won't happen anymore as there is more clearance. Just check your front pinch weld in the the guard as thus may need to be trimmed/ beaten down as you may get minor rubbing against the tread when your suspension compresses.

[Dissociative]

There are a few places it could be rubbing and they are different if it's pre or post update KJ - need to know that first. Either way, any lift will sort that out as they aren't massive tyres.

ARB bar and CRD is a heavy combo, so definitely choose your lift carefully imo.