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snezza69:
Hello all, I have aquired a set of brand new 900's on offset 16 inch rims to go on my 1983 110 diesel pickup.  At the moment I do not have enough clearance at the front end, and probably not at the back off roading, without cutting the wheel arches.  I am looking at probably lifting the suspension by about 3 inches.  Has anyone done this for 900's?  Anyone got any suggested suppliers of springs and shocks for this?  I don't have a massive budget but would like some options.  I bought the thing to have some fun off road so this is the primary role for it but it still needs to get me to work.

Thanks all.

Bobtail:
when i had my 110 van i ran 900's without any problems
but did not venture off road all that much so do
not know how they will catch off road
but on road it was no problem

snezza69:
I have done a visual check by placing the tyres along side and allowing for the raised hub the rear axle should be OK but the front end is quite a bit lower and will not work especially with steering.  Don't really know if the front springs need replacing anyway.

Bush Tucker Man:
I've seen an article in an earl issue of 'LRO' (mid 94?) where the owner took a (presumably fairly standard) 110 around Africa on 9.00's

Steering was compromised, if I remember

snezza69:
Yes I was told that my turning circle would be reduced however the rims are offset to minimise this.  I would like to get a little extra height though is 3 inches too much realistically, I realise I may need to cut a little off the wheel arches anyway.  Anyone recommend lift kits?  Would love to hear of any experiences!

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