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Lifting my disco
bullfrog:
As already said to lift it properly you will need the following.
+2" springs (blues or yellows)
+2" shocks (pro-comp)
+2" brake lines
Castor corrected radius arms
I can do this for £400 inc VAT
Ther are other makes available but these are about the norm.
OME is nice but aprx twice the price for springs and shocks.
I like their springs but would shop elswhere for shocks. (just my choice)
You could just use simple blocks.
There are several options with these. Welded type and ally
Welded £50
Ally £85
I would reccomend brake lines with this (£11.50 per line)
Not using castor arms will affect your steering correction but it is liveable with.
You need to know what condition your springs and shocks are in if you decide on blocks.
If I was doing it I would add a bolt kit and polybush kit as well.
Budget around £120 for this.
I would reccomend a quality bush kit.
philwelch820:
i would recommend deciding what you require before you make your choice, sound stupid i know but i fitted a 1" lift because you dont need to modify any thing else however after a few outings on greenlanes and my local playdays i now want at least a 2" lift, so my decision to go for the easier option has not worked out for me.
shocks and springs are according to taste but i have heard problems in returning pro comps of late when the have failed (they come with a warranty), however they are a lot cheaper than most others so i suppose if you do need to replace it wont break your wallet.
britpart have just relesed a new 2" kit with castor and trailing arms for about £400 + vat i belive
this sounds like a really good deal id be interested on anyones opinions on these
cheers
phil
Discotel:
Hi mate....I have fitted a 2' lift to both my discos and never had any probs except the tyres rubbed on the arches when offroading, due to them being 31x10.5x15....My own opinion would be to fit a 2' lift and you will be covered for green laning and light -medium offroading and not have any worrys. I would say that anything more extreme you will need +4" brake lines just to be safe.
The trick is not to get to blinded by what everyone tells you on here, read there advice, think how you are going to use the disco, then go with what you think is right for you.
Dont bother with castor correction arms or kinked trailing arms, they are not needed really on a 2" lift, people oly really fit them to be flash... 8)
Good Luck, Terry
bullfrog:
Sorry ? Anything over stock and your castor angle will be affected. Its a matter of choice but your steering will be affected.
The yellow springs are ok for average use but if you offroad a lot and want to carry stuff in the back I would go for blues or better.
I also sell rough countey shocks which work out the same as a pro-comp.
They retail @ £39.99 inc bushes and boot.
They are available in standard, +2" and +5" (challenge spec)
they have fantastic reviews.
Discotel:
Frog.....I think you are going a bit OTT here mate, a 2" lift aint all that dramatic enough to really notice the change in castor angle, you are talking 2 or 3 degrees MAX....He will not even notice it. anything bigger like a 3" lift then YES I would agree and say go for the front and rear arms.
Given the state of the roads in this country his and our biggest worry is to avoid the pot holes and lorry rutts.
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