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Anyone got 2" lift before and after pictures?

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Iain C:
Says it all in the title really, just wondering if it's worth the effort for 2"??

Does it really mess up the on-road handling that much?  Does it really make a difference off road, and if so in what conditions, breakover angle only?  Thanks!

denviks:
hmmmm, where to start  :lol: . i originally didnt want to lift my disco and as such i only fitted HD springs. i did alot of other mods while leaving the suspension alone apart from +2 procomps to replace the old standard shocks.  it handled well.

after going out on variouse lane days and play site i seemed to get stuck ( left high and dry ) where my mates just breezed through.... so the lift went in. i have never looked back since. the handling on mine has remained very good with no adverse effects..... i belive they are all different in that department.

i now clear my diffs over most things which is such a change.

the top pic is how she was with standard shocks and springs with 225/70/16's

the bottom i have the lift,+2 procomp shocks and 265/75/16 fitted.

i do have a lot of weight in the boot in that pic..... :wink:

chris.hunt22:
I am doing mine this weekend, watch this space for photos (i'll also let you know how hard/or not it was)

Range Rover Blues:
Denviks hit the nail on the head, each car seems different once lifted.

One problem is that when new the castor coould be abywhere between plus 1 degree and plus 3.  A 2" lift takes 3 degrees out so if you do the maths, some cars are almost unsafe, others will still drive ok.

Have a look at my galery, Blue has a 2" lift that's starting to sag with all the extra weight, the red rangie has a set os HD police spec and they seem to have added at least an inch.  This car suffered badly with steering feedback (lack of it) as did the blue one, which has now been comprehensively modified.

the change is most noticeable in a EAS equiped vehicle, my LSE is a cow to drive in high profile but really nice in standard/low where the steering feedback comes in.

If you want a lift, buy the springs and dampers and see how it goes, you should change the brake flexis to cope with extra droop.  The you need to see if you like it or not.

Iain C:
Excellent, thanks for the advice, I have the 2" lift does look good.  My only concern would be if due to budget the lift came first followed by big rubber at a later date, would it look a bit daft on the standard tyres?

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