Modification ?

I have just recently bought insa dakars 235/85/16 tyres on steel modulars for my disco .... What mods will I need to do to her ?? Ill be putting a 2" suspension lift kit on and ill cut the back arch but is there anything else I should or need to do ??? Thanks

Yes, get bigger tyres

Pmsl .....

i can't even imagine you'd need to do anything to fit them
standards only 235/75

disco147 said:

i can't even imagine you'd need to do anything to fit them
standards only 235/75

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Really?????

Disco 1 will probably need a camel cut at the minimum.

You may need to go further by cutting the lips off the arches or extending the bump stops.

disco147 said:

i can't even imagine you'd need to do anything to fit them
standards only 235/75

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thats just a little less than an extra 2'' overall diameter by my calculations so it'll certainly fill the arches a bit more

And standard 235/70, or 205's. Not 235/75's

Steve_R1979 said:

Really?????

Disco 1 will probably need a camel cut at the minimum.

You may need to go further by cutting the lips off the arches or extending the bump stops.

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Thanks guys ... Ill be cutting the back arch anyway .. Where would I get the bigger bump stops from ?????? Any recommendations ?

Steve_R1979 said:

Really?????

Disco 1 will probably need a camel cut at the minimum.

You may need to go further by cutting the lips off the arches or extending the bump stops.

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You do talk **** sometimes don't you…………..




I've got 245/75's on mine and don't have any cutting……..they fit perfectly and only just rub on full articulation which means that 235/75 should be just fine especially as thats what I had on mine before fitting the 245's and never had a problem

What dr evil said

Dr_evil said:

You do talk **** sometimes don't you…………..




I've got 245/75's on mine and don't have any cutting……..they fit perfectly and only just rub on full articulation which means that 235/75 should be just fine especially as thats what I had on mine before fitting the 245's and never had a problem

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Your a prick Evil

I have 235 85 16 on my RRC, which is the same chassis and arch lines as the disco, so I KNOW what I had to do to get them to clear.

Can't you can go play with the other kiddies.

so i was right? :lol:

and beddyman.... try typing into google... where do i get bigger bump stops for my land rover.... or better, try eBay

Steve_R1979 said:

Your a prick Evil

I have 235 85 16 on my RRC, which is the same chassis and arch lines as the disco, so I KNOW what I had to do to get them to clear.

Can't you can go play with the other kiddies.

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235/85 being 2" taller than a 235/75 :doh:


Fcukwit……..those are 81cm tall a 235/75 is only 75cm tall, thats more or less a 2" difference in diameter between the two and you may have the same chassis






But the arches aren't the same

Dr_evil said:

235/85 being 2" taller than a 235/75 :doh:


Fcukwit……..those are 81cm tall a 235/75 is only 75cm tall, thats more or less a 2" difference in diameter between the two and you may have the same chassis






But the arches aren't the same

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QFT

The common area of complaint is the rear of the rear arches which on a disco come down steeper than a RRC. As for the 235/75's, they are basically 31" which is what I had on mine, needed the rear of the rear arch trimmed and thats it, mine was with a 2" lift on it, never had any other issues.

Jongould said:

QFT

The common area of complaint is the rear of the rear arches which on a disco come down steeper than a RRC. As for the 235/75's, they are basically 31" which is what I had on mine, needed the rear of the rear arch trimmed and thats it, mine was with a 2" lift on it, never had any other issues.

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Depends how good your suspension is I suppose and the alloys, I'm running boosts with standard suspension and they rubbed on full articulation (245) however on HD Blue at +1.25 theres no problems when flexed.


Disco arches never changed shape from 200-300 did they ? Or from late to early rather ? Mines an extremely late 98 so may be wider but doubt it

don't need anything

Just to fuel the fire,on my 94 with 235/85's I had to camel cut and adjust the steering stops and this is with bearmach blues hd +30 front and +40 rear

Balls I've just noticed I've been arguing the wrong point……..I thought he was fitting 235/75 instead of the standard 205's :doh:


Still right though, no need for a camel cut or mods on 245 or 235 in 75% ratio

Wheel spacers will allow you to keep a reasonable turning circle whilst stopping the wheels rubbing on the inside of the arches on full lock.

Plus it gives you a wider stance, which looks good.

wheel spacers will also place extra stress on components