Body Lift Question

[300bhp/ton]

Originally Posted by Hank

I'm not sure what you are trying to say.... A 255/85 is a 33" tire, not a 31x10.50.

Running your steering stops kinda defeats the propose, IMO. A new set of wheels is the best bet. Spacers scare me.

My bad, I mis-read the profile, thought it said 65

But yes i agree new wheels are best bet, although to get sensible backspace clearance they'll lneed to be custom made.

Currently I run 8 spoke steel wheels with 3.5" of backspace clerance and a 1" wheel spacer. The wheel's I'm having made will have 5" of back space clearance

Spacers work well, and as long as you check them every now and again they should be fine, just make sure you go with a quality brand. The only reason I'm ditching them is I can't enter any ARC (Association of Rover Clubs) events with them on.

[300bhp/ton]

Originally Posted by LAYDOUT777

Well as i said in my first post, my disco already has RTE 2inch heavyduty springs, and OME shocks, and it rides great...

And i dont think ill be able to fit the size tires i want by replacing the springs i have with 3inch springs.

I also thought about the 2inch spring spacers that rovertym has, but really didnt want to deal with driveline angles and having to fix all those problems too. And if i were to go this route, what exactly would i have to fix to get the angles correct?

I'm not certain but I think if you go as much as a 3" lift you should look at some correction radius arms and cranked trailing links. A relocted shock mount would also make more use of the kit.

Personally if you can get the Scorpion Racing Evo kit for that money I think it's a good deal. The Extreme one is fantastic but carries the price tag. Also if you don't plan on doing anything to OTT then the Evo will probably work just as good.

In my experiance it's not just the height needed for fitting bigger tyres, it's physically how big the wheel arch openings are. Some with the arch flare/trim I think have a bigger opening than ones with just metal. But a 33" tyre really is to big to fit, so cutting the arches and adding flares is really your best option.

In fact if you add flares compbined with your 2" then 33" tyres will fit easy and possibly even 35" (but they may rub on max flex).

[RageRover]

WOW!! I have never seen a 2 door Disco before! That is really cool!! Now LR knows how to build a truck! Y'all are thinking, this guy's obsessed or something.

Cool Rovers though!

[719jak]

Originally Posted by LAYDOUT777

Well as i said in my first post, my disco already has RTE 2inch heavyduty springs, and OME shocks, and it rides great...

And i dont think ill be able to fit the size tires i want by replacing the springs i have with 3inch springs.

I also thought about the 2inch spring spacers that rovertym has, but really didnt want to deal with driveline angles and having to fix all those problems too. And if i were to go this route, what exactly would i have to fix to get the angles correct?

I am currently going through this mod (3" lift).
There seems to be a few avenues change radius arms to suit lift which requires the series 2 front carden joint prop shaft (to eliminate vibration).
Or fit modified swivel hubs to correct caster without rolling the diff back.
Check out these sites they seem to have the answers.
http://www.rovertym.com/
http://www.lrautomotive.com.au

[DiscoPilot]

Originally Posted by p76rangie

A body lift allows you to fit bigger tyres without mucking up your drive line of castor on the front wheels. It also gives the car better stability as it keeps the centre of gravity lower than a spring lift. You should limit your spring lift to around 3 inch bump stop clearance in the front and 5 in the back.

But by most people a change in springs will allow you to fit any tyre you want, go around corners at 100 mph and allow you to go over rocks like you are on a flying carpet.

Ian

WHAT???? you mean thats not how it worked for you... Damn I thought I was the only one HAHA

I would like a Set of Michelin 52's under my disco....... so I can drive to work

I agree on the body lift since the trunk already has 2" spring and shocks check out RTE

[DiscoPilot]

HERE we go!!