Turboman
Mab An Gov
what would be a down side to a body lift on a disco for example, obviously upside be ground clearance and bigger tyres...
would it be worth getting chassis treated and how much work and pound notes would this entail.
Worse on side slopes, unable to get under low branches, higher COG, worse road handling, propshaft wear if you have a big lift and no double cardons.
Chassis painting or Waxoyl etc. is one of the best ways to spend time and money on either disco or def.
BFGoodrich AT was my 1st choice of tyres. so i think for practicallity i'll get a disco (family purposes) with BFG AT, maybe sum and fuel tank, and track rod gaurds to start with.
BFG are good tyres and most like them, maybe a mud instead of AT if you want to do a lot of pay and play or trials.
Guards will do little harm, and may actually put more weight low down. I had a steering guard on mine for a few years, took it off as I realised it didnt have any dents on it. I was carrying the weight all the time for nothing, and it made some servicing jobs more awkward. Lent it to Mart now.