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2 or 3 ?
SnakeLogic:
Is there any real difference between a 2" and a 3" lift?
Well, let be qualify that. Though I don't teach mathematics, I understand that a 3" lift will give an extra inch of lift. I'm more interested in required upgrades, handling, etc. 2" seems to be the most popular by far, and I'm wondering why.
AbyssDJ:
yep - 1" ;)
a 2" lift is about as far as you can realistically go without tipping over on corners at anything more than 10mph, and also a 2" lift is roughly at the limits of the prop UJ's etc, so you'll need to change alsorts...
put basically:
2" = the norm, and adequate for pretty much everything. might have problems, might not
3" = the hardcore norm. most likely run into a lot of problems for the sake of an extra inch.......... just fit bigger tyres instead
redhand:
--- Quote from: "abyssdj" ---yep - 1" ;)
a 2" lift is about as far as you can realistically go without tipping over on corners at anything more than 10mph, and also a 2" lift is roughly at the limits of the prop UJ's etc, so you'll need to change alsorts...
put basically:
2" = the norm, and adequate for pretty much everything. might have problems, might not
3" = the hardcore norm. most likely run into a lot of problems for the sake of an extra inch.......... just fit bigger tyres instead
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And don't forget you could fit a 10" lift and it won't give you any extra ground clearance than a standard discovery already has. The only reason for a lift kit is to allow you to fit bigger wheels and tyres. The diffs are the lowest point on the vehicle snd they're underneath the suspension mountings. Lifting the body doesn't alter the height of the diffs. Ok it will give you a better approach/departure angle but that's all it'll do.
AbyssDJ:
--- Quote from: "redhand" ---And don't forget you could fit a 10" lift and it won't give you any extra ground clearance than a standard discovery already has. The only reason for a lift kit is to allow you to fit bigger wheels and tyres. The diffs are the lowest point on the vehicle snd they're underneath the suspension mountings. Lifting the body doesn't alter the height of the diffs. Ok it will give you a better approach/departure angle but that's all it'll do.
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all true, except that the third reason for a lift is to increase articulation if you do a proper job :)
redhand:
--- Quote from: "abyssdj" ---
--- Quote from: "redhand" ---And don't forget you could fit a 10" lift and it won't give you any extra ground clearance than a standard discovery already has. The only reason for a lift kit is to allow you to fit bigger wheels and tyres. The diffs are the lowest point on the vehicle snd they're underneath the suspension mountings. Lifting the body doesn't alter the height of the diffs. Ok it will give you a better approach/departure angle but that's all it'll do.
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all true, except that the third reason for a lift is to increase articulation if you do a proper job :)
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Agreed :lol: Wasn't knocking lifts going to fit a 2" lift to mine when I've sorted all the welding, drivetrain knocking problems etc. It's just that I find that a lot of people think a lift will give them lots of extra ground clearance whereas if your offroading consists of greenlaning and RTVs stiffer springs and slightly larger wheels will probably be more than adequate.
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