need pictures of....

[Steph]

A D2 with the 2inch OME lift ( that actually lifts 1 1/2 inch ),and 265/70-16 tires or 245/75-16. Reason for asking, is that I do not plan on running 265/75-16, for the reason that I will not regear to compensate for the power and mileage loss. And I'm afraid that 31 inch tires might look too small on such a lift.

So, If I'm right, I'll keep the suspension stock, and run 255/70-16.


Thank you,

Steph.

[TsiArt]

weel , from calculating the speed difference on my speedo and all the radar things in my area ( the ones that tell yo how fast your going ) 31" tires will make my speedo right on .

But I'll make my own 1" block at work with all the scrap 1" aluminum that we have , and get the 31" for those 15" and I'm all set with mods on my truck .

Sorry that is not on topic , but i would probly investigate what is your actual speed . and determen if you will need to regear the speedo with 31" tires .

BTW it just happen to be that 31" will be right on . I was going to go with 30" actually .

[SCSL]

There is really no reason to regear with 265/75 tires...

[Steph]

TSIart, I was talking about the differential regearing due to the loss of power.

SCSL, you mean to tell me that you haven't noticed a power drop when you installed those 32 inch tires ????

[CaptainRuss]

I barely noticed a difference when I went to 265/75/16. I mean, I had to really pay attention to notice it. Look, it's a big, heavy truck, it always feels slow.

[SCSL]

Originally Posted by Steph

SCSL, you mean to tell me that you haven't noticed a power drop when you installed those 32 inch tires ????

Very minor power drop with 265's. As CaptainRuss said: it's a slow truck anyway. I run 34x1250's on my DII with stock gears. 32x1150's on the DI with stock gears. I'm not saying that's ideal. I'm just saying that you don't "need" gears with 32's... or 33's for that matter. In fact, I don't know anyone who has regeared with 265's (though I know a few who have regeared with 33's)

[Disco Mike]

Going to 265's on stock gears will take at least 1.5 MPG from your engine along with alot of low end torque, it does make a big difference. I had to install 4:11 gears to regain most of my lost power and MPG.
As fo a lift, a D2 will drop over an inch in height before it hits 50K. If you want to go to a 245/75/16 for a better ride and looks, you should go to a medium lift of 1.5 to 2"s to regain some handleing quality and improve the trucks appearance. Discos are some what top heavy and on warn springs, installing blocks will just make the trucks handling even worse.
Mike

[deeker]

Here is a friend's G4 on 245/75/16 with a 2" lift, plus bumpers and a winch.




Here is a picture of mine on the same tires with no lift, SLS in the rear...





Hope that helps give you an idea of what you're looking at.

[Steph]

Your friends street looks as if it was in my backyard. But I see your from London, so it kind of explains it all. How do you think the ride compares between you and your friend's. Meaning lifted versus not lifted, and most of all, SLS versus no SLS.

As I've asked you on your topic....Do you plan on keeping your SLS, and are you also going with the lift????

Thanks for the picture. It kind of soothes my worries. I think I'll go ahead with the lift. Now I have to decide wether I go with the SLS and spacers, or coil conversion.Wadaya think??

Thanks,

Steph.

[deeker]

I'm going to be going for coil springs all the way around, but I'm also planning on different bumpers. That means the SLS will be out. If you are planning on going with anything like that, I'd suggest full springs. The SLS with a relocator on the sensor-thingy or spacer would get you a couple of inches in the rear and you could go with different (lighter duty) 2" springs up front. There are lots of options to sift through.

With the weight of the bumpers and winch on the lifted G4, I think the ride is very good, but that can be a personal thing too.

[stevogabe]

Originally Posted by SCSL

Very minor power drop with 265's. As CaptainRuss said: it's a slow truck anyway. I run 34x1250's on my DII with stock gears. 32x1150's on the DI with stock gears. I'm not saying that's ideal. I'm just saying that you don't "need" gears with 32's... or 33's for that matter. In fact, I don't know anyone who has regeared with 265's (though I know a few who have regeared with 33's)

you dont have to regear with 34's??? they havent 'blown up' yet?

[rovermech]

A Disco 11 we did for a customer a while back with the 2 inch OME lift and 235/85/16 trxs tires.

[SCSL]

Originally Posted by stevogabe

you dont have to regear with 34's??? they havent 'blown up' yet?

lol
No man,,, they haven't "blown up" yet. Guess I'm just lucky

I've got my fingers crossed..

[stevogabe]

Originally Posted by SCSL

lol
No man,,, they haven't "blown up" yet. Guess I'm just lucky

I've got my fingers crossed..

so HD axles arent required either?? or you just got lucky so far

[salty]

You don't need the hd shafts.
You can still lift with SLS, you just need a spacer to go under the air spring, I think I got mine from Rovertym for about $200, the kit also has an extension for the height sensor. Old Man EMU 751 is the most common front lift spring although this is really for the D1, the 759 is not so tall but is a beautiful ride.