VX Lift options Wiki with part numbers.

Both threads were added to the original post ;)

I was wondering for those that know. Does the Isuzu coil spring retainers fit on our rigs and would we need it at all? I remember reading a thread awhile back talking about someone always having to pop his springs back into place when his rears over extended... I don't remember if it had anything to do with the VX or if it was even a Trooper or not...

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Originally Posted by Knigh7s

I was wondering for those that know. Does the Isuzu coil spring retainers fit on our rigs and would we need it at all? I remember reading a thread awhile back talking about someone always having to pop his springs back into place when his rears over extended... I don't remember if it had anything to do with the VX or if it was even a Trooper or not...

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I don't know, I am using 4x Heavy duty Zip Ties on each spring at the bottom, seems to be working great so far.

Thanks, Randy. I was worried the H1's would be too stiff if they were made for the heavier Trooper but if they're still softer than stock, I'll give them a try.

My 2001 OEM shocks with 60,000 miles on them are still slightly stiffer than the new Billstein H1's, but the ride comparison between the two VX's the shocks are mounted on is pretty close.

Randy

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Originally Posted by taylorRichie

So these Subaru SVX Brake lines are what we need for our VXs?

And thanks for contributing everyone!! I've made the edits to the main Post adding the adjustable coils.

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Planetsvx started off just being parts for the Subaru SVX
But they do have a dedicated page for VX owners and
custom parts too.
Those lines are for the Vehicross specifically. :)

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Originally Posted by taylorRichie

For most all components to build your own lift start Here:
http://www.independent4x.com/

I've searched the forums best I could to get the following information. If you have an addition, please post your part, part number, and details regarding the part, and I'll add it to the original list.

Here goes...

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Ready to run lifts

Calmini

independent4X

Rocky Road

Components

Energy Suspension

Sway Bar Bushings:
Greasable (zerk) 19mm = 355-9-5156R (G for Black instead of R)
Greasable (zerk) 28mm = 355-9-5163R (G for Black instead of R)


Low Profile Bumpstops: 9.913R or 9.9102R

Tie Rod Boots: 9.13101R

High Profile Rear Bumpstop: 9.9104R

Coil Spacer: Independent 4X 1" Independent 4X 2"

PROTHANE

Sway Bar Bushings:
19mm = 311-19-1118
28mm = 311-19-1144

Bump Stops:
Low Profile = 311-19-1319 (front)
4 1/2" High Profile = 311-19-1311 (rear)


Stinky Fab Joint arms

Extreme Duty Lower Links

Bilstein Shocks

Front - B46-1738-H2 (H1 option for more stiffness)
Rear - B46-1739-H1


FROM VEHIGAZ
"I installed these on my VX (H1's in front) a couple years back, and while they are an excellent choice for the VX with a very close-to-stock ride, the rears are probably stiffer than they need to be, and a softer one might be appropriate for the VX. After all, these Bilstein models are actually the ones they recommend for the Trooper (they don't have a recommendation for the VX), and the longer Trooper probably carries more weight on the rear axle, requiring a stiffer shock to counteract the additional inertia."
I ended up going with the Bilstein shocks, and I'm very happy*with my choice. H2s up front and H1s in the rear. I keep a heavy tool box in the rear, and from the front the rear shocks feel great. My rear seat passengers would argue that though... but I don't think anything will feel good to someone sitting directly over the rear axle.

Old Man Emu Rear Coils - OME912

Adjustable Coil Spacers
Small(0"-2 1/2")P/N: 91645551
Large(3 1/8"-5 1/4")P/N: 91645552

Available from Speedway Motors. (clickable links above)

Sway Bar disconnects: independent4X

Brake Lines: independent4X

See a trend ;) independent 4X has just about everything.

tie rods: Independent4X


Extended Brake lines also available at independent4X, ebay, and basically anywhere that has 4X4 Supplies.

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Needed:

Poly Spacer part numbers and links

Adjustable coil spacer part numbers and links.

Names of recommended supply houses for any of the above components.

Misc info:
Torsion cranks - 3-4 turns per inch.

Great thread on lifting

Lifting FAQ

Ball Joint Flip tutorial with pics

ball Joint Spacers - independent 4X

Drop Bracket threads:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...eferrerid=1999

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=11230

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Which of these ball joint spacers are for the Vehicross?? 3 or 4 bolt??
https://www.independent4x.com/mercha...products_id=30

or

https://id211.chi.us.securedata.net/...products_id=67


in case I was to order a set?? :confused: :confused:
Thanks!
Dave

Too bad they don't make on-the-fly adjustable spring spacers. The ones here tell you to get it to the right height and tack weld. What if instead of tack-welding, there was just a cotter pin to hold it in place, like the nut on a wheel bearing, or better yet, servo controlled. As you pull off the asphalt and get on a trail, twist a knob, and the VX rises to the occasion. I'm kind of surprised that after all these years, that a ride height knob isn't standard in serious 4x4 SUV's and PU's by know. Those engineers work so hard to maximize on-road stability and off-road ability at a fixed ride height. Think how much easier it would be to build a cross vehicle if ride-height was on-the-fly adjustable. Plus think of the gas savings.

I've decided to get these Daystar coil spacers. Anybody try them yet?

http://www.jackit.com/springs/coil_spacers.htm

Yeah, Rickshaw checked out one of them (and even noted the real height difference was a little different than what wash shown on the box.)

The 913 Experiment