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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on September 27, 2007, 23:17:12
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can some give me photos and tips whats involved . it a manual gearbox ive got and custom made lpg tank guards fitted to the body and chassais which will need attention cause it tight to the rear trail arm mount.
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Speak to Wizard as he sells them on Ebay, he's lifted his body I think by 3"
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Installing a Body Lift.
A basic guide for a Land Rover Discovery
A body lift is not as straightforward as it may seem. You need to do a bit more than put in a set of spacers under the body mounts. This is a basic guide to lifting the body on a Discovery and can be use for other lifts as and when required.
The first job you need to do is replace the five flexible rubber brake lines.
There are two on each front wheel and one over the back axle.
If you install a two-inch body lift I would recommend having plus 4 inch extended brake lines fitted.
Below is a list of “other†parts required to do the job.
10 body spacers
10 long bolts (3/8 unf x 6 inch long)
4 extended body tie rods
2 radiator mounts
2 rear bumper brackets
2 front bumper brackets.
A few days before you begin your body lift its advisable to spray the mounting bolts with a good quality penetrating oil.
Begin with taking off the bumpers, or just the plastic end caps if you want to lift the bumpers at a later date. Bear in mind that the bumpers are attached to the chassis so once you have lifted the body you will have a 2-inch gap between the body and bumper.
Remove the 4 body tie rods; these attach the seat belts to the chassis.
Slacken off the steering column bolts; don’t remove the bolts, as the splines on the shaft will only need to move about 10mm as the body is lifted.
Undo and remove the 5 body mounting bolts on one side, and remove the nuts on the bolts on the other side (leave the bolts in position)
With the aid of a Hi Lift jack begin to lift the side with the bolts removed. Periodically check that no electrical wires etc are being pulled out of place; also keep an eye on the air filter pipe work as this is mounted on the body. The clutch pipe work will need to be kept in mind as this is also attached to the body. There is enough slack in both of these components so no extra modifications should be required.
Once you have gained enough lift you can start putting in the spacers. When one side is complete continue with the other side. Secure all the body mounting bolts once all the spacers are in.
The radiator is chassis mounted so when you have lifted the body fit the two top mounting spacers onto the two pins located on the sides of the radiator.
Attach the extended body tie rods.
Check the steering shaft and re tighten the bolts. Lift the bumpers as and when required.
total cost of kit is 80 quid
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Yep thats about it.
I put on a 2 inch body lift and it is fairly easy.
I found lifting the bumpers to be the fiddly part.
wizard :twisted:
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There some points missed there
(for referance * is where I'm not sure if discos are different to RRC)
The fuel filler pipe* on a RRC the flex pipe needs attention, though for smaller lifts you can just rotate it on certain models.
It doesn't actually say, so undo all the nuts on the 10 mounts before lifting, not just one side first.
There are 6 places where the body rests on the chassis* which ideally blocks should be inswerted and fixed to maitain the support. I tack welded in pieces of box section steel.
With a simple braket it is possible to lower the top mount for the rear brake line flex, I lowered mine more than the lift raised it to suit the rear suspension modifications.
Total cost can be as little as £0.00p with a some inginuity :D plus labour :roll:
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anybody got pics of there disco with a 2 inch body lift on just wanna see how the body looks away from the bumpers
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Here s a few pix
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/wizard/gallery/Bodylift
wizard
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Here s a few pix
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/wizard/gallery/Bodylift
wizard
..note it also moves the winch away from the gril you spent hours re-moddelling for a snug fit! :lol:
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have a chat with robbie (way to deep) he done it to his disco a while ago
ps im selling my toy in the pic
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...useful stuff, I am being pretty useless with a welder - does anyone make brackets to move the bumpers to match the lift?
Thanks
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For the rears its just a bit of 50mm x 6mm flat bar with a slight bend in it.
The front is a bit more involved but a piece of 70 x 150mm channel will do for most bumpers.
Regards
wizard :twisted:
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... thanks - will look into getting some - any photos of them?