Lift is finished... as well as new shocks - Land Rovers Only

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 10:03 AM

I have to say this is some real improvement. My first clue was when I took the old shocks off I compressed them with one hand.

I really wanted to document the swap with many pics but once I started as always I get my mind of doing the work instead of taking pics.

The pre lift measurements to the arch of the fender was 35 inches and post lift was 36 1/4 inch. I already had a 2 inch lift with spacers and a little sag off the original springs.

I really like the set up... I have not felt this comfortable since I bought the Rover. Great ride on and off road.

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 10:08 AM

This is a larger pic of the side view... with 235/85/16s I have pretty good clearance all around and it sits real level.

Hank · 07-17-2006, 10:08 AM

What are your measurements are the spring perches?

Geobloke · 07-17-2006, 10:09 AM

Nice one mate! Your disco looks really good. What do you have planed next for it then?

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 10:10 AM

This is my first dumb ass move... If you notice the upper spring seat is missing something. Yeah, I left off the shock mount seat that sits above the spring... needless to say I had to remove the spring and replace it. Nothing like doing it twice to give you good practice. ha

Geobloke · 07-17-2006, 10:13 AM

A word to the wise, make sure you test how much flex you can get before your standard brake hoses become a limiting factor - possibly a ripping out one too if you go too far!!!

disco12 · 07-17-2006, 10:15 AM

That looks really cool

Discos just look so damn cool with lifts.

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Geobloke

Nice one mate! Your disco looks really good. What do you have planed next for it then?

Bought the welder this weekend after finishing the lift. Hobart 180...

Nice little mig welder. I wont be welding anything over 1/4 inch so it should allow me plenty of room to work.

The front bumper is a must... I have seen plenty of custom jobs I like and modeling a new bumber from those should not be too difficult. Next weekend I am going to start the roof rack. Getting started is the hardest part. Plan on making out of EMT 1 inch conduit. I am sure i will have to experiment some... if I can not get it looking good I wont put in on. Lots of planning and lay out before I start bending pipe.

Like most projects I am sure I will start with a basic design and build off that for light mounts front and real. Still working on the flooring.

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 10:21 AM

I did not waste any time loading it down after the lift was finished. 10 bags of 50lbs corn and standing on the spare did not squat it down much at all.

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Geobloke

A word to the wise, make sure you test how much flex you can get before your standard brake hoses become a limiting factor - possibly a ripping out one too if you go too far!!!

You are absolutely right!!! At full articulation I am going pretty tight on the brake lines. I am taking it easy for now.

It is almost due for a brake job... I figured if I start the brake job I will certainly replace those lines.

Badger1 · 07-17-2006, 12:11 PM

Good looking truck... I also really like that color! The ones in that color that I see around here are faded all to hell, but that looks like it is in great shape! Congrats on the new suspension.

texasrover · 07-17-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Badger1

Good looking truck... I also really like that color! The ones in that color that I see around here are faded all to hell, but that looks like it is in great shape! Congrats on the new suspension.

Thanks Badger.

I use common dust as a sun protector. I wash it ever so often and its paint has no fade that I have noticed. I am lucky thus far. I hate hand washing it because I always seem to find another door ding.

CrazyRover · 07-17-2006, 10:13 PM

Wow that's looks great.
love the color what color is that?

07-17-2006, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	Lift is finished... as well as new shocks I have to say this is some real improvement. My first clue was when I took the old shocks off I compressed them with one hand. I really wanted to document the swap with many pics but once I started as always I get my mind of doing the work instead of taking pics. The pre lift measurements to the arch of the fender was 35 inches and post lift was 36 1/4 inch. I already had a 2 inch lift with spacers and a little sag off the original springs. I really like the set up... I have not felt this comfortable since I bought the Rover. Great ride on and off road. Attached Thumbnails __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

07-17-2006, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	This is a larger pic of the side view... with 235/85/16s I have pretty good clearance all around and it sits real level. Attached Thumbnails __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

07-17-2006, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Geobloke Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 808 Gallery: 0	Nice one mate! Your disco looks really good. What do you have planed next for it then? __________________ 1992 K-reg 200TDI Defender 90 (Eva) Curlew Woods - Wooden Stuff Northern Alberta 4WD Association LRUK Forums TriumphTR7.com Wetroads Geocaching MSN - Geobloke@hotmail.com There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true. Sir Winston Churchill

07-17-2006, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	This is my first dumb ass move... If you notice the upper spring seat is missing something. Yeah, I left off the shock mount seat that sits above the spring... needless to say I had to remove the spring and replace it. Nothing like doing it twice to give you good practice. ha Attached Thumbnails __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

07-17-2006, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Geobloke Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 808 Gallery: 0	A word to the wise, make sure you test how much flex you can get before your standard brake hoses become a limiting factor - possibly a ripping out one too if you go too far!!! __________________ 1992 K-reg 200TDI Defender 90 (Eva) Curlew Woods - Wooden Stuff Northern Alberta 4WD Association LRUK Forums TriumphTR7.com Wetroads Geocaching MSN - Geobloke@hotmail.com There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true. Sir Winston Churchill

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07-17-2006, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hank Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VA Posts: 914 Gallery: 0	What are your measurements are the spring perches?

07-17-2006, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,197 Gallery: 0	That looks really cool Discos just look so damn cool with lifts. __________________ 1996 D1 RTE 3" 33" BFG MUDS

07-17-2006, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	I did not waste any time loading it down after the lift was finished. 10 bags of 50lbs corn and standing on the spare did not squat it down much at all. Attached Thumbnails __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

07-17-2006, 12:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,153 Gallery: 1	Good looking truck... I also really like that color! The ones in that color that I see around here are faded all to hell, but that looks like it is in great shape! Congrats on the new suspension.

07-17-2006, 10:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
CrazyRover It's a rover not a poser! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Castro Valley Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	Wow that's looks great. love the color what color is that?

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