3 inch lift kit Q. and A.

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:43 am

hey just about to start the front end of my brumby is there any tips on how to do this

also i heard you have to wind down the front springs if there already raised and will air con get in the way

thanks kai...

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:44 pm

just wanted to mainly know about the springs if the have to be wind down

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:53 pm

mine are half way up if its ny help

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:48 pm

There is an installation guide for fitting a lift kit to an MY buried somewhere in the BYB website.

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:11 am

yeah it dosent say on the guide , ohwell will just have to give it a go anyway

thanks for the help
kai

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:52 pm

BRUMBI wrote:hey just about to start the front end of my brumby is there any tips on how to do this

also i heard you have to wind down the front springs if there already raised and will air con get in the way

thanks kai...

Installing a lift kit is pretty basic. The only problems are if the kit does not allow for things like radiator hoses, steering angles and the engine torque rod. And you will probably have to adjust your gearstick and 4WD lever to stop them from hitting the tunnel. Your exhaust will most likely foul on something and will also need adjusting.

I would leave the adjusters wound all the way down. Winding them up increases your front driveshaft angle. If you need more tyre clearance, use more body lift. If you need a higher spring rate, change your springs.

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:52 pm

well that cleared it up i think i will wind them down, the exhaust is alredy stuck, but the kit came with all the gear so should be alright, ive rounded off 3 out 4 of the crossmember bolts so its going to get messy..

btw what do ya do for a sump bash plate i dont think the old one will fit, any idears?

Post by **Alex** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:50 pm

on my l-series i slotted the holes and made afew brackets(and smashed the crap out of the sump guard) got it to fit very nicely..

EDIT: yes it is gold

note the nut and bolt at the rear left of the sump guard...one on either side makes it strong as all ****

alex

BRUMBI · Post by **BRUMBI** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:38 pm

i will make up some brakets sounds good, cheers for the help think i might leave it black tho