Lift Kit in RTV900R

[FL_Cracker]

I just installed a front lift block kit from Essex Mfg. and what a bear. This was not a friendly job. These blocks go in above the existing struts. But it's done and the tires look not so true. The kit came with no instructions so I can't tell if I should adjust any of the front end linkage.

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of this lift kit installation?

 

[equipman]

Fl Cracker
We have done a number of those lift kits and none were easy. Did you use rachet straps? I have seen the mechanics use them to compress the springs to make it a little easier. I know they cringe when they see a work order requiring those lifts. We never adjust anything after installation though. Lewis

 

[FL_Cracker]

I used coil spring compressors for struts but it sure doesn't work well......

After I moved the unit the tire seem to align better but still not the same as before but it rides fine and looks great with 27' Essex 589's on it. But that will be the only set I do. No helping friends or taking up weekend side jobs doing RTV lifts.

Later,

 

[bczoom]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( but it rides fine and looks great with 27' Essex 589's on it.)</font>

Charles,

Where's the pictures??? I'd really like to see this thing with the lift kit and 589's. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( But that will be the only set I do. No helping friends or taking up weekend side jobs doing RTV lifts. )</font>

Yep!! I've had a couple projects myself that I would not want to do again, ever... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[FL_Cracker]

Pictures will follow as soon as I finish the rear bumper and install the rear lift shackles. (Rear lift kit was on B/O with Essex but should be coming in the next few days.) Right now it looks a little like a redneck getto ride, sagging real low in the rear. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[FL_Cracker]

I got the pictures of the RTV with 27" 589's & Essex lift kit. It really looks good, even better in person then the pictures show. Drove it today down a long flat road and the speedo topped out at 22.5 mph. Considering the tires are 13% taller I would say my actual land speed stayed about the same. I will try it with GPS in the next few days. 589's handled real well and are 26.5" tall with 12psi in all four tires. Can't wait to try it out in some deep mud. I will be in GA for New Years and will have the time to really give it a good test. Jan. 16th I'm going hog hunting in central Florida and the swamp there will be a great test. I'll report my findings later.

 

[FL_Cracker]

Picture 2

 

[FL_Cracker]

Picture 3

 

[FL_Cracker]

Final Picture

 

[riptides]

Too sweet!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I want, I want!

-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif