fitted the lift kit to my D40

Peter70 · Oct 24, 2008

i fitted a 2" (more like 40mm) lift kit today to my D40. Brand used was Old Man Emu and i must say it was immeadiately noted how much better the ride is now from just a short distance. Although it is firmer it seems easier to drive and less saggy especially in the cornering.
Next come s the winch and bar and possibly the side bar and steps.

Jon · Oct 25, 2008

Lets see some pics mate. Sounds like a good start.

Peter70 · Oct 26, 2008

I can at least fit some more rubber on now

Laith · Oct 26, 2008

Good work mate.

Your truck is making those tyres look mighty small now :5:

What size and type of tyres are you thinking of Peter?

Shonky · Oct 26, 2008

Looks good Peter. :smile:

Mark · Oct 26, 2008

Looks good Peter. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid?

I was at a local 4wd shop last week and the guy was raving over how much better the ride was with the OME shocks. He said I'd notice a huge improvement with highway driving, cornering and also offroad performance. He said a rough cost would be approx $2000 installed.

Would you agree with these comments? I'm just trying to justify the $$s to get it done myself

Peter70 · Oct 26, 2008

The kit was around $1350 as i know someone who works at ARB, Was quoted around $1750 fitted(but i fitted it myself). As far as being worth it, well its like having a new car, gone is the sloppiness, yes its firmer but its 100% better on the road and can be noticed through cornering and even braking.
As for tyres i believe i can get a 32 under it now, yes its amazing how small the wheels look now. I'm going to go a black steel rim when i get the new tyres.
Anyhow looks like that between boating and 4wd i'll never have any money in the bank.

Peter70 · Nov 5, 2008

Well after towing my 2.5 tonne boat for just over 1200k's this week i would say to anyone who uses thier ute for towing fit a suspension kit!!!. I couldnt believe how much easier it was to drive with such a load and probably more so how bad it had been prior to fitting it.

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