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Discovery suspension lift
Budgie:
All above is the same advice I would give.
I fell into the trap Disco Inferno is on about!
I ordered a kit from MM 4x4 with a 2" lift but wasn't asked/didn't say that I had a winch & bumper, H/D rear bumper, rock sliders etc etc on it so when the kit was fitted it seemed ok but we left on a trip south last year and as soon as the loaded Disco hit undulations in the road out of Ullapool the rear axle was hitting the bumpstops (+2" bumps stops I should add! ) and we had to put up with it until we got back.
I now have +3" lifted springs on there and that did the trick. :D
You need to think why you want a 2" lift, is it to fit larger tyres to gain extra ground clearance for off road or could you get away with only a 1" lift, which could end up giving you +2" if your old springs are shot. This would mean you could use standard height shocks and avoid things like caster correction and propshaft problems.
I would still fit longer brake flexis even with a 1" lift! :wink:
robbie:
you know, call me a bit mad or something, but I dont really see what all the fuss is about lifts... My thought on them is that it makes you think you can go places others cant, or that you didnt before. This means you then attempt more extreme things, this then costs money cos you break things.... a very odd circle to be travelling in, especially if you need the car for other use during the week as I do.
I am happy with where I can get in the Disco, the Shogun, the 90 and the Jimny. Each one has its limits, and as long as you know what that is, no damage will occur..... I like the cheapness of that
<have I opened a can of worms here, or does someone else support my views>
Jim-Willy:
--- Quote from: "robbie" ---you know, call me a bit mad or something, but I dont really see what all the fuss is about lifts... My thought on them is that it makes you think you can go places others cant, or that you didnt before. This means you then attempt more extreme things, this then costs money cos you break things.... a very odd circle to be travelling in, especially if you need the car for other use during the week as I do.
I am happy with where I can get in the Disco, the Shogun, the 90 and the Jimny. Each one has its limits, and as long as you know what that is, no damage will occur..... I like the cheapness of that
<have I opened a can of worms here, or does someone else support my views>
--- End quote ---
I know where you are coming from, the 90 will be lifted shortly as the suspension is tired anyway and i'll fit a winch when funds allow. My uncle has been driving Landrovers offroad longer than i've been alive and never mods his and would probably still get further than me when i've got all the toys! Mind you, 4 cars you can afford to break one or two of em can't you :wink:
robbie:
--- Quote --- Mind you, 4 cars you can afford to break one or two of em can't you
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truth be known, I cant afford one of em, let alone to break one of em :shock:
Jim-Willy:
--- Quote from: "robbie" ---
--- Quote --- Mind you, 4 cars you can afford to break one or two of em can't you
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truth be known, I cant afford one of em, let alone to break one of em :shock:
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Fair enough Matey, are you the bloke that was modifying his wheel arch with a hammer at whitworth las time I went?
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