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TSstorm88
post Oct 14 2010, 12:34 PM, updated 16y ago

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Thinking to adjust the height of my triton lite. Feel it's abit low when trying to unload stuff from the back.
Would that adjustment cause any ding dong in the truck's stability or other thing?

Would it void the warranty as well? it's only less than a month
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post Oct 14 2010, 12:44 PM

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Increase ride means add suspension of course will void warranty
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post Oct 14 2010, 01:05 PM

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for ur case, u'll probably:
- void warranty
- loose power
- loose stability (urs is 2wd so it's lighter)
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post Oct 14 2010, 01:48 PM

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get a hilux
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post Oct 14 2010, 02:03 PM

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make a ramp. warranty safe & handling uncompromised.
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post Oct 14 2010, 02:09 PM

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QUOTE(johnkor @ Oct 14 2010, 12:44 PM)
Increase ride means add suspension of course will void warranty
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add suspension? how many u want add? LOL


8 sticks?

civic can handle 8 sticks sir
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post Oct 14 2010, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(feekle @ Oct 14 2010, 02:48 PM)
get a hilux
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i already driving triton lite.. what's for you ask me get hilux?


Added on October 14, 2010, 10:15 pm
QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Oct 14 2010, 03:03 PM)
make a ramp. warranty safe & handling uncompromised.
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Ramp? that doesnt increase the vehicle height leh...
oh i got your meaning already

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post Oct 15 2010, 01:36 PM

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QUOTE(storm88 @ Oct 14 2010, 12:34 PM)
Thinking to adjust the height of my triton lite. Feel it's abit low when trying to unload stuff from the back.
Would that adjustment cause any ding dong in the truck's stability or other thing?

Would it void the warranty as well? it's only less than a month
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why get triton lite instead of the normal triton??... triton lite is much lower compare to the normal triton...
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post Oct 15 2010, 01:44 PM

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QUOTE(the_catacombs @ Oct 15 2010, 01:36 PM)
why get triton lite instead of the normal triton??... triton lite is much lower compare to the normal triton...
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Cheaper mah.

Hell, its 13k cheaper than hilux single cab & 10K cheaper than D-max 4x2 double cab.
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post Oct 15 2010, 01:46 PM

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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Oct 15 2010, 01:44 PM)
Cheaper mah.

Hell, its 13k cheaper than hilux single cab & 10K cheaper than D-max 4x2 double cab.
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if wanna increase height, change springs lor... ur rear suspension uses leaf spring or coil spring??..
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post Oct 15 2010, 01:49 PM

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QUOTE(the_catacombs @ Oct 15 2010, 01:46 PM)
if wanna increase height, change springs lor... ur rear suspension uses leaf spring or coil spring??..
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Pretty much all pick-up sold in malaysia use rear leaf spring. Not me. TS punya.

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post Oct 15 2010, 04:21 PM

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Can we jack up the existing leaf spring ? smile.gif
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post Oct 15 2010, 08:28 PM

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U should hv consider the use of your pick up before making your purchase. There's nothing much u can do to increase height.
A shorty triton will always be a shorty triton unless u r willing to spend $$$$$.
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post Oct 15 2010, 09:37 PM

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Congrats on your Triton Lite. If you want to increase height, you need to increase the spring rate and damper rates. In this case, you might as well visit a 4x4 auto shop to get a second opinion. Its not the same as modding cars. And since your Triton lite comes with smaller and skinnier wheels, there is a difference in handling once you increase the height. The regular Triton has larger and wider wheels to keep the car stable with the increase of height. You heva a few options to keep the cost low. A visit to some tire shops to trade in your old wheels and tires to a new larger set like the regular Triton.

If you just increase ride height, its not really a good idea given that u are using the truck to carry goods with those skinny wheels. Think safety first. Get a second opinion in those 4x4 shops.
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post Oct 16 2010, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(ahsam1212 @ Oct 15 2010, 09:28 PM)
U should hv consider the use of your pick up before making your purchase. There's nothing much u can do to increase height.
A shorty triton will always be a shorty triton unless u r willing to spend $$$$$.
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i not always load stuff la.
Just ngam ngam recently i do load quite frequent.

If normal casual drive i feel the height is okay.

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post Oct 16 2010, 11:19 AM

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want increase height 2inch + good comfort go for the old man emu suspensions set but the damage to your wallet will be Rm6400.00


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post Oct 16 2010, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(storm88 @ Oct 16 2010, 12:07 AM)
i not always load stuff la.
Just ngam ngam recently i do load quite frequent.

If normal casual drive i feel the height is okay.
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Since u don't load your truck often, just leave it as it is. Modding will cost $$$.
Modding will change the driving characteristic of your truck. If your modder didn't do it right, u will hv problem, problem n more problems.

By how much u feel like increasing the height of your car?
Simple method is changing to a longer rear shackle. (only rear height)
Spring spacer for the front.

Method suggested above is simple n reversible. U may try it out.
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post Oct 16 2010, 12:36 PM

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pro= more nicer look ,can fetch more thing

cons= the car corner will goyang abit
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post Oct 19 2010, 01:07 AM

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thanks for the comments guys smile.gif

 

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