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Suspension Question

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Damonski:
Yep I have to say that bigger tyres are a nono, it came originally with 205/somethings on it.

After reading more and looking on the various websites I think standard or a 1" is a good way forward. The mpi certainly doesnt have the power for bigger wheels especially when the caravan is there too :)

Wanderer:
That was my problem Damo,

When towing the caravan I was forever going up and down the box while cruising around 55mph. With the transfer box swap it doesn't cause a problem. However the fuel bills then start to go up.

I doubt I would go the big lift route again other than for the fact it gives you more room for tyres that will give you the ability to get the diff casing higher off the ground. It's the diffs that usually impede most people's progress.

Ed

gords:
I voted 1" lift, as that's what I have. I also have 235/85 tyres.

I stuck with a 1" lift to avoid the possible problems with propshafts, radius arms, etc.

The tyres give the most useful lift, but I don't think you could fit them without the minimum 1" lift. The only mod required is to trim the rear arches a bit.

Big Rich:
I put plus one inch on my truck. The springs wern't cheap and I got plus 2 inch dampers (Koni ajustable) but I wish I had gone for 2 inch at the start.  :roll:

Rich

lrmike:
I've currently got 2" on my disco, no problems with the suspension or driveline (slight vibration around 45mph, but that was there before the lift, too).  Even ran the stock rotoflex coupling for a while and it lasted remarkably well!
The only issue I've had was in towing, but that was after I fitted the 235/85R16 Super Swamper tires and removed the sway bars  :-k    #-o

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