Hub to Wheel arch distances - for measuring lift

**robzilla** · 20th August 2009, 11:09 PM

Hey all,

Once and for all i want to properly measure up my suspension and see if there is any lift over standard.
When i bought it, it came with aftermarket springs/shocks. i understand this was done more to compensate for the extra weight of accessories though, but believe it may be lifted slightly.

Anyhoo, i remember browsing a while ago and seeing a diagram/chart for a D1 with measurements from the centre of the hub, to the top of the guard, with various suspension lifts.
I can't for the life of me find this! can't even remember what thread it was in

Any help appreciated! need to know if i should start saving for some new springs and shocks

Cheers,
Rob

**langy** · 21st August 2009, 12:03 AM

This is it:

bump stop clearances or rim/hub to guard measurements

There is another thread by Dullbird (Around 23 July) that also states the Disco h-t-g, in short 460 f and 490 r

Don't get too excited just yet - in the original vsi50 50mm was OK, but it was the bit where they added whatever extra you had in tyre dia as well that was the ugly bit.

**long stroke** · 21st August 2009, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by langy

This is it:

bump stop clearances or rim/hub to guard measurements

There is another thread by Dullbird (Around 23 July) that also states the Disco h-t-g, in short 460 f and 490 r

Don't get too excited just yet - in the original vsi50 50mm was OK, but it was the bit where they added whatever extra you had in tyre dia as well that was the ugly bit.

Yeah i went on the measurements, 460 front and 490 rear, it kind of scared me a bit at how high my d1 really is

CHEERS TIM.

**robzilla** · 21st August 2009, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by langy

This is it:

bump stop clearances or rim/hub to guard measurements

There is another thread by Dullbird (Around 23 July) that also states the Disco h-t-g, in short 460 f and 490 r

Don't get too excited just yet - in the original vsi50 50mm was OK, but it was the bit where they added whatever extra you had in tyre dia as well that was the ugly bit.

thanks heaps, just what i was after!

What's this vsi50 bit though?

**langy** · 21st August 2009, 07:36 AM

Vehicle standards information sheets

#50 is what all the hubbub is about - but also read vsi 9 (tyres)

**robzilla** · 4th February 2010, 02:07 PM

digging up an old thread here, but I finally remembered to park on level ground, so got out and took some measurements.

Measuring centre of hub to the top of the guard i got:
Front Right - 500mm
Front Left - 505mm
Rear Right - 485-490mm
Rear Left - 495-500mm

So not sure what the previous owner did, as it seems the front has had a 2" lift (springs possibly sagged a bit, no idea how old they are) to accomodate the bar and winch.
And the rear scored aftermarket springs and shocks as well but to standard-ish height.

although the car still sits level, so a fresh 2" lift in the rear would probably give it a hot-rod look

tried to get a happy snap of current height, none of them came out too well.

**Discovering NZ** · 7th February 2010, 05:48 PM

Hiya,
I've just installed +2" springs on my truck last week and given it a solid workout today. My measurements are 515 at front and 530 rear. Front springs are heavy duty while rears are standard duty.

cheers
Greg

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