Hilux N70 - Formula V2 Lift Kit - 50MM

A complete 50mm lift for the N70 Hilux (2005-2015), built around Formula 4x4 shocks and pre-assembled, height-adjustable ReadyStruts. It's developed to improve ride quality, handling and control across sealed roads, touring routes and off-road terrain.

Most of the kit is Formula 4x4: the height-adjustable front struts, rear shocks, rear leaf springs and U-bolts. The ReadyStruts use King Springs coil springs and SuperPro top mounts, and the greasable shackle kit, brake hose extension and front chassis brace drop spacer kit are SuperPro, with a Whiteline front sway bar mount spacer kit. See every part in the What's in the kit tab.

Height-adjustable front struts

The front struts have a 3-position spring seat. A circlip locates the seat in one of three grooves on the strut body, and a 6061 aluminium spring seat with a locking bolt holds the setting. The lowest groove matches the factory (OEM) spring height.

It lets the front ride height be fine-tuned to suit your vehicle setup, accessory weight and preferred stance. That's useful if your accessory load changes over time, for example if you add a bull bar or winch later: the front height can be trimmed to suit.

The height-adjustable struts need two supporting kits, both included: a Whiteline front sway bar mount spacer kit, which re-aligns the factory sway bar link angle after lifting, and a SuperPro front chassis brace drop spacer kit, which lowers the factory chassis brace to provide sway bar clearance.

Adjusting the height is a workshop job. The strut has to be removed and the front end disassembled, so have it done by a suspension professional, followed by a wheel alignment.

Why Formula 4x4 shocks

• Fade-free damping. Low-pressure nitrogen gas for fade-free performance, with a design that aids heat dissipation.
• Built to last. An anti-corrosion finish, robotically welded seams, NOK oil seals and high-quality oil.
• SuperPro bushings. Fitted to the front struts.
• Quieter springs. A poly spring isolator on the front struts reduces spring noise and vibration transfer.
• Made for your vehicle. An application-specific design for your vehicle.

Pre-assembled ReadyStruts

Up front, the height-adjustable Formula 4x4 struts come pre-assembled with King Springs coil springs and SuperPro top mounts as a matched pair of ready-to-fit struts. There's no spring-and-strut dismantling before fitting, which helps cut installation time.

Ride, handling and load

Formula 4x4 shocks are tuned for a comfortable yet controlled ride, with heavy-duty construction suited to Australian touring and recreational 4WD use.

• Matched to your load. The springs create the lift, so choose your front load (bull bar and winch), engine type and rear load when you build your kit. Getting this right gives a level stance and a comfortable ride, and stops the rear sagging.
• Accessories first. Where possible, fit permanent accessories like bars, winches, drawers and canopies before the lift kit so the suspension is matched correctly from the start.
• Professional fitting. We recommend installation by a suspension technician or mechanic, preferably with wheel alignment facilities.

Who it suits

Hilux owners who want a comfortable, heavy-duty setup for daily driving, touring and recreational off-road use, with the option to trim the front ride height if their accessory load changes later. Check your vehicle in the Vehicle Fitment tab before you order.