Thats only 1.5 inches, and the biggest tire i could get...
| 4g61t.org http://4g61t.org/forum/ |
|
| Lifting my 92 Vista... http://4g61t.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=39608 |
Page 1 of 3 |
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Thu Jan 01, 2015 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Anyone done this yet? I'm looking to put some small rugged tires a small lift and a sturdy roof rack on my 92. Anyone done any of the above or seen something they could link me to? Going to look at some old mail jeep tires this weekend and adding some rubber spring lifts. |
|
| Author: | Natedog [ Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
I lifted my laser with nylon spacers. We cut them to go between the strut hat and tower. I only went 1.5 inches, due to axle bind. Keep that in mind. You don't want to go too high... |
|
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Did you have to change the top hat hardware? I feel like the front end is either sagging or the front shocks were replaced with fwd ones because it's awfully low. Is there anyway to keep the axles from binding? A proper way to actually lift it besides spacers? I really want to make like a mini rally or overlander style van. Since I named it M.O.E. Mini Overland Expo that is! |
|
| Author: | Natedog [ Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
No one made lift parts for my car. That's why i did the lift spacers. Just added longer bolts to hold it all together. As for axle bind, I was lucky enough to find someone who had lifted DSM's to guide me. He said only got 1.5 inches, or the axles would bind (you could do more, but the axles would have to be cut and modified). I have no idea about for your Van. I'd be willing to bet you can't get crazy high, unless your lowering the engine and trans to keep the axle geometry correct, your not going to be able to do anything crazy. Even if you did that, the engine/trans would be lower than the frame rails, so your not accomplishing anything. |
|
| Author: | Keane [ Fri Jan 02, 2015 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Yeah by lifting the car with strut spacers you are forcing the wheel and hub downward and at the same time the axle is going down too at a steeper and steeper angle. The engine and trans are fixed so the other end of the axle stays at the same height. As the angle gets steeper and steeper the length of the axle needs to get longer, but obviuosly cant. think about the hypotenuse of a triangle. The only way you could get more than a tiny bit of lift is to literally drop the engine and trans by the same amount you want to lift the car so the axle can remain flatter. Basicqlly not possibly unless you are real determined and are a good welder fabricator. It just isnt the same suspension system like a truck or something. if you really want to explore more look at what the subaru loyale guys are doing to lift thier wagons |
|
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Fri Jan 02, 2015 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Thank you both for the input! I'm only looking to go maybe 3"s total. Just enough for a slightly larger tire with some aggressive tread. I was actually checking out the Loyale and wagon guys last night and they are doing exactly what I want. I'm going to try some spring spacers first to see where that puts me. Then look for some taller springs once I get the height I'm after. Thanks again for the input! There surely isn't much in the way of info on my little van... |
|
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Hopefully these will work right out of the box on my car. If not I'm pretty sure a bit of fab work will. I was going to try the 2x2" square tube Subaru lift but then I saw these and figured they would be a bit better! http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway- ... ,3389.html |
|
| Author: | 1BadVan [ Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
I like your thinking, at one point I had thought about raising mine and making it look like a rally or baja vehicle. Get the front brush bar off a rvr and some knobby tires. But in the end it's always more money to raise one properly then lower it. I've seen pictures of Nates and it is raised pretty good. |
|
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Sadly only one pic is still visible. Anyway, I will see how high I can get my van. I'm mostly trying to correct the front end sag. As it scrapes the front bumper on everything and the tires bounce in the wheel wells. So once the spring lifts go in I will hopefully be able to drive it a bit harder. May even get some BFG T/A tires in 27" and drive M.O.E. off road a bit.... |
|
| Author: | slowdsm [ Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Quote: What is Nate's username? I'm curious to see what he has done now!
natedog.. he posted in this thread Steve |
|
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Plus I have a good buddy who is a master welder. Going to be doing front and rear brush guards with skid plates then cutting the rust out of the sides and making some rock sliders to fit in the cut outs. Plus a proper roof rack for the off road look to make a Mini Overland Expo aka M.O.E! |
|
| Author: | Keane [ Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Well if you truly get there im sure it will be awesome |
|
| Author: | 1BadVan [ Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
I had looked up taller stock Mitsubishi springs and struts that would bolt up from other cars when I was thinking about doing what you are talking about. I've misplaced the list of what I came up with. When I find it I'll post it up. If my memory is right I believe the two front would be from a different vehicle with struts while the back was going to be the 7 passenger expo springs. |
|
| Author: | Natedog [ Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Thats only 1.5 inches, and the biggest tire i could get... |
|
| Author: | AWDColtVista-1992 [ Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lifting my 92 Vista... |
Thanks Nate! If you can find that list or recall what front setup is needed that would be much appreciated. Sadly not enough vans were imported to have a real following or much aftermarket support. If people only knew back then how much fun and capable these little cars are! I'm going to give the adjustable spring perches a shot this weekend hopefully. They fit 5 and 5 1/2" springs and lift up to 2 7/8" so fingers crossed! I will update once I find the time to try the install. Will the 7 passenger front springs not lift up a 5 passenger like the rears? The main problem with my van is the front is sagging bad or the front struts were replaced with fwd ones and they sit about 2-3" lower. I just want it to have a bit more clearance and not have the tires hit the wheel wells or front bumper scrape on driveways or speed bumps! Eventually I want to make it look like a small outland vehicle...complete with brushgaurds, skid plates and roof rack with spare on top, pulling a small trailer for a motorcycle or two. Basically a bad ass mini support van for trips to motorcycle shows and rides. |
|
| Page 1 of 3 | All times are UTC-05:00 |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|