lift kit question.

[flatmajor]

when ive finaly sorted out my probs with my disco id like to give it some hieght, can i just put 2" coil springs on it or do i need the shocks as well?


mick

[SCHREIBER]

when ive finaly sorted out my probs with my disco id like to give it some hieght, can i just put 2" coil springs on it or do i need the shocks as well?


mick

You'll need +2" springs, +2" shocks, extended brake hoses, and relocation cones;)

[Cannonball Bob]

...and cranked radius/trailing arms, re-jigged steering and longer brake hoses, and maybe wide-yoke UJs on the props. And a 200-series rear prop to do away with the not-so-flexible flex coupling in the rear drive train.

[flatmajor]

anything else lol. seems like a bit of a ......

[flatmajor]

can yo get coil spacers for a 1997 disco? also ive been looking at this
http://www.landroverforums.com/archive/threads/lift-kit-for-discovery-2-42437-1.html

some people dont bother with extension brake pipes ect

[m1ecy]

Several problems with spacers....

You are fitting a lift kit to give better suspension clearance - no problem, however, using spacers will not allow better spring compression, and you still have the same old tired springs and shocks - a lift kit isnt that expensive, and it does the job correctly.

Hoses - sure use the original ones - get a good bit of crossaxle going and loose your brakes the original hoses can snap in adverse conditions (besides I bet they are more than 5 years or 60,000 miles old - servicing reccomends replacement.....)

Rubber UJ can be a real issue - anything to get shot of it is a good thing!

Have fun!

[Cannonball Bob]

Mick, it is quite possible to simply add longer springs and go for it, but what you need to remember is that the entire vehicle is set up to ride at the factory height. By replacing just the springs it's as though the suspension is already extended by 2" so although it may cope at first, you're already eating in to the amount of travel that can be handled by the other bits.
A lot depends on why you want to raise the body and what sort of use you'll put the wagon to. If it's all simple flat on-road stuff, just the springs alone will just about work.

[flatmajor]

ill be using it for some off road as i get to the back of the house down a track and can be a bit muddy and bumpy, also im thinking of putting bigger wheels on to disco too. cheers thanks for the in put guys

[SCHREIBER]

You don't *have* to fit cranked trailing and radius arms, but if you want to correct the castor then you fit them.

I've got a scorpion 3" lift on my 90, with standard radius and trailing arms.

I have suffered no premature bush wear over 7000 miles since i've had the 90, and the lift was on there for 2 years before i got the 90.

You can just fit lift springs and extender dampers, cheap and easy;)

[flatmajor]

what are extender dampers? cheers

[SCHREIBER]

what are extender dampers? cheers

Longer travel shock absorbers;)

[Rangienut]

Longer dampers to match the extension on the springs, but if you fit longer dampers you will have to fit extended hoses or they WILL rip out when you get serious articulation.

[karlo]

My front hoses have plenty of length, my rears were tight but a tweak on top & bottom brackets helped, not loads of play but enough that's with +2" springs, +2" shocks & dislocation cones fitted with standard arms.

I had it on on 2 post ramp with the wheels & suspension hanging.

So lift it first you may get away with the hoses.

[flatmajor]

thanks for your useful info. cheers

[natodisco]

has anyone got any idea what thred a lreg disco 200tdi drag link track rod end is is it LH THRED OR RH ? and is it the same as a normal track rod end or is it diferent ?