Getting a pickup with a lift kit to India - is it possible ?

Samurai · 11th May 2008, 14:23

Lift kits are available for GV too, but it messes with the handling, so I am not so eager for it.

RedMM340 · 11th May 2008, 14:27

The first truck pictured (blue) is highly modified and costs over $60,000 and the 2nd one (black) is not very modified but will run you over $20,000.

The Ford F-250 diesel has either a 7.3L, 6.0L, or 6.4L displacement and gets about 5 or 6 kilometers per liter, and the petrol version is a 6.8 liter V10 and you will be lucky to get 4 kpl.

There are companies in the U.S. that will do a RHD conversion for $15,000 or so. Then comes the issue of import duties. The last time I checked the duty will roughly cost you 100% of whatever you paid. So the costs start to get really high.

How do I know this? One of my vehicles in California is a Ford F-250 diesel

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Gaurav

anupmathur · 11th May 2008, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Lift kits are available for GV too, but it messes with the handling, so I am not so eager for it.

C'mon, you cannot possibly want a bigfoot and want handling at the same time!

agspins · 11th May 2008, 14:51

Instead wait for sometime get a Xenon and then lift it......will be very much servicable here....

pdev29 · 11th May 2008, 15:09

khaadu, lift kits are available and you can lift the vehicle without the kits also, just need to modify certrain parts, instead of getting into import trouble i recommend by a new tata 207 which is a 4*4, PS, A/C.. the only thing what you will have to do is get the good tyers and rims and lift the vehicle and you are all set to go.

condor · 11th May 2008, 16:19

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vid6639

: I'd like to see a lift kit on a Safari or Bolero. Awesome it would look.

Get a Xenon / Endy / Getaway with a lift kit. A Safari / Bolero wont cut it.

khaadu75 · 11th May 2008, 17:56

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Originally Posted by RedMM340

How do I know this? One of my vehicles in California is a Ford F-250 diesel

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Gaurav

U LUCKY GUY ....

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vkochar · 11th May 2008, 18:13

A kit can do wonders to a Safari or a Endy !!

I think TATA is about to launch the Xenon soon, maybe then Khaadu - you can have your dream come true.

My favourite Pick Up is Mitsubishi Warrior.

anupmathur · 11th May 2008, 21:46

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Originally Posted by condor

Get a Xenon / Endy / Getaway with a lift kit. A Safari / Bolero wont cut it.

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Originally Posted by vkochar

A kit can do wonders to a Safari or a Endy !!

It is a bit confusing. Would like to understand the reasons for this.

Jayabusa · 11th May 2008, 22:14

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Originally Posted by khaadu75

Indian automobile manufacturers still havnt dabbled in pick ups ...

Says who buddy?! The Mahindra Scorpio Pik-up is already out in the market!

adc · 11th May 2008, 22:18

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Originally Posted by vkochar

I think TATA is about to launch the Xenon soon, maybe then Khaadu - you can have your dream come true.

Xenon it is if you would like to execute the wish.

vkochar · 11th May 2008, 23:45

@ adc - The Xenon looks too good.

The second pic is one mean truck - Is that a Cadillac Escalade ? I may be wrong though.

adc · 12th May 2008, 00:11

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Originally Posted by vkochar

@ adc - The Xenon looks too good.

The second pic is one Bad A** truck - Is that a Cadillac Escalade ? I may be wrong though.

Cadillac Escalade it is.

Xenon's front end with a modification can come close and will be similar to this, though for that particular picture I dont like those hideous green flames.

Xenon can also be made similar to these Nissans with lift.

adc · 12th May 2008, 00:45

But then nothing comes close to a Dodge Ram BFT.

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The Chrysler people claim that BFT does not stand for what you think it does, instead suggesting less profane names like Big Fine Truck or Built For Towing.

vkochar · 12th May 2008, 08:04

That is the Warrior I was talking about. I think it would look awesome with a kit on !!

11th May 2008, 14:23	#16
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,948 Thanked: 47,252 Times View My Garage	Lift kits are available for GV too, but it messes with the handling, so I am not so eager for it.
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11th May 2008, 14:27	#17
RedMM340 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the move Posts: 457 Thanked: 34 Times	The first truck pictured (blue) is highly modified and costs over $60,000 and the 2nd one (black) is not very modified but will run you over $20,000. The Ford F-250 diesel has either a 7.3L, 6.0L, or 6.4L displacement and gets about 5 or 6 kilometers per liter, and the petrol version is a 6.8 liter V10 and you will be lucky to get 4 kpl. There are companies in the U.S. that will do a RHD conversion for $15,000 or so. Then comes the issue of import duties. The last time I checked the duty will roughly cost you 100% of whatever you paid. So the costs start to get really high. How do I know this? One of my vehicles in California is a Ford F-250 diesel. (pic attached) Gaurav Attached Thumbnails
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11th May 2008, 14:51	#19
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,660 Thanked: 522 Times View My Garage	Instead wait for sometime get a Xenon and then lift it......will be very much servicable here....
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pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 289 Times View My Garage	khaadu, lift kits are available and you can lift the vehicle without the kits also, just need to modify certrain parts, instead of getting into import trouble i recommend by a new tata 207 which is a 4*4, PS, A/C.. the only thing what you will have to do is get the good tyers and rims and lift the vehicle and you are all set to go.
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11th May 2008, 18:13	#23
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,150 Thanked: 850 Times View My Garage	A kit can do wonders to a Safari or a Endy !! I think TATA is about to launch the Xenon soon, maybe then Khaadu - you can have your dream come true. My favourite Pick Up is Mitsubishi Warrior.
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11th May 2008, 23:45	#27
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,150 Thanked: 850 Times View My Garage	@ adc - The Xenon looks too good. The second pic is one mean truck - Is that a Cadillac Escalade ? I may be wrong though. Last edited by GTO : 12th May 2008 at 10:16. Reason: No inappropriate language on this forum. Thanks
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12th May 2008, 08:04	#30
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,150 Thanked: 850 Times View My Garage	That is the Warrior I was talking about. I think it would look awesome with a kit on !!
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