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gords:
Well, I finally got round to doing some sort of test, to check that the new 235/85 tyres are OK. As I'm sure most of you know :wink:  I have done a 1" lift - rather than the 'standard' 2" lift. I have also trimmed the rear arches.

I ran it up onto ramps (front & rear, opposite sides) and it looks fine - ish :wink:

The front bumper has taken a bash at some stage and the nearside corner is further back than it should be. hence, the end cap gets jolly close to the tyre. I plan to trim the corner off the end caps!

At the rear, the front of the arch appears to be safe and the rear also looks clear thanks to the "remodelling" :wink:  it looks most likely that the tyre may hit the mud flap bracket/inner arch - we'll have to see on that one.

I haven't extended the bump stops yet - I need to replace the missing rear ones and then find some terrain that will max out the suspension travel. What do people reckon - will I need extended bump stops?

Fingers crossed, I'll make it to Billing on Saturday and there will still be off-road places left [-o<

Pictures in my gallery here

Actually, I should send these photos to AJS Tyres ... "you'll need at least a 2" lift to fit those tyres on a Discovery!"  :wink:

toger:
+1 Springs or was it +1 springs and +1 Shocks?

gords:

--- Quote from: "toger" ---+1 Springs or was it +1 springs and +1 Shocks?
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+1" springs and shocks (ProComp ES9000) :)

Bulli:
Gords, nice look but i dont want to be a killjoy....take off the front valance or your tyres WILL. Thats if they dont grab it pull it in and break something. I have 31inch on a 2 inch lift and they play merry hell with everything when it gets really bumpy. If you arent planning on anything too extreme you will still need to remove more...sorry
Extended bump stops are a good investment..have a look at chugga's post he made some and welded them in.

gords:

--- Quote from: "Bulli" ---....take off the front valance or your tyres WILL.
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Err, I don't have the front valance on any more :?  Are you talking about the bumper end caps?


--- Quote from: "Gords" ---The front bumper has taken a bash at some stage and the nearside corner is further back than it should be. hence, the end cap gets jolly close to the tyre. I plan to trim the corner off the end caps!
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See, already in hand :wink:

Extended bump stops are most likely on the list too!

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