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19 Apr 2011 19:02 - 20 Apr 2011 19:16 #15256
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20 Apr 2011 15:16 #15278
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Replied by bluejimny on topic Re: Lift blocks
same here hope it ok to mention? (if not please remove Martin)
yes my blocks are also 50mm, im not knocking the other kit on ebay, but i no of 2 people that have fitted them, but its alot!! of hard work, and very time consuming, eg pulling up the carpet etc etc
also i wouldnt really go over 50mm in height, as you will run out of travel with the steering shaft, i am developing a spacer, and looks like dave is as wel lol, that i would use with a 3" kit just ive decided to have a break over easter as ive been working flat out!
heres an example i was playing about with, not quite finished yet though
yes my blocks are also 50mm, im not knocking the other kit on ebay, but i no of 2 people that have fitted them, but its alot!! of hard work, and very time consuming, eg pulling up the carpet etc etc
also i wouldnt really go over 50mm in height, as you will run out of travel with the steering shaft, i am developing a spacer, and looks like dave is as wel lol, that i would use with a 3" kit just ive decided to have a break over easter as ive been working flat out!
heres an example i was playing about with, not quite finished yet though
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20 Apr 2011 17:33 #15283
by NickG
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The ORA kit is spot on all works well
the engineering in it has been well thought out
well worth the money.

I thought about making my own but could not be botherd with
the hassle.
The kit from ZANFI i notice has a slot in the spscers so you dont have to lift the
body twice as far (4" if you fit a 2" kit) which can be a bit of a pain
the engineering in it has been well thought out
well worth the money.


I thought about making my own but could not be botherd with
the hassle.
The kit from ZANFI i notice has a slot in the spscers so you dont have to lift the
body twice as far (4" if you fit a 2" kit) which can be a bit of a pain



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20 Apr 2011 19:21 #15288
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Removed my post...
Not fair to post on a "competitor's" website, particulary with another competitor on here too...
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Sorry Martin
Not fair to post on a "competitor's" website, particulary with another competitor on here too...

Sorry Martin

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21 Apr 2011 06:59 #15295
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i have fitted one of the cheap rubbish kits to mine and just managed without sleeved bolts but pain in the behind just doesn't comprehend it. if i were to do it again id go a proper kit any day.
if your set on making them then you can just squeeze 50mm in but get some mates to sit in the car when blocks are on as it squishes the rubber a bit and helps get the nuts on.............good luck
if your set on making them then you can just squeeze 50mm in but get some mates to sit in the car when blocks are on as it squishes the rubber a bit and helps get the nuts on.............good luck
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22 Apr 2011 12:24 #15343
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I've just fitted a diy kit, but made shoulder bolts with hex bar turned down to a 16mm for the 12mm threaded bolts/studs from body 2mm wall allround, and 14mm for the 10mm threaded studs from body.
But the pitch is not normal- they are both 1.25mm pitch, so you can you standard course thread Metric taps.
The shoulder bolts have an internal thread rather than an external, so technically they are threaded inserts with a hex head,
I will give a good write up once it all finished- and take loads of photos.
I actually removed all the rubbers in-between the body and the chassis and put my own custom made rubber spacers in there but also put back the rubber cups and cup washers under them- which are attached to the original studs.
The 2 under the headlights are 10mm 1.25mm pitch, but you can use standard m10 bolts that are longer- drill out the bottom welded nut, or re tap etc- and put a couple of locking nuts under it.
I had to under the petrol pipe- and both sides of the steering shaft- and the brake pipe splitter on the front drivers side to all me to lift body high enough to get the big custom bushes in, but then re attached all after.
I also managed to refit the back bumper by making relocating brackets for the bottom 2 fixing points, but keeping them in place to save any welding new ones on.
the front bumper also sits on perfect, with a little bit of manipulation.
If got a set of 30" tyres on now with no probs.
(I didn't want to alter any of the arches etc, did not want to cut any away)
When its all back together ill give a good write up, and post pics up.
Replied by scrappybill on topic Re: Lift blocks

But the pitch is not normal- they are both 1.25mm pitch, so you can you standard course thread Metric taps.
The shoulder bolts have an internal thread rather than an external, so technically they are threaded inserts with a hex head,
I will give a good write up once it all finished- and take loads of photos.
I actually removed all the rubbers in-between the body and the chassis and put my own custom made rubber spacers in there but also put back the rubber cups and cup washers under them- which are attached to the original studs.
The 2 under the headlights are 10mm 1.25mm pitch, but you can use standard m10 bolts that are longer- drill out the bottom welded nut, or re tap etc- and put a couple of locking nuts under it.
I had to under the petrol pipe- and both sides of the steering shaft- and the brake pipe splitter on the front drivers side to all me to lift body high enough to get the big custom bushes in, but then re attached all after.
I also managed to refit the back bumper by making relocating brackets for the bottom 2 fixing points, but keeping them in place to save any welding new ones on.
the front bumper also sits on perfect, with a little bit of manipulation.
If got a set of 30" tyres on now with no probs.
(I didn't want to alter any of the arches etc, did not want to cut any away)
When its all back together ill give a good write up, and post pics up.

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