I have just purchased a 300tdi which I intend to do some mild off roading (fun days & green laneing etc) I also intend to fit some slightly larger M/T tyres and was wondering what suspension mods people would reccomed ie 1", 1.5" or 2" lift (I don't want to affect the steering & on road manners too much or get into having to change prop shafts etc).
I have seen that M&M 4x4 do a suspension kit with no lift but cranked rear trailing arms for better articulation, does anyone have any experience with this kit?
If I were to fit a 1" or 1.5" lift would I still need to fit corrected radius arms?
Also, what if any, are the real world" advantages to bottom mounted dislocation cones Vs top mount dislocation cones?.

You can go up to 2" easily without needing to modify anything else to be honest. and at that amount of lift, only greenlaning and doing fun days there is no way you will need to use dislocation cones. Your first mod should be tall tires! A nice set of insa turbo saharas seem to be fairly standard, and well reviewed by all, this will get your diffs off the ground and give you better clearance.

What is it? you say 300tdi, but is it a disco? a defender?

Welcome to the forum too

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you wont need a suspension lift for 'mild' off roading

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And that.

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a lift WILL effect youe road handling. as stated ,mild offroad will not require lift. you can go upto 265/75r16 without lift. i suggest you get some decent boots in this size 1st. although mud terrains will also effect the road handling slightly...

Its a slippery slope to say the least. you cant have the best of both worlds, so its just a compromise as to how much road or how much mud driving you want to do.

tit for tat

G

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you will be amazed at how far these motors will go with a good grippy set of boots, In standard form.

Dont go spendin yer hard earned on yer mods till you know it's current limitations...even on yer road tyres.

that said, if you wanna put on your suspension lift... do a search - it's been covered more times than Paris Hilton..!

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Where do i exchange my old tat ten?Good deal that!

Thanks for the replys, I should have mentioned it was a disco.
I was going to start with a set of either BFG M/T's or I like the look of the Kumho KL71's put some under body protection and see how it goes.

good call!

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Gaffer tape is like The Force – it has a light side and a dark side, and it binds the Universe together

Get some recovery points as well-you'll need em eventualy