New springs?

My v8 disco is rubbish offroad, as its too low, not only this it handles like a boat on road as the suspension is so soggy, could i fix this with hd lift springs or would i need the shocks aswell, im trying to do this cheaply as im a student and v8s arent cheap to start with!

A suspension lift wont actually give you any more ground clearnce as ur diffs are the lowest point of the motor and they obviously don't move. What a suspension lift will give you is much better articulation and the ability to ride over/through bigger dips/rises in the ground without having wheels leave the floor.

To get your diffs off the deck you'll need bigger tyres. If you do a suspension lift always fit the right shocks for the amount of travel you need, or use new mounts on standard shocks.

Dixonlandy said:

My v8 disco is rubbish offroad, as its too low, not only this it handles like a boat on road as the suspension is so soggy, could i fix this with hd lift springs or would i need the shocks aswell, im trying to do this cheaply as im a student and v8s arent cheap to start with!

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Springs will affect the ride, but handling is in so many other areas, shocks included. They can firm up the ride and response but I would look at other things first, like bushes and such.

Nothing wrong with discos off road , just need to know your limits and the cars , Ive been everywhere a defender can go and some and mine is standard as they come ,, . Save your money and get a nice set of tyres and bushes . and blank off the egr valve . .

Regards L