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Lifted Disco query

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simondarby:
When I fitted the dampers and springs, it was obvious that the new shocks would be fully compressed before the axle hit the bump stops, which is why I fitted the extended bump stops.  But I have a feeling they may be too "extended" if you know what I mean...

It's not the tyres that hit, it's definitely the axle on stops...  or maybe the spring coils hitting each other... hadn't thought of that.

I might give the stiffer springs a go and see what they behave like.

Si

Tyke:

--- Quote ---I can see where you're coming from, but the closed length of a +2" shock is longer than a standard, hence they're more likely to bottom out using standard mounts and stops.
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Yeah, I know what you are saying and maybe I've made a few assumptions that I should have explained more fully. Agreed that with the longer tubes they can bottom out but I was thinking in terms of a moderate lift and from experience they don't normally cause a problem up to +2" with standard stops. Safety and piece of mind would suggest fitting longer stops however, just in case.



--- Quote --- But I have a feeling they may be too "extended" if you know what I mean...
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To be sure, measure the stops and compare with standard ones. If you have +2" shocks, then in theory the stops should be +2" over standard and if oversize tyres are fitted they should also be plus half the difference between standard tyre diameter and new tyre diameter. Cut them to size to suit the new components and all should clear as per standard.

In hindsight, I would extend the stops but not to the extent of some of the typical 'off the shelf' bolt-on stops which are sometimes a bit on the tall side. Possibly causing you to comment that they look 'too extended'. Very good for more 'extreme' set-ups but they will limit upward travel on what is only a moderate lift of an inch or two. Measuring everything up is the only safe way to determine what fits with what.


Unfortunately, as has been suggested earlier, maybe the stiffer springs/standard shocks would have been a simpler solution to your problem. At least if you now fit stiffer springs you will also have the off-road benifits of the extended travel, although the road ride will no doubt feel a little more harsh. I can live with that, personaly, but we all have our own preferences.

Range Rover Blues:
Do you have any idea how heavy the car is when fully loaded? it may be you have overloaded it and this is bad, it's also illegal.  I understand Dsicos can carry more than a RRC (funny as they are the same thing) but with my Rangie loaded up ti it's max weight I have no problems bottoming out, even driven hard off-road, it's always my teeth that suffer first :?

simondarby:
I can't believe the vehicle is overloaded..  6 people, 3 plastic kayaks and paddling gear isn't going to overload a Land Rover of any description.  I would be surprised if that overloaded a regular family estate/people carrier.

simondarby:
Had the 200Kg load springs fitted today.  What a difference...

Much firmer ride, sits slightly higher still at the back as well.  The ride is not too harsh which is why I was a little hesitant about going for such stiff springs but it handles really nicely.  We shall see what it does when I load it up this weekend to go paddling.

I was interested to see that the springs that were removed (100Kg) which had only been on since mid May showed obvious signs of the coils at the bottom end hitting each other. I'm sure they shouldn't have been doing that...

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