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Suspension Question

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Spooky:
A mate of mine runs a 200-series V8 with a 2" lift. He's had no problems whatsoever.  This particular car has no anti-roll bars, and is still on its original radius arms, props and brake lines (a thorough articulation test showed no need to replace them).

If you decide to go for a 1" lift, a good tyre size (that doesn't look either too big or too small) is 225-75R16. This is the set-up that I ran on a Rangie for a while (before I sold the thing!) ...

bullfrog:
I would replace standard.
On any other engine yes lift it and go big on tyre but on an Mpi Nooooooooooo. :shock:
Your engine will struggle on bigger tyres and look daft on standard.
You would not need new radius arms and props for a +1" or +2".
If your kids struggle now then a lift will mess that up.
I would go for H/D disco rears as the tank guard is fairly heavy and you originals are probably worn out.
I would go for monroe gas adventurers . They offer a nice ride and good bump rebound.
If you want a lifted LR sell yours and get a Tdi when funds allow and then go BIG. :?:  :idea:
Dont waste your money now.
The 90 springs will NOT be right for your disco anyway as yours needs stronger springs on the back.
I have lifted loads of LRs and there are pros and cons to it. Its not just "cool"
If you use it every day you may find it a bit wallowy .
If its just for ride quility and towing get a set of H/D standard hieght.
Maybe +1"s but no more. :arrow:
Your brake lines and every thing else will be fine with this.
If you do get vibration check the UJs as they may be worn , You wont need an expensive prop upgrade even if you do go down the +2" route.
Thats my 5pence worth, You decide ! :D
 :D

davidlandy:
go 2"

its about as high as u can go without bother

..and its makes it all worthwhile

..and if u get bitten by the bug you will go to 2" anyway so save buying 2 lots of suspension.

but remember as Daz has said this dont increase the amount of ver y important space under the diffs - so consider tyres like 235/85s to keep it all in proportion

Damonski:
Bigger tyres are a total no go for me. simply because the 2l Mpi engine wont take them!

Already noticed a difference from the 205's it originally had on it.

Damonski:
Ive gone with 2"

The wheels fill the arches quite well at the moment, so I figured we will see how it looks and go's anyway.

Also could always be moved/upgraded onto a 300tdi.

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