Wanting to do a 2inch Lift

[Toy4x4 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toy4x4]

Hi All,

As the tittle of the thread suggests I'd really like to do a 2inch lift on my 07' 120 GXL.

What I want in my suspension setup is something which is good for Towing (Jayco Expanda), provides same or similar level of comfort as the stock suspension, improves handling on and off road, anything else i missed that i should be aware of?


With so many options available out there I'm just getting frustrated and confused hence why I'm asking for help, can anybody help point me in the right direction of reputable brands which are strong enough to withstand our conditions?

Also when doing a 2inch lift what other components should be replaced or am i right keeping all other components under the car stock standard? I'm not a hardcore off roader the mrs drives the car during the week i just get it on the weekends and when we go away camping.

Cheers

Toy4x4

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

If you still have stock suspension then ANYTHING you fit will be better. To maximise comfort but still have load carrying capacity when you are towing I would recommend fitting airbags inside the rear coils, polyair or others. As for the brand I don't think you can go wrong with any of the normal options. I had Toughdog first up in my 120 and thought it was ok even though there was plenty of hate for it at the time here. I did have an issue and replaced it in a hurry with ARB stuff. This was fine though I had to change springs after a few weeks because I chose poorly. The TJM Gold I have on the 150 is very good indeed.

[Toy4x4 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toy4x4]

I was under the impression running air suspension off road wasn't ideal? I was looking at the old man emu stuff

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

Polyairs and others aren't direct replacement for your rear suspension. They're bags that sit inside the springs. They're really load levellers/ load assist devices. Inflate when loaded up. Deflate when empty.

[Shangus Find all posts View Profile Close Shangus]

+1 for the polyairs, perfect if you intend towing and loading up the rear of your prado. Let em down when u hit the tracks. I'd recommend bilsteins( au spec) and dobinsons. Brother in law has had em in his prado 4 yrs no complaints & plenty of trips offroad. Perhaps look at extended rear sway bar link pins as well. Good luck

[brooksy78 Member Find all posts View Profile Close brooksy78]

I thought ome was pretty pricey. I got what I thought was the best value and a great ride from dobinson spring with blistering shocks. King springs were also an option

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

Hi All,

As the tittle of the thread suggests I'd really like to do a 2inch lift on my 07' 120 GXL.

What I want in my suspension setup is something which is good for Towing (Jayco Expanda), provides same or similar level of comfort as the stock suspension, improves handling on and off road, anything else i missed that i should be aware of?


With so many options available out there I'm just getting frustrated and confused hence why I'm asking for help, can anybody help point me in the right direction of reputable brands which are strong enough to withstand our conditions?

Also when doing a 2inch lift what other components should be replaced or am i right keeping all other components under the car stock standard? I'm not a hardcore off roader the mrs drives the car during the week i just get it on the weekends and when we go away camping.

Cheers

Toy4x4

PM Sent.

Regards, Jason.

[harro Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close harro]

On my original Prado 120 I had the suspension upgraded by Darren at Autocraft, Geelong. I was extremely happy with the result and so last week took the new Prado 150, MY14 back to him for the upgrade. He specialises in suspensions and fitted Ridepro springs to the back and front, Polyair air bags in the rear coils and modified billstein struts. The result is pretty good. Since you are in Melbourne it might be worth giving him a ring and he can advise you what is appropriate given the loads you carry.
Harro

[Toy4x4 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toy4x4]

Thanks everyone for your replies I really appreciate it very much, I got your pm Jason apologies for not replying crazy weekend and full on with work today.
I had a quick look at the poly air website correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that they work in conjunction with the rear shocks/springs to provide you the correct ride height? So it's not a full airbag as such or am I completely misunderstanding something

I'm still no closer to finding a set up but am well on my way, just waiting on my bonus cheque to come in

Cheers

Michael

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Polyairs are supplementary airsprings inside the coils so your understanding is correct. I don't think there is much between any of the suspensions.

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

Thanks everyone for your replies I really appreciate it very much, I got your pm Jason apologies for not replying crazy weekend and full on with work today.
I had a quick look at the poly air website correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that they work in conjunction with the rear shocks/springs to provide you the correct ride height? So it's not a full airbag as such or am I completely misunderstanding something

I'm still no closer to finding a set up but am well on my way, just waiting on my bonus cheque to come in

Cheers

Michael

The Polyairs sit inside the coils.
You inflate them to level the vehicle back up when it's fully loaded.
They are a good thing for a car that is not fully loaded all the time.

Regards, Jason.

[daznten Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close daznten]

hey guys

i am also looking at doing a 2"lift to my 120 gxl petty

is it as simple as changing out the shocks and springs or are things like brake lines needing to be replaced as well

mechanicly i am more than competent but suspention has always baffled me


any help would be good cheers

daz

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is it as simple as changing out the shocks and springs

Yes

or are things like brake lines needing to be replaced as well

Not needed for a 2" lift

Lots of info have been posted already. Grab your favourite beverage and make yourself comfortable while you browse this section of the forum.

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If you want to do a 2" lift yourself then this thread http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ension-install is a really good place to start, that pretty much covers what you need to know about the install.

As AMTS said, springs and shocks is all you need to change for a 2" lift, as always there is more you "can" do but not needed for a standard lift.

Cheers Andrew

[BRUCE H Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close BRUCE H]

If you want to do a 2" lift yourself then this thread http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ension-install is a really good place to start, that pretty much covers what you need to know about the install.

As AMTS said, springs and shocks is all you need to change for a 2" lift, as always there is more you "can" do but not needed for a standard lift.

Cheers Andrew

How do I get to the install link?

Thanks,
Bruce