Lift disco 1

Recently started a discovery project and rather predictably the large muds fitted start to rub on the wheel arches when the ground becomes uneven. Having decided that a lift would be the best option and maybe also cutting out part of the arches. I would be interested to hear from people with experience and find out what the best way to go about a 2inch lift. I have looked at spacers as i am concerned about it becoming exspensive however, have i considered a complete kit. Im worried that spacers maybe the easier and cheaper option however is it a quick fix and cause problems in the future.

Thanks

Spacers will do a good enough job of creating more arch clearance, this 'could' stop the bodywork rubbing but will offer no additional axle articulation or competency off road - for this you would need lengthened shocks (alternatively you could drop the original shocks down by modifying the mounting points).

2" spacers and 2" shock droppers is the cheapest option

look at adrenalin4x4 on ebay, they do nice stuff.

betteroption is 2" springs and 2" dampers, and cut away arches, then you get more articulation and no rubbing.

cheers

Thanks want to keep it cheap but would you say the change of springs an shocks would be a better long term mod

Yes, and they're not exactly dear.

MM4x4 do a good selection of lift kits, I have their 3".

Check their stuff out, I can't fault their service...

If you add block all that happens is on the front the chasis is 2" higher from the Axle by blocking up the spring and shock assemberly, on the rear the spring gets a 2" lift, and the shock is extended by 2", to get over this as Mr Noisey say get the drop plates, or for not much more just put +2" shocks on the back,

I have done the block lift and stayed with using the standard shocks as mine are in good nick, can't see the point of changing something that still works, I only wanted to get a better approch and exit angle and lift the middle up to stop grounding, found this has made a load of differnace in where i can go, just need to get some bigger tyres now , but lost my job so it will have to wait untill re-employed.

Cheers for the advice ; )

Big Stu 12 said:

If you add block all that happens is on the front the chasis is 2" higher from the Axle by blocking up the spring and shock assemberly, on the rear the spring gets a 2" lift, and the shock is extended by 2", to get over this as Mr Noisey say get the drop plates, or for not much more just put +2" shocks on the back,

I have done the block lift and stayed with using the standard shocks as mine are in good nick, can't see the point of changing something that still works, I only wanted to get a better approch and exit angle and lift the middle up to stop grounding, found this has made a load of differnace in where i can go, just need to get some bigger tyres now , but lost my job so it will have to wait untill re-employed.

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HI, looking to do a cheap lift with spacers to get some bigger tires on and wondered if I need to extend the brake lines if I still use the standard shocks? Would the reduced articulation of standard shocks mean that I don't?

Thanks in advance!

HI, looking to do a cheap lift with spacers to get some bigger tires on and wondered if I need to extend the brake lines if I still use the standard shocks? Would the reduced articulation of standard shocks mean that I don't?

Thanks in advance!

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If you're only going for a 2" lift, you might be okay with the original break lines, although they may get a little tight is some situations. I know plenty of people with a 2" lift who have never changed them, and had no problems.

Personally, i would do the lift, and check the lines, then if they really are tight, you will have to replace them. A set of nice + 2" stainless steel braided break lines are about £30, but may be worth it in the long run. Better to put them on, that tearing a break line in the middle of no where.

disco888 said:

Recently started a discovery project and rather predictably the large muds fitted start to rub on the wheel arches when the ground becomes uneven. Having decided that a lift would be the best option and maybe also cutting out part of the arches. I would be interested to hear from people with experience and find out what the best way to go about a 2inch lift. I have looked at spacers as i am concerned about it becoming exspensive however, have i considered a complete kit. Im worried that spacers maybe the easier and cheaper option however is it a quick fix and cause problems in the future.

Thanks

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What size tyres are you fitting ?
You can fit a 2" spring n shock lift without any other mods

My standard rear shocks have now gone not suppising realy, I did not add the shock dropers in time, lol, also the fronts have now started to squeek, so it about time they where changed, apart from that, I was expecting to change them soon anyway, the Landys done 90K and they are the originals, so dont think they done to bad.

I have not had truoble with UJ's, Bushes, Brake pipe lengh so will be leaving untill the point i need new or i do the 4", I will keep the Blocks and may be putting those on later when i fancy a 4" lift. That will be the time I change my Raidus and Trailing arms ect, will prob swap out the prop's if one come up on ebay cheap, but only as I am thinking about the 4".

The disco has the driverside list as usall and I would like to try to get over that, so will repalce the springs as well.

So now I will have on order a 2" spring and shock kit, but may use front only shocks with the adaptor plate so both front and rear are the same, and its just a change of shock for the 4" lift on the rear.

I would go for a lift kit from the start but if moneys the problem blocks are a good short term answer, it will also answer the question weather you need a 2" lift or not with out spending £100's of pounds then thinnking Sh1t should of done a 4", even worse wish I had not lifted it.....and yu got a couple of hundred rub's invested.