2" Lift: Show me the arithmetic.

[StrangeRover]

Bear with me, this is not such a stupid question.

Lots of manufacturers are offerting us 2" lift kits (forget brake pipes and bump-stops, for now) that include springs and dampers.

Q1. What are we actualy getting?
a. The same amount of axle travel but 2" further off the ground?
b. 2" extra axle travel?
c. Something else?

Q2. If the +2 dampers are used with standard springs (normal ride height) how much compression travel will be lost and how much extension will be achieved?

Q3. Do any of the damper manufacturers provide data sheets showing open and extended lenths?

Over to you!

[rbm]

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Q1. What are we actualy getting?



a vehicle that drives like a sick cow? :D

[Widget]

Q1. What are we actualy getting?

errrrrrrrrrmmmmm...

Pretty looking yellow springs and orange shockers?

[Cannonball Bob]

Increased wear on the Dynoflex and an undying urge to intall a 200-series rear prop?

[duy]

how would i know if i had a lift kit fitted to my 90 is it that apparent or can i measure somthing?

[grantc]

how would i know if i had a lift kit fitted to my 90 is it that apparent or can i measure somthing?

You can't climb in without a ladder :D

[Widget]

You can't climb in without a ladder :D

But what if you're really tall, how could you tell then?;)

[Swingletree]

But what if you're really tall, how could you tell then?;)

You don't have to bend down as far? :D

[Widget]

OK - so if you're 2" taller than average, what then?

[grantc]

OK - so if you're 2" taller than average, what then?
:D
You don't hit your head on the roof getting in?

[Widget]

You guys are so knowledgeable about boygy spenshuns.:p

[ROB 110 HICAP]

OK - so if you're 2" taller than average, what then?

I'm 6" taller than average, if I get a 2" lift as well, will my wife be more satisfied?;)

[alex_p]

I have a friend who's barely 5ft. She has to run and jump...

[ROB 110 HICAP]

Bear with me, this is not such a stupid question.

Lots of manufacturers are offerting us 2" lift kits (forget brake pipes and bump-stops, for now) that include springs and dampers.

Q1. What are we actualy getting?
a. The same amount of axle travel but 2" further off the ground?
b. 2" extra axle travel?
c. Something else?

Q2. If the +2 dampers are used with standard springs (normal ride height) how much compression travel will be lost and how much extension will be achieved?

Q3. Do any of the damper manufacturers provide data sheets showing open and extended lenths?

Over to you!
AS I understand it:
1a: no
1b: yes
c: potentially cr*p road manners, worn UJs, a bill for extending brake hoses and breathers, worn bushes and uneven front tyre wear (on edges) so a bill for castor corrected radius arms (changing tyres often cheaper?) springs popping out so bill for dislocation cones.

2: waste of money, the standard springs limit your travel so how can dampers reach their limit. Damper body will be same, just the shaft longer.

3: Ask? http://www.explorerprocomp.co.uk/acatalog/ShocksDampers_ES3000.html

Basically it will all twist more so tyres stay in contact with the ground more, so less loss of traction. Have you ever been cross-axled and lost traction? I have in the 110 on HD springs, but just reversed up half a length and put my foot down more to bounce over obstacle. Paul VP fitted it on his disco and got stuck less, but he also removed the rear towbar, which was more of the reason for getting stuck.

[StrangeRover]

Thanks Rob,
I was beginning to believe that I'd actualy listed this in the JOKES section by mistake.
I ran 2" Pro-Comp springs and dampers on my RR Classic with 235/70x16" MTs (and I know you cannot dispute the physics but) the quality of ride they gave was superior to a brand new set of (premium price) Adventurer shockers on my Disco.

[nomoreleafs]

2" lift,show me the arithmetic.

Std disco + small hill 1 1/2" higher than chassis= disco stuck.

2" lifted disco + small hill 1 1/2 " higher than chassis= disco not stuck.

:D.

[Widget]

Q1. What are we actualy getting?

A disco trying to be a Defender?