Beej
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Hey folks,
I think this is my first post on GX470. Im coming over from the 80 forum. I'm seeking to build something less aggressive/involved than the my 80.
One of the things I got right on my 80 build was that I got 3 inches of lift and only had to do caster correction.
My question becomes, how much lift can I get without having to do too too much stuff. The GX has a better departure angle than the 80 so Im not planning to do bumpers on this build. Ive got the truck on 255 / 75 / r17 on stock rims. The new build will have drawers and carry tools and equipment for recovery/camping/etc., which can get quite heavy in the rear.
Even though it seems like I might be trying to keep cost down, Im actually not. I do my own work; Im trying to keep effort managable. I have Dobinson progressive coils and King Shocks on the 80 and I like that set up quite a lot.
I do WANT lift because I feel like the fuel tank hangs low on the GX and I know the breakover angle is not as good as the 80.
I understand lift is a common topic but im specifically interest in what stuff needs doing as you go up, not the lift brands or ride quality.
I know diff drop comes at just 2". Is that right? What about brake lines? UCAs?
Thanks in advance for any replies!
Happy trails
-- Beej
I think this is my first post on GX470. Im coming over from the 80 forum. I'm seeking to build something less aggressive/involved than the my 80.
One of the things I got right on my 80 build was that I got 3 inches of lift and only had to do caster correction.
My question becomes, how much lift can I get without having to do too too much stuff. The GX has a better departure angle than the 80 so Im not planning to do bumpers on this build. Ive got the truck on 255 / 75 / r17 on stock rims. The new build will have drawers and carry tools and equipment for recovery/camping/etc., which can get quite heavy in the rear.
Even though it seems like I might be trying to keep cost down, Im actually not. I do my own work; Im trying to keep effort managable. I have Dobinson progressive coils and King Shocks on the 80 and I like that set up quite a lot.
I do WANT lift because I feel like the fuel tank hangs low on the GX and I know the breakover angle is not as good as the 80.
I understand lift is a common topic but im specifically interest in what stuff needs doing as you go up, not the lift brands or ride quality.
I know diff drop comes at just 2". Is that right? What about brake lines? UCAs?
Thanks in advance for any replies!
Happy trails
-- Beej
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