Adding some lift to a Rodeo

[Colorado David]

I was tempted to comment on the Lifting Trooper Topic, but I would rather not hijack that topic. I have been researching a slight lift, 1.5 inches, for my Passport/Rodeo. I am running 31x10.5 BFG ATs right now. It is getting close to the end of their life and I would like to go with 32s. I also will need to support the extra weight of a winch bumper. I carry a lot of weight and my rear leaf springs began to sag. I had a spring and axle shop re-arch and add additional leaves to the rear springs to correct the problem. I have been reluctant to crank up the front torsion bars, but have been reading that this is the preferred method of getting 1.5 inches from the front. I've also been reading the links from the Lifting Trooper Topic. I may replace the torsion bars with the aftermarket ones from OME. Scott, if you are reading this topic, do you have any warning or suggestions?

 

[Vision Quest]

PlanenetIsuzu.com is predominantly Rodeos. If its been done to a Rodeo its there. Very informative.

 

[BKCowGod]

Remind me what year Rodeo you have...

I have some of These sitting in my garage. Yours for cheap if you want.

 

[Colorado David]

Mine is actually a Honda Passport, a 1994, but it is really a relabeled Isuzu Rodeo.

 

[BKCowGod]

Then these would go on just fine. Lifts the back end and requires a torsion crank to get the front to match. Lemme know, I've had 'em in the box they came in since they arrived the day before I decided to sell the 'zoo. (d'oh)

 

[Colorado David]

Thank you very much for the offer. I will let you know. I have a couple of emails out soliciting advice. I don't want to lift the back enough to have trouble with the drive shaft angle. There is already some lift built in from re-arching and adding the extra leaves to the rear.

If I crank the torsion bars enough to get an inch and a half of lift in the front, should I consider the manual locking hubs?

 

[BKCowGod]

I am a huge advocate of manual hubs no matter what. The positive knowledge that they really are locked is worth the inconvenience of getting out (to me).

That said, as I understand, 2" or less should be no problem with the stock system, but double check, I've been out of the Zoo for a while.