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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: minydigger]
#866668
06/02/09 02:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
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Rock Warrior
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What does any of this have to do with lifts and tire recommendations? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Please make a new post regarding hubs.
LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting ..... ____o_o l_l_l\___\___ l----[o]==[o] l----==[--]== ()_)()_)--()_)
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: 69442]
#866669
06/03/09 02:43 AM
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Joined: May 2009
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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k got my spacers today....they are 2" so think ill have to modify but gonna install rear springs first as there are no tags so just to see how much of lift it will make. First i have to know for the rav4 shocks does it matter the make(kyb) or monroe....
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: budicexxx]
#866670
06/03/09 02:49 AM
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Joined: May 2009
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I also removed 1 of my springs tonight in the rear. I compared it to the new tj springs and factory is appx. 9" and the tj are 12"....So would it depend on how stiff they are to see if its gonna be more than 3" lift.
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: budicexxx]
#866671
06/03/09 03:15 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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Body Damage is Cool
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If your Kia rear springs measured 9", they have collapsed 1". The TJ 104 and 106 springs are 12" tall. The difference is wire diameter. Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: budicexxx]
#866672
06/03/09 09:48 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
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Rock Warrior
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k got my spacers today....they are 2" so think ill have to modify but gonna install rear springs first as there are no tags so just to see how much of lift it will make. First i have to know for the rav4 shocks does it matter the make(kyb) or monroe.... Just to be safe I would go KYB, seems guys have had better luck with this brand of strut & shock after lifting.
LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting ..... ____o_o l_l_l\___\___ l----[o]==[o] l----==[--]== ()_)()_)--()_)
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: 69442]
#866673
06/12/09 11:58 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
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I run 235/75/15 tires on stock rims with the 3" UPYOURKIA. I broke both rear monroe shocks the first week of adding my lift kit; during aggressive driving. 5MPH with full axle articulation. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> I thought it was the fault of the shop for not installing the bump stops. So the shop replaced the shocks with monroes and installed the bump stops. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Once again; they broke that week under agressive driving. I didn't understand what was wrong. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> I got under the wheel well and jacked the axle up as far as she would go. Finding: accessive contact between the tire and the shock. Before the lift kit the tire would tuck into the wheelwell just above the shock. After the kit the wheel sat lower and rubbed the upper portion of the shock till it broke. I have run the KYB brand now for three weeks with minor rubbing, but I'm more cautious and am having less fun. Solution: I'm buying a set of wheels with 2.5" Backspace as opposed to the stock wheels with 5.5" Backspacing. I don't know if the 3" space is going to be enough to give me full axle articulation without rubbing, but I need to try something. All advice on this issue would help, to include wheel backspacing requirements or transverse rod adjustment. Thanks.
2002 4dr Kia Sportage 4X4 Tires:235/75/15, Wheels: Black 15x8 Steel ProComp 2.5" B.S., Hubs:Warn Manual, Lift:3" UPYOURKIA, Trailer Hitch, Cargo Rack, Clinometer.
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: 2002_Sporty]
#866674
06/13/09 04:23 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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Body Damage is Cool
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I was wondering why the shocks broke <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> The reason I liked the Gabriel that is sold by AutoZone is diameter and price. I also like the ride they give. I have a 2000 now and was going to put on some 235's so I'll watch the backspacing. Keep us informed on your wheeling fun and any other information you have. Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: Everet]
#866675
06/13/09 07:45 AM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,476
Body Damage is Cool
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they broke because they are short if are made foe sportage... You need something like this ![[Linked Image]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/fokion_sportage/diafores/rearshockspacer.jpg) or longer shocks
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: fokion]
#866676
06/13/09 05:44 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 223
Wheeler
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DUDE! i've been trying to figure out how to extend my rear shocks with what i had at hand..the u shapped peice of steel never even came to mind! awsome time for some more wheel travel
<a href="www.pittsfieldcustomsclub.com/sportage.html" target="_blank">98 sportage</a>: warn manual hubs,upyourkia spacers, 104 tj springs, 235/75/r15 BFG T/A KO, tracker rims, cone air filter, custom cat-back with a skunk2 muffler. gonna be a 2.3L
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Re: Lifting a kia sportage? Look here first! Also tire size recommendations.
[Re: k120189]
#866677
06/13/09 06:54 PM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,476
Body Damage is Cool
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Actually its not a U shape any more... Look why... now its like the white one, has 2 nerves connecting the 2 "legs" of the U ![[Linked Image]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/fokion_sportage/diafores/DSC00796.jpg) the "U"shape has bended when in extreeeeeeem drop the spring left its place and fell out so when it articulated on the other side to get me off the hole I was in, the car "sat" on the shock and bended it... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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