Opinions please about possible lift & new tires

[VX1]

It’s getting about time to replace my Yoko 265/60/18s (which I love). While I was at it, I was thinking of going one size larger on the tires to 285s, since they are essentially the same price. I want to also do a slight lift, enough to fit these tires, but not so much that it won’t fit in the garage (only 3.3” to spare). So, the tires will give me another inch, and I was thinking about getting a set of 2 inch poly spacers at:

http://www.independent4x.bigstep.com...6&PRID=1211879

Does anyone see a problem with this setup, if I just keep my stock shocks and springs? I feel like I’m riding on the bumpstops already, so I wouldn’t mind a little play in the shocks, but it’s not going to totally kill handling, is it?

-Scott

[VCrossfan]

Leave the rear alone and crank the bars in the front...

[VX1]

I know that's a popular option, but I really like the stance my VX has right now; if I'm going to raise one axle, I'd prefer to raise them all the same amount. I'm afraid if I go with new springs in the back and crank the torsion bars up front, I won't be able to get a nice even 2 inches all around.

[TDAWG]

I don't know if you have noticed but our beloved VX doesn't have a even stance all round. The rear is just a little higher than the front. If you crank the torsion bar it will give you the stance your looking for. I run 32X11.5 Baja and with very little trimming they fit with no problem. I am sure if would have cranked the torsion bar I am sure I wouldn't have had to trim.

[VX1]

What I mean is, I like the back a little higher than the front (I think with the spare and back seats out, it even amplifies that effect), so I'd like to keep it at it's current stance, but raised 2 inches at every corner. I was hoping someone here had some experience using these coil spacers?

[Raque Thomas]

I was hoping someone here had some experience using these coil spacers?

I have past experience using coil spacers, and my advice would be DON'T! Coil spacers put unplanned stress on specific areas of your springs and can cause them to break.