Lifted 2 VX in one day.

[HeckaTrebeka]

Congrats! How long did each lift take you and what did you use for lift?

[arcobarco]

They only took about 2 hours each because I'm so particular about how things are to be when I put parts back together. I made sure to put antisieze on all of the bolts and everything.
For the money the lift with a spacer and cranking the tortion bars is a simple way to go and you don't mess with much.
After talking to a lot of folks about different options I decided I like the stock ride just not the ride height. I didn't think that OME springs are the best option for reasons discussed with other owners that have used the springs. I know that this is a preference deal, and have lifted other vehicles in the past. My expereince is that when you mess with one part you better be ready to mess with others. I wanted to keep this to a minimum for now. A spacer is a simple addition and simple to take out if I want in the future. If I want to lift with new springs I will talk to a shop that made springs for my other Money pit car and have the spring Pysically taller than the stock spring so when wheeling the spring stays in place.

For the bucks it is easy and looks the same as others that paid more. Now I have the bucks for other parts that I plan to add. The spacer is for a Dodge ram 94-11 truck and fits the spring nicely. You can pick these up for about 60-70 bucks. best lift for 70 bucks and rides just fine.

[VX KAT]

If I want to lift with new springs I will talk to a shop that made springs for my other Money pit car and have the spring Pysically taller than the stock spring so when wheeling the spring stays in place. .

Man you two got IT BAD, dontcha! 3 VXs within, what...10 months?
Looks good, love that black out look. Looking forward to seeing you both in May!

Is that a Corvair in the back ground???

[arcobarco]

Vendetta,

I thought the same thing but when I measure from the ground to the edge of the wheel well on all of the tires at the center of the hub it is the same so I thought that this is appropriate. If not then let me know. My drive way is a little slanted so, it may be due to that. Otherwise the vehicle seems to be just fine while driving. guess I will see as things progress, and I'm condiering the Heavy duty front torsion bars. I would like to have a front winch located under the cladding if I can manage to fit it. Well see I am able to Jerry rig things pretty good.

Kat,

The car infrnt of the VX is my other money pit. It's a 1962 Buick Skylark 2dr hardtop. It has a few modificatoins and is no where near stock any more. I have a small forturne investied in it and I am now shifting from it to the VX. I have plans to sell it to take the $ to invest in to the 2 VX's we have. My wife wants to have some of the goodies she has seen on the other VX's so we will be getting some upgrades for her. Then we plan on seeing you all at then next VX meet in Moab a little better prepared for some trails. I sure miss you and all of the other VX folks. We had an awesome time whith everyone there. See you soon.
Jerry & Lizette
P.S. We just picked up an Astral for my step daughter from one of the Forum members and it is on the way here. It needs an engine, but if all goes well she may join us for the fun in Moab to. Now it's a family event.

[Vendetta]

Vendetta,

I thought the same thing but when I measure from the ground to the edge of the wheel well on all of the tires at the center of the hub it is the same so I thought that this is appropriate. If not then let me know. My drive way is a little slanted so, it may be due to that. Otherwise the vehicle seems to be just fine while driving. guess I will see as things progress, and I'm condiering the Heavy duty front torsion bars. I would like to have a front winch located under the cladding if I can manage to fit it. Well see I am able to Jerry rig things pretty good.

Jerry,

The default VX stance has a slight forward rake to it. Purely cosmetic I'd assume, providing you left some breathing room in the torsion bars. But if it works for you then I say run with it.

-V