LIFTING PAJERO SUSPENSION LIFT KIT INSTALL | DOBINSONS IFP adjustable and IMS rear DIY step by step
2023 ж. 26 Қыр.
12 487 Рет қаралды
In this video you will learn how to install a new suspension in your car or more specifically a pajero. So come with me while I installed my first lift kit.
what I'm running now is Dobinsons ifp adjustable 2-3" front suspension. and the rears are dobinsons IMS Shocks, paired with Dobinsons 250kg+ Coils.
I got them from ebay store 4wdme, it's best to send them an email through ebay to organise them
COST with my ebay discount
- Front IFP $775
- rear IMS $464
- rear Coils $241
and double check your coil seat condition as you will probably have to buy some.
www.ebay.com.au/str/4wdme?mkc...
in total I save $300 buying through ebay.
I was running kings Springs in the pajero before removing them.
Awesome work Bia!
Thank you!!
That was awesome Bia, will definitely throw back to this when I’m rich enough to do mine.
Good job. Make sure you tighten all the bolt while the suspension is compressed. We use a jack and then tighten everything up.
I’m impressed 😉
Hey Bia. Great vid and well done on the install. What you removed in the front left was the auto levelling headlight sensor. Keep the vids coming! Cheers
Oh cool thank you! I didn't have the slightest idea what it was haha
This is great, I have watched a few self install lift kit videos for the Pajero, but yours is the best, gives me the confidence to do it myself.
Thank you, sometimes my way of explaining isn't always the greatest but I'm glad to help. And good luck!
We do the same as you. Hit the surface rust with the inhibitor. Always a great idea. Also if you wheel it, no matter how good you clean it, dirt is always hiding. 😂
Mud and dirt is just a pain, I love when your working under your car and you get a face full of dirt😂
LOL. No joke. We have to wear goggles or we are doomed....@@bia4x4
You got the Dosinsons!!
Yeah! They seem to be the go to
Great vid. I did this job on my NM. You made it look sooo easy! Great explanation, clear, concise and good camera work. Safety boots and safety glasses a must for a Vid in the public domain - shit happens.
Thank you! And 100% next time I do any work on the car, I'll put my boots on to be safe
The Dobs are the best looking stuffs. Usually you don't need to undo the upper ball joint unless you plan to replace while in there. For the lower stuff we use a 24v cordless impact. It will make short work of those nuts. Biggest thing about the Pajero lift install is doing the final tightening of the control arms and shocks/struts with tension on them. We use a smaller jack to jack them up some. Otherwise you may get some squeak's or creeks.
Ok thanks for the info! If I ever do another install I keep it in mind.
If you notice and creaking or squeaks then you can narrow it down to that. we learned our lesson after the first lift. We've done about 12 now. LOL. We got the rear lift down to 30-35 min start to finish. Last time we did the front we got new strut top hats and assembled the struts ahead of time so it was just a swap like you instead of having to break the old ones down and rebuild them then install.@@bia4x4
After install you can loosen off any bolts on the control arms that have rubber bushings, then tighten them up again while the car its on its wheels... this will make the bushes last longer, installing similar gear on my pajero this week !@@bia4x4
FREE STICKERS !!!! That’s gold 👍🍺 The Paj should be riding sweet now. Dobinsons are a very good choice and Australian made. Thanks for the vid and all the tips. 🍺
Yeah so excited only had to pay over a grand for free stickers!😂 but never the less they're free
I am 48 and still get excited by stickers 🤣@@bia4x4
Thanks!
Thank you for the donation
Great job good work. The little link bar you disconnected is for the headlights. Depending on the angle of the vehicle the head lights will adjust back to the road for better visibility. Wear some safety boots if you have some, next you work on the car. 🙌
Thank you, now I know what it's for, its cool the sensor adjusts to that. Yeah I do have boots and probably should have worn some shoes, but I very much live in cave man times and hate wearing shoes😅 I'm bare foot as much as I can be. But when it comes to working on my car I probably should. If you ever come across me in public 9 times out of 10 I'm walking shoeless haha
Was amazed that it took you until the fourth wheel before you lost some skin off your knuckles, lol. 😂
Me too😅😂
Awesome job! Love it PS: where did you get that jack? It's so cool 👍
I'm not sure where the jacks from I just borrowed it but I believe it's about 100 years old and is for a truck. It's pretty cool!
Good video on the install. Just watch your wheel alignment. Without aftermarket upper arms it may ruin the outside of the tyres on the front. Mine didnt last long before it started to happen. Also, watch your CV angles. Most IFS 4wds need a diff drop to help the CV angle so you are not stuff boots & the CV's. I learnt the hard way. Also, don't tighten suspension bolts while it's in the air. Do up hand tight then tighten once it's on the ground. Will set the bushes in the wrong spot and will cause them to wear out quicker as they are loaded without weight not loaded with weight like they need to be done. Besides that, keen to see how it goes over time🤙
Ok, thank you for the help. I'll research a bit more, but I did tighten everything again at ground level. I made sure of that
@bia4x4 I'm no engineer but just going by my past mistakes. Ended up costing me double what it should and ended up removing the lift as it was useless and a waste of money in the end. As long as you don't torque it all unloaded, you'll be fine👍
Can you show us how to change transmission oil?
Great job.. question, do you know Ironman kits? Are they a good option.. I’m from Brazil there are a store selling them here. For us a little bit expensive to import parts from other countries… thank you!
well done 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
Did you feel any different on the bumps ?
Yeah big difference, by my old ones were in so bad condition that the new ones feel like driving on a cloud
@@bia4x4 link to shop please
Did you check the bushes in the lower control arm as well? Otherwise good job . Also any more than 2” lift usually requires fancy new upper control arms which can get expensive
Yeah I'm keeping an eye out for an upper control arm
Wondering, did you have to go for a wheel Alinment after that, Thanks for sharing 👍😎
Yeah I did, buy I also went with bigger tyres too after this video, so it definitely needed a wheel alignment
@@bia4x4 thanks, cheers
Perhaps, in a future vid, you could report back how you are finding the handling with the new suspension. Road, dry conditions, wet, offroad, etc. And whether you are happy with your choice. Thanks :)
I will after I have a good run in it, currently on a 4wding road trip up the east coast so im able to give it a good run, so far so good and I'm happy
You don't have to unclip the front brake line to make it easier.. you can undo that bolt on the chassis rail that retains the ABS wheel speed sensor and get a lot more movement in the upper control arm !
Thanks I'll keep that in mind the next time
Where’d you get the 3 inch dobinsons lift have you got the link? Cheers legend
www.ebay.com.au/str/4wdme?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=K_KHot3yRrO&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=5Axyd46RQOW&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY. For some reason I can't share the actual link, but this is the link to the store
great video as usual. Can i ask the part numbers of the fronts and rears also what weight are they rated at and cost please. im looking at changing my current bilstein/lovells 2" lift as i have drawers and battery in the rear the same as yours and they sit a bit low in the rear because of the extra weight.
Hey feel free to message me on facebook or instagram and I can send you screen shots/ links to the items as for some reason it's being difficult right now and not allowing me to. The rear springs are rated 250kg.
Just joined your channel. Love wgst you do. How much did the lift kit cost?
All the info is in the description of the video and I think there's a link also
A trick to getting the rear control arm to align with the knuckle is to use a ratchet strap with one end secured to something solid toward the front of the car and then slowly ratchet the control arm forward and into place, saw it in another KZhead vid and really helped me with mine, just revisiting some vids now as swapping from a lovells linear spring to a Kings progressive rate in the back. Have found the lovells too stiff and been putting up with it for 5 years. How are you finding your setup? Living up to your expectations? I have to say you’ve got some quality gear there.
Awome tip! Thank you that definitely would have made life a little easier and I'll do next time. So far I'm super happy with the dobinsons so much smoother and better then my last letup. I've been out a few times 4wd over the last few months and I'm happy with how they've held up. I did a little update video on my Chanel about 2 weeks ago. But so far very happy with everything. And even happier that I was able to install the lift myself and nothing's gone wrong with it the last few months so I'll call it a win
what tyre dimensions are you using? 15"?
I'm changed since this video, from 265/70/17 to 285/70/17
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Any change in the ride quality? Im just after that
Massive difference, for the better, especially bc the bushes were destroyed
@@bia4x4 there are different options for this kit, which one to get if you have ride comfort in mind only?
You can get remote res, and they will be a lot more comfortable but also cost a lot more. But the ride will be a lot smoother. But I found the ones I got are good enough for my needs
That was awesome Bia, will definitely throw back to this when I’m rich enough to do mine.