oos_ya_daddy · Dec 10, 2008

Anyone who is willing to offer me their opinion on the following would be greatfully appreciated.

land rover discovery 2" inch lift kit on eBay, also, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 11-Dec-08 19:45:17 GMT)

Do I only need 2 dislocation cones and 2 shocks ? Do you use 2 of the old shocks ?

Griffdowg · Dec 10, 2008

you wont need any more dislo cones.

Im a bit disturbed that he has 2 bearmach springs and 2 possibly britpart ones. wonder why they are different. dont think mix and match is a good idea on suspension setups.

you have to add in the price of 2 shocks ontop of the final bid anyway, so your looking at £50 for 2 new shocks and then prob £100 final bid. thats £150 when you can get a full new set for £200.

is it worth it?

G

Beast o Bodmin · Dec 10, 2008

This will help in finding the correct spring weights...
land rover spring specifications

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 10, 2008

OK. I though I might have to buy the two new shocks. Thanks for the advice.

Im just after a cheap 2" lift to obtain more clearance under the diffs, when coupled with larger diameter tyres. If anyone sees any good deals then let me know. £100 would be better than £200. Im no bothered about load capacity or anything like that really. Hardly ever use it on the road.

Ive heard about spacers.... They any good ?

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 10, 2008

no lift kit increases the clearance under the diffs - only larger wheels/tyres will do that.

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 10, 2008

Thats why I said im doing it in conjunction with larger diameter tyres ! :wtf:

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 10, 2008

oos_ya_daddy said:
Im just after a cheap 2" lift to obtain more clearance under the diffs, when coupled with larger diameter tyres.

so apart from the larger tyres, what do yu think the 2" lift is going to do "to obtain more clearance under the diffs".

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 10, 2008

The 2" lift will allow the larger diameter tyres to be fitted right ?

Mseries3 · Dec 10, 2008

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/thinking-lifting-your-landy-read-first-66840.html

BOOMER · Dec 10, 2008

Download this:

http://www.lrparts.co.uk/images/stories/docs/allmakes 2008 accessory cat.pdf

Look at page 44 for really basic way of lifting your Landy - spring spacers.

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 10, 2008

Yep, they look ideal. Has anyone had good experience with spacers ?

Griffdowg · Dec 10, 2008

yer, but you can only go so big with 2" lift and a disco, thinking of chopping some bodywork? spacers are ok, i had some on my old 90.

G

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 10, 2008

Yes, I was going to trim the arches. Just keep trimming untill there is no rubbing.

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 11, 2008

Love the web site griffdowg. Some really cool places / pics !

BOOMER · Dec 11, 2008

oos_ya_daddy said:
Yep, they look ideal. Has anyone had good experience with spacers ?

I've used them with no problems, not hard to fit.
Make sure the spacers for the front have adequate access to undo the bottom nut of the shock absorber should it need replacing.
Otherwise it will be a time consuming job to replace one!

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 11, 2008

Cool, I think that might be the way forward for me. I assume that I still need to extend the brake pipes ?

I know I will probably just get a message back giving me the link to the "What size tyres can I put on my Discovery" but what can I actually get away with, in an easy and cheap to order size.

Also, any good brands to recomend ? (aggressive off road tread.) Ive been looking on Bronco but people have told me there are cheaper places with better tyres ?

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 11, 2008

oos_ya_daddy said:
Cool, I think that might be the way forward for me. I assume that I still need to extend the brake pipes ? tiz best too

I know I will probably just get a message back giving me the link to the "What size tyres can I put on my Discovery" but what can I actually get away with, in an easy and cheap to order size. yup - yu will

Also, any good brands to recomend ? (aggressive off road tread.) Ive been looking on Bronco but people have told me there are cheaper places with better tyres ? - Kumho Kl71s, i think

yu still gonna chop the body?

BOOMER · Dec 11, 2008

oos_ya_daddy said:
Also, any good brands to recomend ? (aggressive off road tread.) Ive been looking on Bronco but people have told me there are cheaper places with better tyres ?

RECIP TRIAL 235/70 16s, standard height suspension on mine.......

oos_ya_daddy · Dec 11, 2008

Yes, I think Ill trim the arches still.

When you say the arches, I am right in thinking that this means bodywork pannels ? Not the actual wheel arch ? ( I Can't really explain exactly what I mean, but I hope you get the idea ?)

I know you can trim the rear doors too, but I would like to avoid that if possible !

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 11, 2008

front wings are body panels - rear is wheel arch/doors. good luck.

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