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kiteman0:
all i do is green lanes,was on the strata florida yesterday and realised a lift or new springs would really help.i need to change my front shocks due to a leak,
do you think if i change the front shocks (pair)
and put new springs all round +1" will it be better.
people we was with yesterday said my suspension had sagged alot
good job there wasn't alot of water around
                                                            cheers

mentalmoshio sophs V8i:
plus two inch pro comp set improved my ride no end. just these days are about 200 quid . plus u get gas shocks instead of oil ones

spacers are not worth it on worn out springs and shocks

ud have about 15 inch of clearence from the sills

Disco Matt:
If your existing springs have sagged, you'll probably find that a set of new standard height ones will sort it. Bear in mind that a lift will make it even more difficult to find suitable car parks, plus you'll have to extend brake hoses, etc.

kiteman0:
i didn't really want a 2" lift, just brought wheels and tyres and they will look stupid if the vehicle is to high,if i go for standard shocks and then 1" bigger springs allround,will they work ok together.

mentalmoshio sophs V8i:
maybe hd springs would be the answer there about 55 quid a set gives standard height but r alot firmer there the same springs as the police use. thing is do u intend to go further off road in the future.

put it this way first year i was on standard height with replacement bushes and shocks but the springs still felt worn out.

second year on was on a 2 inch lift and 235/70/16 grizzlys  great but even around the eastnor course ( the old land rover test ground ) one it still bellyed out at times

third year till now im running 2 inch lift and 265/75/16 macho . ive notice improve balance in cross axles and alot better road stable wise cause of the wider track and the extra height.

now intend to go plus 2 on the body.

all i ll say stages are better than a vast change in my view

ive got nothing fancy just springs , shocks , brake pipes and anti roll bars still on there.

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