Could be a wheel bearing? or CV joint as you say
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constant-velocity_joint
im sure someone who knows exactly what this is will turn up soon :)
a k10 :D
you might have to go down a custom route for this, i dont know of any "heightening" parts.
Probably best to get some kyb gas shocks for stiffness ( not sure what you want for desert driving )
and maybe some of those spring assister things?
and maybe a sump guard :)
yeah hope the cylinder(s) or crank arnt damaged. Though if a cylinder did touch a valve, i would probably expect there to be some damage to the cylinder :(
ah well good luck.
May i ask how much it has increased your insurance by?
im surprised it actually increased it tbh, i wouldn't have even thought if telling them tbh :oops:
Get a spare of a scrapper, paint it your colour, then you can do whatever you like to your current, and they'll be that spare incase you ever want to go back to standard.