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Suspension Question
Disco Inferno:
i'd go with the shocks being goosed.
muddyweb:
As an everyday vehicle and tow vehicle, I wouldn't put more than an inch of lift on it just for the sake of it... no point in putting all the other bits of the vehicle under additional strain for little benefit.
Damonski:
Cheers guys, really I dont want to change tyres, Ive very happy with the BFG ATs at their 235 size. Remember as well this is a 2litre mpi and bigger tyres are going to play havoc with my gearing and top speed is already flat out about 65ish.
Soooo, on that note, what kind of makes/models should I be looking for maybe staying standard or taking Tims advise of a 1" which sounds a good compromise :)
Also got to bear in mind my 5yr and 3yr old kids who already need a helping hand to get in since I took off the sidesteps :lol:
Henry Webster:
It sounds to me like your shocks are worn. Is it sagging? If not, you could get away with just fitting shocks at this stage if money is tight, if not put some new std height springs on as well.
If you are going to stick with your tyres then there is little point in lifting in my opinion. A lift will always have an impact on roadholding and towing - regardless of what people might say and potentially has an impact on other components such as props as you mention.
In terms of which shocks - I fit std replacement Woodheads on my non-race discovery which I use for similar activities to you + setting up rounds of the British Off Road Championship. Reason: cheap. These are available from most of the spares company. Mine originate from Allmakes, but I imagine Britpart do them as well.
If you want to uprate a bit then I would recommend either Procomps which I use on the racer and are excellent, or Konis which I have used on numerous road cars and am always impressed with. Either way I would always splash out and buy new rather than second hand.
Tyke:
--- Quote ---taking Tims advise of a 1" which sounds a good compromise
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And then you still have the option to fit slightly larger tyres as the kids grow up and demand more fun in the 'ruff-stuff' :lol:
Seriously though - lift is highly addictive . . . . . be very carefull cos it has become an expensive habit for many of us :twisted:
1" for what you are doing with the Mpi sounds a very good compromise and that little 'extra' may be most welcome some day :wink:
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