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Any ideas what type of shocks to go to compensate appr. 90kg on the front (bumper+winch). Not keen on a nose dive.

What are decent liftkits in Australia? Any reckomendations? I still want to keep a good handling without compromising the wheeling.

I'm looking to go for 2,5" suspension lift with 33"BFG any feedback & pics?
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petrol or CRD, and extras on the rear. What type of driving, Daily drive, Occasional 4wd, or weekend rockcrawling? more info required.

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Any ideas what type of shocks to go to compensate appr. 90kg on the front (bumper+winch). Not keen on a nose dive.

What are decent liftkits in Australia? Any reckomendations? I still want to keep a good handling without compromising the wheeling.

I'm looking to go for 2,5" suspension lift with 33"BFG any feedback & pics?
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good advice is to fit all the extras prior to doing the lift as to settle it in nicely
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aev 3.5 kit will be sweet and will handle better on road aswell
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http://www.doubleblackoffroad.com/kit.php

i got the Tourer kit from DBOR.. def worth a look..
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if you want to keep it anywhere near legal you really don't have a choice but with Old Man Emu for that sort of loading. That is alot of weight.
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I've got the AEV 3.5" on my CRD with 110 kg of warn rock crawler front bar with winch. Sits flat with no droop. Rides quite nicely as well.

Before the lift I had RE 1.75" coil spacers to take care of the droop caused by the weight. This returned the stance to factory although the ride had a bit of a wallow.
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