Lift Questions - Diesel Forum

valveguy · 07-25-2008, 11:24 PM

I have "V" codes on the front of my X. and we are wanting to put a lift on it. I think we have decided on the 4.50" ICON Hanger Lift.

1. Besides a Rear Sway Bar, Different Shocks (?'s on these as well), Adjustable Panhard Bar, is there anything I need to do this correctly and safely for our family?

2. Regarding Shocks, I am sold on Billstein, as we have these on other vehicles, what model #'s do I need with the 4.50" Lift?

3. We are planning on putting 18" x 9" Centerline Forged Wheels, Anybody have any experience with these wheels? Good or Bad. Backspacing 4.5 or 5"? I think I want 4.5"

4. What size tire in a 18" can I put on these and not bulge out past the wheel wells, or have any rubbing issues?

Thanks in advance

caryt · 07-26-2008, 10:02 AM

I have done everything you want to do..see my 04 X sig.

Many things to get this correct IMO:
Modded B codes. correctly valved Bilsteins and I highly recommend using duals! You will need a new ds more than likely...a CV at the TC and will need to get the correct blocks to point the rear diff at the TC.

I'll be glad to help..

Cary