Craftycarper3

Member

• Aug 7, 2017

• #1

Hi all, would you guys recommend the Britpart/supergaz lift kits that are available as in the link below? I hear s lot of negative comments regarding this company but they put a 50,000 mile warranty on these, only info would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321853010373

 

bankz5152

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• Aug 7, 2017

• #2

For a 2" lift you don't need any of that. I fitted the Terrafirma Medium Load kit which was around £230, vastly improved the ride (old shocks where badly worn & HD springs didnt help). Overall lifted the landy around 1.5", though I had a cage, sliders, HD bumper etc...

 

Craftycarper3

Member

• Aug 7, 2017

• #3

Thank you for that, I appreciate it

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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• Aug 8, 2017

• #4

I'd agree with @bankz5152 . The radius and trailing arms do work well, trailing to allow better articulation, and radius the same to some extent but they also counter the 'lift' of the steering putting the steering slightly out. However, the radius arms also return the diff to a flatter aspect so the prop might bind more, so although it all should work, it might need more work to get it working correctly. The main benefit of lift springs and shocks is to allow slightly larger diameter tyres ... in which case I'd say get the basics, springs and shocks, and buy the others separately later if you think you need them!

With hindsight, or experience, if you want to go further offroad I wouldn't bother, to start with. I'd save a bit more money and buy an Ashcroft rear air locker ... but that's a different thing entirely!!

 

bankz5152

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• Aug 8, 2017

• #5

+1 Paul. Std height Fenders are bloody capable, only reason I fitted the 'Medium Load kit' was I had a lot of extra weight on my 90 and had enough of the HD springs! As for the 110 I went for the same, due to eventually adding the same weight. Plus I fitted 33" tyres and lost a fair bit of articulation in the process!

 

Craftycarper3

Member

• Aug 8, 2017

• #6

Thanks for clarification regarding the lift kit. I will buy just the dampers & springs for now, I won't be using it for serious off road use, I just want it to look a little better than a stanadard disco.
I'm also thinking of putting a tubular front number on it too, the venom type that is available on eBay. Have any of you guys used these ?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322623531052

 

bankz5152

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• Aug 8, 2017

• #7

They are decent, i just didnt want the logo. So went for a Terrafirma one but Dixon Fabrications make a similar unit for alot less

 

Craftycarper3

Member

• Aug 8, 2017

• #8

I really like the Dixon bumpers. I will be ordering the one with the spotlights built in.. thank you for pointing this company out to me..