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Simple answer is yes. The mother in law cant climb up into my LandCruiser.

Thanks for this video. Was considering 3" but sticking to 2" now. It helped me better understood the whole concept. You guys rock man!

Factual and didn't try to cram every part out there down my throat. I love it. We need more content like this

I so agree! Live in the US and it’s a money making scam to lift your vehicle bigger then 2 inches. These shops swear to you that you need to put bigger tires to go over things better. I made the mistake on listening to a highly recommended shop on installing a 6inch Procomp lift on my FJ. Even though it rides great because of the cvc joints are perfectly level it was not necessary to do and I only run 33s. To run 35 or bigger I would have to re-gear and that another $3-4,000.00 + tire cost. I wish they had more of this stuff on the internet back in 2012. I tell everyone do what the Aussies do, they have been doing it longer and better then us!

Austrailian lifts: change every suspension part so the 4x4 works perfectly. American and Canadian lifts: PUT SOME SPACERS ON AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS YEE YEE

If you live on the Gold Coast you NEED a 6”+ lift if you’re a real man on your financed dual cab that never goes off road.....

My wife said she can make 2” work. Idk how to feel right now

Excellent advice about maximum viable tyre size for a given lift. Ideally, you want to run the biggest tyres you can safely use with the lowest suspension lift possible while maintaining or increasing travel. Maximizing tyre diameter, ground clearance and usable travel while minimizing center of mass height.

Finally the video I’ve been waiting for

Next video: Best engine mods for your 4x4

This video really made me aware of how different the offroad culture and obstacles are from Australia to the US, because on-road capability is often scrapped entirely to be able to tear up anything here in the US. Bigger, stronger, and more flex, that's how it is here, especially in Jeep circles. And also, we don't have to deal with any modification tax or fees until your rig looks more like a 4-ton side by side buggy than an actual truck and you still wish to ride on roads, so people have nothing stopping them from putting 1-ton axles and 45's on their rig. Still awesome, but different.

It's times like this I love living in the USA, depending on were you live you can go rediculously high, but big lifts,big tires means nothing if you don't have good and proper shafts and angles and almost equally important a axle that can handle the tires with breaks that can stop them.

Been waiting for this video all day!! Hello from Houston, TX, USA. I'm ordering my 3" lift for my fzj80 now. Thanks a bunch guys. Yall rock!!

Running 3 inch lift in my hdj81 with 35s plenty of flex nice and stable. I have done everything covered in this video. Good to know I was doing it right.

Thanks mate as a 53 yr old grandfather I still learnt from this Vid...cheers 😀

I'm on a 3.5in lift with 33in hybrid at/Mt tires. 2003 jeep wj , long arms , 4.10 gears, transfer Case clocked for additional 2 in of clearance, low profile tc cross member for additional 1.75 in of clearance, cut off radiator support and made a high clearance support for 2.1 in of extra clearance, heavy trimming of front and rear wheel wells and grind off pinch welds for more clearance, washer bottle relocation, gas tank lifted 11 inches for more clearance, cut out all rocker panels and weld in place 1x 4 in rectangular tube for additional 1.8 inches of side clearance, high clearance steering flip kit . I'm probably missing a few things I did for more clearance but that's what I can remember right now. Oh and all control arm mounts were cut of for more clearances after my double triangulated rear 4 link suspension and front 3 link was installed.

I’d love a video on all of the snorkels you guys run on your different rigs and why.

I used to watch every video but now I finally remembered this channel and my dad gave me the dvd's and now I can watch on youtube

This video has made me realize that I need to think about more than just lifting my 4wd. I'm turning my bog stock 1995 TF Holden Rodeo into a work ute and a mad 4wd. I now know what I need to do to make it as good a car as I can thanks to you guys your such an inspiration to me. Can't wait to see if I can meet you guys one day and show you my 4wd.

I am in Dallas Texas and I have an 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK/WH with a 2 inch OME lift. I think it actually rides much better with the lift on it. Great videos, keep up the good work.

This is a great video loaded with useful info. I have a '93 GMC Suburban with IFS. I would like to lift it to get bigger tires but now I know not to go over a two inch lift (as I suspected). The vehicle has 31" but I would like to fit 35" tires. I have learned that anything bigger such as 37" or more would be a mechanical nightmare for this particular truck. Thanks guys down under for all your great advice.

If I wanted to lift my truck 4", I'd just chuck the missus out...

3" and 35's perfect for every patrol and cruiser

for a young bloke, jocko has got heaps and heaps of very use full knowledge that can help so many people

2" lift in the 80 series with King springs and it fits 35" tyres pretty easy. Although measuring it up it's probably closer to 3". The arb cheat buttons help it go most places.

Need jock and his hilux in more videos

good coverage of the issue though also very specific to Australia. The most common lift size on trucks in the US is the 6 inch lift, which usually allows 37inch tires with plenty of travel. We don't have your extensive engineering laws. It's also much cheaper here than in AUS. You can put a 6 inch lift on most full size trucks for under $3000 US, but these are also leaf spring vehicles in fact a lot convert from front coils to front leafs. Also travel isn't nearly as important as it is for AUS, lifts are mostly a vehicle for getting clearance for 35inch and up tires to deal with soft ground and snow.

Don't forget in Queensland, that legal 2 inch lift has to include any lift you get from taller tires. If you put on springs that give you 2 inches lift, then put on bigger tires and end up being 2.5 inches taller, you're going to get defected for it eventually.

8" gets all the Shiella's, I'm talking lift

I’ve got a 5 inch lift in my 1998 ifs Hilux, it has a diff drop and wasn’t to hard or expensive to put in. The extended shocks did it wonders

i'm running an Old Man Emu lift in a Suzuki Samurai. 1.5 inches, spring under. Love it! Handles really nice still, better ride than factory, and flexes nicely. That with some rock sliders, auto lockers front and rear, a set of bumpers and a winch. It will go places that I wouldn't dare take a spring over samurai. All that on 29" tires to keep from breaking axle shafts.

Excellent. Finally someone documenting and explaining why solid front axles are superior to IFS.

2" Dobinsons coils with Bilstein shocks, guard chop and hello 33s for the Discovery 2.

6" and 40s get amongst it

G'Day All, I have fitted a 2in Suspension upgrade (TJM) on my 2019 D-Max running 265 AT's, I'm very pleased with the ride, before the upgrade and the ute was fitted with all the extras front and back the standard suspension was flat lined, since fitting great ride, cornering is better, and around better off road, Thanks for the upload can't wait for the next, cheers.

ive been in the offroad empire for more than 30 years this is a great video and explains these topics wonderfully..i found one thing id like to point out jock said ( all these vehicles have 2inch lifts and go all over AU with no issues) now depending on how you look at it ..one might consider winching to be an issue and you guys winch alot usually from what i can see its because the vehicle got hung up on something. where as if you all ran lockers and a 4 inch lift and bigger tires it would not happen as much..but like was stated in your video its all about what you wanna do off road.keep the videos coming i love watching your guys adventures..me personally my off road truck is a 1983 f150 4x4 long wheelbase with a 4 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift rolling on 35's working dual fuel tanks lockers front and rear front bumper and winch mount made by me with a warn 12k winch among other things on board air a bit of water and on board welder.

That was an amazing video! Great information, well paced, and really well presented and produced. Great work :)

"Are bigger lifts better?" Answer: Buy a solid axel truck.

One of the best videos I have seen on explaining all of the necessary modifications needed for a proper lift.

Running 3” lift on 31s on my ‘96 Jeep Cherokee. Rode horrible until I deleted the front sway bar. Now rides like a cloud and gets amazing flex offroad

2:47 I live in the States here in Oregon, we don't have severe lift laws. My neighbor has a crew cab Powerstroke on 54" Swampers and sometimes daily drives it. Highway speeds at 65mph easy.

my n60 get me everywhere with 2 inch lift 32s and rear looker I wish I could sas it but not worth 8g+ to do so it works good as it is and good on road so just send it

I’m a workshop owner that’s also a wheel alignment specialist If you want to break cv joints , bend steering knuckles and wear out your steering rack on any independent front suspension vehicle simply raise your vehicle higher that 50 mm.

Best lifting video for offroad in KZfaq. Great job!!

I've got 4 inches and 35s on my 80... handles great and flexes like a mad dog offroad 👌

I run 2” lift and 31’s. I’ve yet to be stopped on a trail because I’m not tall enough.

My sequoia is 2.25” front and 3.24” rear. No sway bar in the rear, solid axle in the rear, long travel socks with limit straps. Helps make up for some flex lost with the lower lift IFS. A locker in the rear makes it ver capable for overlanding.

Good info Jocko, finally some mention of the legalities. Too many many people put large lifts in vehicles and call it good without proper engineering.

Get some GU’s in your videos please @4WD Action, id love to see more of the camera car nulon rig👌

WHATS with THE audio SWITCHING between SHOUTING & whispering BETWEEN each SEGMENT?

Bonjour, hi. From saint-hyacinthe, Québec, Canada. Hi have a 2004 toyota 4runner v8 (prado120) with a OME 2.5 inch hd coils lift and it rides like a charm. For better clearance i had a 1.5 inch bodylift. Lots of space for the 255/80r17 (33x10 inch). I Listen to every of your youtube videos. Brings a little bit of heat, joy and sun in this cold winter here !!!!

Brilliant video as always! Don’t forget though ever inch you lift on a live axle vehicle, without castor correction it also shorten the wheel base.

Thanks Jocko that was excellent.

Excellent video! I now understand what I need to do to my 18 F150! I was gonna do the dumb thing and go for the 4 inch lift (which involves lots of cutting and cash) but now I can actually look for a 3 in setup that can do well, if not better! Keep the great vids coming👍

From what I got from this video is 2" is best overall unless you rarely drive on the streets. 2" is cheaper, less aftermarket parts, and will still get you where you want to go.

Prado OME 2” Lift with standard size 17” BFG K02. No problems to date and handles better than stock on and off road. 👍🇦🇺

Should've gone to Superior Engineering mate!

Didn't mention drop boxes? I personally run full superior engineering 4" hyper flex kit with 7" shocks bump stops to suit. Drives beautiful on road and off road. They aren't race cars so don't drive it like one. You get what you pay for. And knowledge is power. Do you research.

I've Got a 2014 N70..I am running 2 inch lift both front and rear from OME...running 285/70r17 mud tyres...it drive so damn perfect out on the road and off-road 💯💯💯

This video has me re-thinking what I am going to do with my Jeep YK .. thanks for the knowledge guys.

Great vid, but needed a cooking segment in the middle with Gaz and Shauno pissfarting around drunk as usual

Summarize: independent suspension should not be lifted more than 2" - or it gets really expensive. Solid axle can be lifted to 4". But don't do it because it is expensive and makes the vehicle handle like poop. LOL

Excellent tutorial! Well done, really good visuals that explain things clearly, that us newbies wouldn’t get from just verbal descriptions. Thanks!

Running a 3" OME suspension and 33's on my 2004 Toyota Tacoma and I love it! Handles great on the road and amazing on the tracks!

Got a 4" lift in my ifs hilux for over 2 years, Heavy 4x4ing and long trips with next to no issues, 2" cost $990 3" is $1100 and the 4" was 1300 so when you said each inch is an extra $1000 is a bit over exaggerated

Hello l9s I follow from Chile I ask you from the heart to put subtitles please greetings and thanks

I learned so much! Thank you Im only lifting my truck a little less than 2 in. Just heavy duty leaf springs in the rear, then even it out in the front with new Bilstein shocks

these videos you do are insanly good and informative, explanations are so clear, keep it up !!

3 inch with 33s all day every day

2” lift and 37’s in my series 4 gu patrol, feels a lot better on 37’s than 35’s.

New Zealand 4x4 modifications are more relaxed than in Australia. I have a Jeep TJ on 35s with 3” lift and some body work so the tyres fit. All certified and legal over here.

4.0" lift and 31" tires on a TJ, arms changed, unlokers for off-road and it feels very good, a lot of flex and I can drive fast in the road with out any problem

Imagining living Australia and needing a permit to lift your “ute” lol

Laying in bed here in the US and i noticed the lack of leaf spring lift info

People in the United States; "What is this engineering law you speak of?" We have no such legal or financial government restrictions. However your off-road commentary is on point. I wish more people would understand this. In America, most people think bigger is better, i.e. 6 (15.24cm), 7 (17.78cm) and 8 (20.32cm) inch lifts are the way to go. Usually this is not even a suspension but a body lift. They get ground clearance and option for bigger tires (tyres), but run low grade suspension components. Don't get me wrong, we have a solid 4x4, off-roading and overlanding community that know better, we're just out numbered by the ignorant. What can I say, thanks for the video.

this is really, really good. Extremely thorough but concise, the visuals are superb. I've been reading and watching on this topic for two years and I understand more about what goes on from the first half of this video than all the rest combined. I mean, there's a lot of good stuff by good guys out there but you boys nailed it.

I'm running 9 in lift with 38s on my bronco in the usa no problems no hassles from Jonny law

I have fox shocks 2.5" lift with 33s on my 4 runner it does everything I need

I came up w/ the split in "1/2" spring or if air bag inside or such. The cut is about 30 degs or so & it attaches to 2 slide plates So top of spring or progressive spring doesn't hve to sit directly over the lower spring. It allows the 2 plates w/grove slip joint to slide independent but still work together. This helps w/braking where nose or front goes down,& then it resets normal geometry. Not being directly over each means it can b even more progressive not just in spring spacing but the actual size of the spring. Truly quality soft ride even on big trucks unloaded. If u hit a curb or rock again the spring helps NOW front to back as well as just up & down.

Yoooou don’t neeeed a sway baaaaar

Stupidest lift I’ve seen. Jeep Cherokee on a 3” lift with 20” rims and low profile tyres. Here in Perth. Spent the rest of the day laughing my head off.

Excellent video Jocko! I own a 2015 Ford F150 (Canadian) with a 3" lift. The lift kit I bought came with a heavier control arm with the angle changed to keep my CV's at or very near where they are from stock. The 3" kit was just under $150 more than a 2" kit was thus why I went with a little more, I figured $150 wasn't bad for an extra inch. But the 4", very expensive & whoever does it has to buy quite a few extras to make the IFS F150 steer, handle, etc., it's nuts!! And the kit itself is over $1000 more than a 2" lift kit is without getting a whole lot more. My kit came with heavier shocks, struts, the upper control arms & bits & pieces for brake lines and such. Anyway, that's why I only lifted my pickup 3", it was an affordable option ($800 in my case) & it gives me enough lift with the new rims & 33" tires I'm easily satisfied with it.

One of the best setups I used to run was on my Jeep cj7, 3.5" lift,31"x11.5"-15" rims, 15"x8" wide with 3/4 center offset to the inside ( sorry I didn't use metric, I'm feeling lazy today), 4 speed trans,258 inline 6cyl. With a little torque modification and around 3:90 something rears or 4:11 ( I can't remember which). She went everywhere,drove great in city and hiway. Now I just have just under 4" custom lift and 33" rubber on my 85' dodge w-150.

Great video folks. Has helped me make some decisions with regard to my new Ranger. Much appreciation from this Canadian.

Suspension changes the entirety of how your vehicle preforms offroad... I just installed OME 886 up the front of my tacoma and its way too stiff!!!! it rides like crap compared to the old stock 3rd gen (sport!) coils. And thats on my 2nd gen! Probably some really great coils, I just applied them wrong. Down-sizing to 885's up front will soften my world! not to mention bringing it back down to the desired 2" over stock Great video!

I run a 2.5 inch OME on a 2018 Jeep JKU and 35 inch tires. I have had to ad a 2 inch spacer on top of the rear spring to help with sag, as it is pretty heavy when loaded. I works great, wife drives it to work 80 miles every day.

Higher you lift not only incurs more cost to do but on going costs for larger tyres, loss of mileage, more fuel stops, @ around 10% per inch it works out a lot of money at the end of the day/year, running 2004 100 series4.2td, 2” ifs lift with 33’s no engine mods still get 9litre to the 100k, best car ever luv her 9yrs now all I’ve done is an alternator 😊 370 thou on the clock doesn’t skip a beat, she goes anywhere I ask her to go!!

Great video! - much needed, thank you! 35's on a 2" lift seems to work fine on the Nissan Patrol GU 2012. So far off-road, the wheels haven't scrapped body or guards. Has Tough Dog suspension.

The brake or release is feed under pressure, but supplied max range by corner only supply.

Your an absolute LEGEND BRO!! Thoroughly explained, planning on doing a 3 inch lift on a chevy 56 truck and putting 32 inch tyres. Hope all goes well

This is true of IFS. However, with some vehicles, such as the Nissan Xterra, you can also widen the stance be length if the LCA, UCA, tie rods, and drive shaft. This is known as a “Titan” swap. This helps lower the extreme angles of doing a 4” lift on an Xterra. A Titan Swap, is taking the entire front end of Nissan Titan and putting it under the Xterra. My 2012 Nissan Xterra I run 4.5” lift. Titan Swapped. 35” tires. USA) My 2021 Ford Bronco Sport 2” lift, 31” tires.

Best way to fix the panhard rods is to actually drop the towers so the rod sits relatively flat, that way even through travel the diff has bugger all movement

I actually left my jeep stock lift.. it goes everywhere i wanna go and has a great ride on and off the trail. Im not a rock crawler or mud bogger so i dont need all that extra lift and really big tires , i went up in tire size to the manufacturer recommended largest size and its perfect no rubbing and 19 inches of ground clearance on the body...

4 inch lift with my 80 and love it run sway bar rear none in front and twin locked it’s a beast 1HDT love the 80 life

Absolutely the best suspension video I’ve seen. Great info and very well delivered. Nice work.

After watching this I gave up the idea of lifting, as the main priority is touring. The biggest tyres that fit and a good set of springs and shocks. That may give half an inch more clearance and some wheel travel... I reckon that is enough for the dirt roads and light off-road tracks? Oh... and P.S. Love that technical stuff. Keep going guys! That is a great stuff as well!

This is why I like lift spring vehicles. Usually most factory vehicles are leaf under axle so you can easily gain 3- 3 1/2 in by doing spring over and requiring me to have to fabricate and weld on new perches where the pinion angle will be reset anyway not becoming an issue. As far as steering goes I build a custom Z bent drop link to tie into the center link for steering. Brake hoses are tossed and new stainless flex goes in with proper strain brackets. Awesome3-1/2 in build for the cost of a few pieces of steel and some longer shocks and brake hoses. I understand not everyone is capable of fabricating their own parts and welding them on. Those who can have a cost saving advantage 👍

i put a 2" sus lift in my suzuki grand vitara. cost around $560 aud, it was a lovells kit.(also did 2" body lift after) it was a straight slip in/bolt up kit so no modding required. i also checked available droop/flex before a brake line was in trouble and put in 2" shock blocks for the rear. so now full flex, no brake line risk and no rub in the guards. she is sitting on 31's and looks the real deal off road. did Montezuma falls a few weeks ago and didn't have to touch a strap or winch. next will be a removable winch and a locker. but im definitely an IFS man. i cover 98% of my kms on the pavement and tassie is not well known for straight or good roads XD

best visual presentation of how to understand 4x4 setups for beginners much appreciated mate cheers. thanks for sharing.