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2" lift essentials
Tyke:
Guys - about to lift the Discovery a couple of inch but need a quick bit of a confidence boost.
Having done plenty of searching around in the old posts it seems 2" is a pretty usefull and "standard'ish" lift and will not cause undue problems with the props and uj's. Was wondering about the brake lines though, some say it will need them others say not. Reckon I will get a set just in case and check it out when the vehicle is jacked. ABS brake sensors are also fitted, will the leads be long enough and what can I do if they ain't?
Also been thinking along the lines of disclocation cones, having heard the rear springs can "pop" with a lift. Can they be fitted easily at a later date as time is tight at the moment?
Got some space booked in the mates workshop for next Saturday afternoon so any idea on how the long the job will take and anything I have missed that I should watch out for.
Have a four post lift available and plenty of jacks, stands, tools etc.
Cheers
PUX:
eh up when i did mine i went with longer brake lines its just makes sense while your there just to do it for the sake of 35 pound and hour or so to do then you have peace of mind :wink:
Mr Bump:
get lots WD40 on everything (my favourite answer!)
Jubilee clips are a short term fix for making sure your springs don't dislocate :wink:
Dunno about Discos but on my 110 there was still a good amount of slack on the brake lines even when the chassis was supported and the axles were at full articulation (me stood on the end while the springs were being squeezed in)
Good luck!
Tyke:
Yeah mate - was thinking that myself. Safety critical issue. Can live with popping a rear spring but might not live with a popped brake line . . . . . :wink:
gords:
It took me near on 2 days to change all 4 springs and shocks. That was just me, on the drive. Most things did not undo/come off easily, even after many days of WD40-ing :roll:
From what I've read in the past, I would say it's probably worth going for extended brake lines for the peace of mind. Do you have (will you be keeping) anti-roll bars? If so, you won't need dis/re-location cones.
There are varying reports on whether +2" affects steering, etc. You may find it (the steering) will "tramline" and not centre properly.
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