lowering blocks

[Moley]

Hi all,

just come back from first long trip in newly purchased hilux 2x4 dual cab 2004. Previous owner fitted lowering blocks (around 75mm high). As a new kid on the block;

1. does this automatically mean a firmer ride? (bumps in the road come right thru into my buttocks!!)
   
2. will removing the blocks raise the tray the whole 75mm ?
   
3. will removing the blocks mean I can carry more weight in the tray?
   
4. should they stay or should they go?
   

Any ideas would be apprec.

Geoff

[Manxman]

Q1 better handling-no change to ride firmness unless shocks u/s.

Q2 yes

Q3 shoundn't

Q4 personal choice. Do you NEED the ground clearance? NB are they a legal fitment? [Has it passed insection with the mod?]

[Moley]

Thanks Manxman

Q4. No don't necessarily need ground clearance.

Q4. a. Legal fitment? Suppose so.

[Manxman]

Could get tricky if not approved & copper gets picky. Should have some written appproval for mod? Expatriate Tas myself, don't know their rules now. google or ask?

[Manxman]

http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/14964/Modification_Application_Form_revised_Nov_08.pdf

[Moley]

Cool, thanks again