2" Suspension Lift - Cost to fit in a garage

s0ftmick · Mar 2, 2013

Hi all,

New to the forum so please be nice!

I bought myself a 96 Discovery 1 around 6 weeks ago and wanted to add a 2" lift to increase hight and improve articulation.

Have bought new cranked radius arms, trailing arms, a Gwynn Lewis challenge kit with +5" struts and 2" lift springs with the intention of fitting myself.

I think I have underestimated the amount of work involved and wondered firstly how much it would cost to have somebody fit it for me and also to ask if any of you can recommend a garage in the Oldham Manchester area to do the work?

Thanks in advance!

Keith

nathan5346 · Mar 2, 2013

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Critical Mick · Mar 2, 2013

Seriously mate, as overwhelming as it might seem, changing the suspension isn't that difficult. I did exactly the same as you and I'm little more than an enthusiastic amateur. It took about 3 days in total, but that included all the headscratching and a trip to buy a new rear shock mount. A garage would easily do it in half that but charge anywhere between £300-£500 for it.

I really urge you to have a go yourself. If you do get stuck there's plenty of people on here to give advice (After the requisite amount of **** taking of course)

Soloby Rob · Mar 2, 2013

s0ftmick said:
Hi all,

New to the forum so please be nice!

I bought myself a 96 Discovery 1 around 6 weeks ago and wanted to add a 2" lift to increase hight and improve articulation.

Have bought new cranked radius arms, trailing arms, a Gwynn Lewis challenge kit with +5" struts and 2" lift springs with the intention of fitting myself.

I think I have underestimated the amount of work involved and wondered firstly how much it would cost to have somebody fit it for me and also to ask if any of you can recommend a garage in the Oldham Manchester area to do the work?

Thanks in advance!

Keith

Not possible no way, no chance. Daft intro but :welcome2: anyway.

godzilla84 · Mar 2, 2013

The hardest bit will be undoing the trailing arm/radius arm bolts. I did mine last January without changing the trailing arms/radius arms in two afternoons. IF you want to do it yourself, buy some decent penetrating (snigger) fluid (not WD40) and give all the bolts a really good soaking for a week before you start. Post some pics to reduce the **** taking too.

Oh and welcome.

MPfive · Mar 2, 2013

Just do it a bit at a time. You don't need to fit it all in go. Do springs and dameps one weekend and the arms the next. You can still drive it then. As long as you got a good jack to lift the chassis you'll be fine,don't forget to extend the brake lines with that set up. A good investment would be some good ratchet spanners.

godzilla84 · Mar 2, 2013

MPfive said:
Just do it a bit at a time. You don't need to fit it all in go. Do springs and dameps one weekend and the arms the next. You can still drive it then. As long as you got a good jack to lift the chassis you'll be fine,don't forget to extend the brake lines with that set up. A good investment would be some good ratchet spanners.

:5biagree:

s0ftmick · Mar 2, 2013

Hi and thanks for the replies!

I am going to have another a look at the suspension and brake lines tomorrow and look at a new plan.

s0ftmick · Mar 2, 2013

Sorry hadn't finished typing!

As another "enthusiastic amateur" would there be a particular penetrating fluid you WOULD recommend and the same for the ratchet spanners?

Thanks in advance!

godzilla84 · Mar 2, 2013

Oh, and do the back first. Its much easier and it's better to drive facing nose down than nose up.

robint · Mar 2, 2013

ya wont need to change brake lines if your only going 2 inch nor the radius arms will work perfectly well as standard

MPfive · Mar 2, 2013

robint said:
ya wont need to change brake lines if your only going 2 inch nor the radius arms will work perfectly well as standard

normally I would agree,but if hes gone for the gywen lewis challenge kit I'd fit them to be on the safe side

s0ftmick · Mar 2, 2013

Actually that raises another question!

Does +2" lift & +5" additional travel mean +7" brake lines?

Sorry if this is stupid!:hysterically_laughi

Toonraider1 · Mar 2, 2013

Did this myself 3 years ago to my D1 and it was simple. No previous experience. First thing you will need is a good grinder and plenty of cutting blades as everything is festered and will not come off with a spanner. Also saves a lot of time. 2 Axel stands and 2 good ramps + 2 trolley jacks and its a breeze. Might as well poly bush everything while your at it as I did.

Gd luck!

s0ftmick · Mar 2, 2013

Good call! Will get some poly bushes wile at it!

John FHA · Mar 2, 2013

If you manage to do it yourself, then, One you will get great satisfaction. Two you will have saved yourself at least £300. Now put that money saved towards more tools if needed. Then you will have "THE BUG". More saved money more tools to buy. Fit them yourself it's a great challenge not hard to do. Take your time. You will have a grin on your face for weeks as you drive passed the garages that your hard earned cash would have gone too. Good luck Post pics Please

300tdistu · Mar 3, 2013

s0ftmick said:
Hi all,

New to the forum so please be nice!

I bought myself a 96 Discovery 1 around 6 weeks ago and wanted to add a 2" lift to increase hight and improve articulation.

Have bought new cranked radius arms, trailing arms, a Gwynn Lewis challenge kit with +5" struts and 2" lift springs with the intention of fitting myself.

I think I have underestimated the amount of work involved and wondered firstly how much it would cost to have somebody fit it for me and also to ask if any of you can recommend a garage in the Oldham Manchester area to do the work?

Thanks in advance!

Keith

You have a pm

RobP · Mar 3, 2013

s0ftmick said:
Sorry hadn't finished typing!

As another "enthusiastic amateur" would there be a particular penetrating fluid you WOULD recommend and the same for the ratchet spanners?

Thanks in advance!

Plus gas for penetrating fluid and Halfords pro for the ratchet spanners THESE ones are excellent.

If you don't have a good set of sockets already then THIS kit will do everything you need and includes the spanners too.

s0ftmick · Mar 4, 2013

Thanks for the reply, I actually bought the Halfords Pro Ratchet spanners yesterday morning which I am really please with.

Bought some 3in1 penetrating fluid but I think it may be a moot point for some parts as the nuts for the rear suspension now look like this on the rear!!!

Angle grinder next I think!

John FHA · Mar 6, 2013

Give them a knock with hammer and old screw driver. Penetrating oil loads of it. leave for a day. they will come off. Doubt you get a grinder in there. Good socket set and a good quality ring spanner. You be laughing. Good luck.

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