Thread: Lift recommendations for 2007 hilux

Originally Posted by No.3

Recent WoF failure on a landrover, aftermarket fox air shocks fitted on factory springs with the aftermarket more robust fox upper shock supports bolted into the factory chassis points. These are I believe sold locally as a no-cert-required bolt in upgrade / direct replacement for OEM fitments. As I said, direct bolt in replacement, not more than 50mm lift, failed WoF for the above mentioned reasons and inspector requested LVVTA inspection. LVVTA Inspector agreed, saying it needed a cert as well - result factory (underperforming) shocks back in. Huge improvement in safety there, gone from a driveable vehicle to a wallowing complete POS for reasons I can't work out as there is no adjustment to the rollover stability or height and the chassis is not modified. Slightly beefier upper shock support has no bearing whatsoever on performance, and a airspring shock absorber that can be adjusted by air pressure to firm up the shock or soften it is to the best of my knowledge not something that is in the vehicle inspection code as a failure point. It's not affecting the spring preload or ride height...

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