lift question - Land Rovers Only

drum655 · 10-03-2005, 06:01 AM

Ok i have asked a similar question before and i got mixed answers. If i install a three inch lift on my DII, will anything else be required other than springs and shocks. Will it change the pinion angle too much, will it cause problems with the drive shafts. Someone please give me all the details associated with a 3" lift. Thank you guys so much for being an awesome info source for me.

SCSL · 10-03-2005, 06:35 AM

All 3" lifts are not created equal. Like tire sizes. Some ride a bit less than 3. Others ride at 3" or higher. OME tends to run lower, RTE tends to run at or higher. SG is definately higher. On a DII you won't have to change anything but brake & ABS lines, particularly if you take out your sway bars (which I imagine you are planning to do w/ a 3" lift). Depending on the lift, you may have to take out your crossmember on a DII. Also, while replacing your front shaft may not be necessary, DII shafts tend to need replacement at @60k so an HD front shaft may be something to look at. Your steering at 3" will be a very different experience vs. stock. Drive conservatively. I would discuss all this w/ the shop from which you are buying the lift. They'll have specific experience w/ their specific lift on a DII & will have the answers you are looking for.

drum655 · 10-03-2005, 07:01 AM

how will the steering differ.... will it change the turning radius? does it make the drive more "dangerous"?

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drum655 Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 958 Gallery: 0	lift question Ok i have asked a similar question before and i got mixed answers. If i install a three inch lift on my DII, will anything else be required other than springs and shocks. Will it change the pinion angle too much, will it cause problems with the drive shafts. Someone please give me all the details associated with a 3" lift. Thank you guys so much for being an awesome info source for me. __________________ Moderator of the East Coast and Discovery 2 sections! 2001 Disco II SE w/CDL ~Equipe 4x4 Winch Bumper ~Custom steel rear bumper ~Equipe 4x4 steering skid and radiator skid ~RTE rocksliders ~QT services front and rear diff guards ~2" RTE lift ~265/75 r16 Federal Couragia MTs ~Superwinch X9 ~Safety Devices Roof Rack

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drum655 Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 958 Gallery: 0	how will the steering differ.... will it change the turning radius? does it make the drive more "dangerous"? __________________ Moderator of the East Coast and Discovery 2 sections! 2001 Disco II SE w/CDL ~Equipe 4x4 Winch Bumper ~Custom steel rear bumper ~Equipe 4x4 steering skid and radiator skid ~RTE rocksliders ~QT services front and rear diff guards ~2" RTE lift ~265/75 r16 Federal Couragia MTs ~Superwinch X9 ~Safety Devices Roof Rack

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10-03-2005, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	All 3" lifts are not created equal. Like tire sizes. Some ride a bit less than 3. Others ride at 3" or higher. OME tends to run lower, RTE tends to run at or higher. SG is definately higher. On a DII you won't have to change anything but brake & ABS lines, particularly if you take out your sway bars (which I imagine you are planning to do w/ a 3" lift). Depending on the lift, you may have to take out your crossmember on a DII. Also, while replacing your front shaft may not be necessary, DII shafts tend to need replacement at @60k so an HD front shaft may be something to look at. Your steering at 3" will be a very different experience vs. stock. Drive conservatively. I would discuss all this w/ the shop from which you are buying the lift. They'll have specific experience w/ their specific lift on a DII & will have the answers you are looking for.

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