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Trailmaster vs Avo 2" lift kit.

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09 Nov 2015 19:15 #155827 by irishguy123
Trailmaster vs Avo 2" lift kit. was created by irishguy123
I'm putting together a bit of a build list for the next year or so, and I'm trying to decide on which 2" suspension lift to go for.

Both Avo and Trailmaster are available for similar prices (Avo from Jimnybits and Trailmaster from here) and both seem well regarded.

The car is used as a daily driver for most of the year apart from during the summer months. I do get out on local lanes occasionally and Im in and out of fields at home quite often. I could probably get away without lifting but the standard suspension is getting tired, so rather than spend money on stand height replacements, I might as well upgrade.

Has anyone experience of both or any advice on how they compare?

cheers.

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09 Nov 2015 20:25 #155842 by jim
Replied by jim on topic Trailmaster vs Avo 2" lift kit.
Costly kits but from what I have heard they really improve the ride.

Halfords dog taxi has the avos and he's able to adjust the stiffness. Have a look here on page 34

www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=to...8&id=17232&start=396

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09 Nov 2015 22:38 #155851 by TomDK
Replied by TomDK on topic Trailmaster vs Avo 2" lift kit.

irishguy123 wrote: I'm putting together a bit of a build list for the next year or so, and I'm trying to decide on which 2" suspension lift to go for.

Both Avo and Trailmaster are available for similar prices (Avo from Jimnybits and Trailmaster from here) and both seem well regarded.

The car is used as a daily driver for most of the year apart from during the summer months. I do get out on local lanes occasionally and Im in and out of fields at home quite often. I could probably get away without lifting but the standard suspension is getting tired, so rather than spend money on stand height replacements, I might as well upgrade.

Has anyone experience of both or any advice on how they compare?

cheers.


As far as I know, of those two only the Trail Master shocks are specifically made for the Jimny. Yes, the AVO's are adjustable. But that does not mean the valves inside the shock are made for the Jimny.

If you do a google search you'll find some mixed reviews of the AVO shocks in general.

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10 Nov 2015 00:24 #155862 by X8GGY
Hmmm, not strictly true...?

The 57690 shock also fits a Toyota 4 Runner / HiLux?

www.trailmaster.de/downloads/shocks.pdf

Not exactly the same size and weight of vehicle?...

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10 Nov 2015 05:12 #155867 by Halford
Loving my 16 stage adjustable AVO's :woohoo:

Only thing I woild say is that when you biy the kit with springs, the springs aren't as beefy as the trailmaster ones, nor are they they a fetching orange. :dry:

However, in my case, and I think yours, the less beefy AVO supplied springs are preferable as we have pretty standard weight truck without heavy off road kit.

Still fiddling with my dials :laugh:
Currently have fronts at 8 and rears at 10, the car sticks to the road well on urban tarmac. On motorway and A class roads, 7 and 8 gives a smoother limo feel.

;)

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10 Nov 2015 08:07 #155869 by irishguy123
Replied by irishguy123 on topic Trailmaster vs Avo 2" lift kit.
Hmm, interesting stuff guys. The adjustability of the Avos does appeal (although I wouldn't trust myself to leave them alone :laugh: ) and they're apparently rebuildable as well (although a google search does throw up a few bad reviews)

I was under the impression that the springs were simply the Jimnybits +2" lift although I may be wrong.

Choices, choices....

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