Lift kit for my E

mechanicguy24 · 03-10-2012, 10:55 PM

Im looking to lift my E. I have a ex awd. I know that lifting my E may cause binding due to the shared suspension parts and links with rsx or similar models. I want clearance and to be able to do more off road friendly trips with my E. I'm not concerned with comfortable ride or fuel economy. I love my E and would like to be able to drive through deeper mud and handle a little more off road conditions without hearing that annoying and spine tingling sound of the fuel tank protection scraping against dirt or those rocks that hang a little higher than I thought my E could handle. It seems my E has the ground clearance of a street car when offroad. I just want to be able to go offroad with the security of knowing I have a few extra inches to have a little more fun offroad.

beemerchef · 03-14-2012, 10:54 PM

I had mine done at CCM about 15,000 miles ago. I let him do it in San Luis Obispo and not a single issue with it. I don't treat it like a Jeep (!!!) but it sure allows me to go where I want to go...

Ara and Spirit

clintons01 · 03-20-2012, 12:07 PM

CCM is the best bang for your buck. If you have it installed professionally you wont have any issues.

slimerdogs · 06-20-2012, 03:09 AM

I beg to differ.... Want one???

aukaiiki · 06-20-2012, 11:01 AM

slimerdogs, are you selling your CCM Lift kit? If you are PM me.

Aloha,
aukaiiki sends...

ClubGitmo · 06-20-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimerdogs

I beg to differ.... Want one???

Is there a thread around here with your reasoning/problems? Im interested in knowing...

slimerdogs · 06-22-2012, 02:56 AM

Don't know if you would want to put a lift on a SC

The biggest problem is with the front shafts from the severe angle you will loose the CV boots eventually and you will have more torque steer with the lift. Watch gassing it during a tight turn. Also you have to cut the frame flange to keep from bending the tie rods. If you are not going to load your E or tow with it and not in a hilly area like I am and do then it will work. I would like to see a 1.5 or 2" lift instead. I am keeping the rear upper arms from the kit but the rest is going.

ClubGitmo · 06-22-2012, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the come back. No, not planning on lifting the SC...

Just morbid curiosity. Hadn't heard too much negative about it so I was curious

slimerdogs · 06-23-2012, 02:17 AM

I wouldn't feel so bad about the lift but other then the CV boots and talking to the owner of CCM was like riding a bull for 8 seconds.

DaZe831 · 08-27-2012, 02:52 AM

Considering the CCM lift. Element isn't my main vehicle, so not worried about it. Elements with the lift look awesome!

03-10-2012, 10:55 PM	#1
mechanicguy24 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2003 4WD EX 5AT Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4	Lift kit for my E Im looking to lift my E. I have a ex awd. I know that lifting my E may cause binding due to the shared suspension parts and links with rsx or similar models. I want clearance and to be able to do more off road friendly trips with my E. I'm not concerned with comfortable ride or fuel economy. I love my E and would like to be able to drive through deeper mud and handle a little more off road conditions without hearing that annoying and spine tingling sound of the fuel tank protection scraping against dirt or those rocks that hang a little higher than I thought my E could handle. It seems my E has the ground clearance of a street car when offroad. I just want to be able to go offroad with the security of knowing I have a few extra inches to have a little more fun offroad.

03-14-2012, 10:54 PM	#2
beemerchef Premium Member 2004 4WD EX MT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: on the road Posts: 110	I had mine done at CCM about 15,000 miles ago. I let him do it in San Luis Obispo and not a single issue with it. I don't treat it like a Jeep (!!!) but it sure allows me to go where I want to go... Ara and Spirit __________________ Be well, always. Ara & Spirit Our Journey under the Stars, 6 years on the path... The Oasis of my Soul 2004 "E" / 125K / 3" CCM lift kit / 225 tires / ECamper towing sometimes... 1500lbs +/- Featherlite trailer / 96 R1100GS 301 K + Ural Sidecar Ural Gear-Up 2012 "Terra Explorer" 2WD/Reverse

06-20-2012, 03:09 AM	#4
slimerdogs EOC Rank: Carbon 2003 4WD EX MT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Big Bear Ca Posts: 1,803	I beg to differ.... Want one??? __________________ Floor mats and full carpet, Bug deflector, Fogs and DRL kit, HIDs, CAI, 2 1/2 exhaust. Roof rack. 2" hitch , Took out the POS lift kit.

06-22-2012, 02:56 AM	#7
slimerdogs EOC Rank: Carbon 2003 4WD EX MT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Big Bear Ca Posts: 1,803	Don't know if you would want to put a lift on a SC The biggest problem is with the front shafts from the severe angle you will loose the CV boots eventually and you will have more torque steer with the lift. Watch gassing it during a tight turn. Also you have to cut the frame flange to keep from bending the tie rods. If you are not going to load your E or tow with it and not in a hilly area like I am and do then it will work. I would like to see a 1.5 or 2" lift instead. I am keeping the rear upper arms from the kit but the rest is going. __________________ Floor mats and full carpet, Bug deflector, Fogs and DRL kit, HIDs, CAI, 2 1/2 exhaust. Roof rack. 2" hitch , Took out the POS lift kit.

06-23-2012, 02:17 AM	#9
slimerdogs EOC Rank: Carbon 2003 4WD EX MT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Big Bear Ca Posts: 1,803	I wouldn't feel so bad about the lift but other then the CV boots and talking to the owner of CCM was like riding a bull for 8 seconds. __________________ Floor mats and full carpet, Bug deflector, Fogs and DRL kit, HIDs, CAI, 2 1/2 exhaust. Roof rack. 2" hitch , Took out the POS lift kit.

03-20-2012, 12:07 PM	#3
clintons01 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2005 4WD EX AT Galapagos Green Metallic (GGM) Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 43	CCM is the best bang for your buck. If you have it installed professionally you wont have any issues.

06-20-2012, 11:01 AM	#5
aukaiiki EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2005 4WD EX 5AT Rallye Red (RR) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawai'i Northwest Bremerton WA Posts: 19	slimerdogs, are you selling your CCM Lift kit? If you are PM me. Aloha, aukaiiki sends...

06-22-2012, 07:28 AM	#8
ClubGitmo EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2009 SC 2WD 5AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 30	Thanks for the come back. No, not planning on lifting the SC... Just morbid curiosity. Hadn't heard too much negative about it so I was curious

08-27-2012, 02:52 AM	#10
DaZe831 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2006 2WD DX AT Cargo Khaki (CK) Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Considering the CCM lift. Element isn't my main vehicle, so not worried about it. Elements with the lift look awesome!

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