Thread: 2inch lift kit for Hilux

All good points and thanks for the replies

I like 4WDing but haven’t done a lot in last 10 years due to kids and work. Also love Thar hunting and have been up a lot of Canterbury rivers in my old G60 Patrol, FJ40 etc years ago. I’ve also done plenty of river work in a standard old BT50 by taking time and care but you do risk ripping things off.

I’m keen to get back into it but still need a vehicle to drive for work which is North Island.

Anyway the Ute I am looking at will need the suspension done anyway as 240k km and on original shocks etc. Hence focusing on a standard 2inch lift and not worried about the body or shifting the diff forward. I’m not going huge tyres or trying to look cool. Just want to be able to fit slightly larger ones for trips and get some clearance under the diff. Also well aware of the benefits of a rear locker and that will come later. An E-locker seems popular these day with no air worries. I also wasn’t planning to get the upgraded rear springs as carrying a big load is rare and my boat is a 12ft tinny...

It looks like a standard lift fitted for Munroe/Bilstein is about $2300 from a trade me scan so interested what paying more gets you?