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Is it really true?
SnakeLogic:
Hi everybody.
I'm in Japan (though I'm not Japanese), and I'm having a LOT of trouble getting reliable information regarding off roading mods on my 95 300tdi. As you can imagine, most off-roaders drive Japanese vehicles.
My dealer insists that with the 2" suspension lift that I want (better clearance, and I want to fit bigger tyres) I DO NOT need to change my brake lines, and I can even keep the Bilstein dampers that I have now. Is he right? I always get my hands on his LRO magazines, but there's not help for this question to be found. I have not met ANY other Discovery owners who actually take their Disco off road.
With a 2" suspension lift and fender cutting (I don't really care how it ends up looking, as the body is scratched and dented all over anyway) what size tyres will I be able to fit and still actually use it everyday?
Next question:
Why does Safari Snorkel's website state that they DO NOT recommend oiled air filters? I was thinking of getting a K&N, and adding a Safari Snorkel as soon as possible (many of the off road driving spots are islands in the middle of rivers). Does anyone have any experience with this set-up?
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Budgie:
I would advise getting extended brake lines if you're off roading with it. Otherwise you stand a chance of snapping the lines on full articulation.
What size tyres depends on how much you want to cut out of the arches.
I run 33" on a +3" lift but there are some who are running 35" tyres on a +2" lift.
You can get wheelarch flares that make it look much better and cover the wide tyres. These need about 3 inches cutting out of the wings to fit them.
As for the Safari Snorkel, I use a K&N air filter on mine and not had any problems in the last two years. No idea why the they say not use them. :?
Lastly.........Welcome to Mud Club! :mrgreen: =D>
thermidorthelobster:
I've put a 2" lift on a 200tdi and a TD5 Disco and not had to extend the brake lines on either, but other people's experiences vary. So you'll have to try it and see!
I have just switched back to a normal filter from a K&N, as I found it was not doing a good job of actually filtering stuff out of the air intake, including things like wasps and other large bits that then splatted on the air flow meter. When I had to replace my MAF meter I decided enough was enough. To be fair, it might not have been to do with the filter, but I suspect it could have been - oil and wasps on the meter are not what it was designed for.
Jake:
If you have anti roll bars you can still run the original brake lines with a 2" lift.
I did for a year with no problems.
I have now changed to extendeds as i have removed the anti roll bars.
I run a K&N filter with a Safari snorkel.
Great little set up.
A bit of extra power and deep water wading capibilties. :D
Have a look at the mods on my 96 Disco
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/vehicle
If you have any questions, just ask :wink:
Good luck with your changes
:D
driftwood:
http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html
this should help with the tyres
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