Thread: To much lift! (Is there any such thing?)

IMO you don't want cranked front arms or castor bushes. You want slotted swivels. If you do a site search you will find all the info.

They will settle down after a month or two, but i would expect about an inch not the two inch's you want them to drop.They always say every mod requires 2 more mod's to get it done correctly.

Have you checked with Dobinson to find out if what you think you bought is what you actually got?

What big jon said.

Also - it sounds like the vehicle is set up for touring? IME 0-2" lift is the best option for a tourer, as it will avoid all the extra mods. Any larger lift is unnecessary for the application. I would get in touch with Dobinsons or the supplier.

For serious offroading the smallest lift you need to fit the tyres you want is best. Some have managed to fit 37" wheels on a defender with zero lift.

Apart from mud boggers - have a look at serious offroaders. All those that win (and/or don't roll over readily) have minimal lift.

Originally Posted by BigJon

IMO you don't want cranked front arms or castor bushes. You want slotted swivels. If you do a site search you will find all the info.

Thanks BigJon, I have thought of going the slotted swivels (looks to be signifigantly cheaper as a bonus!), do people worry about the bottom spring mount not being level?

I guess another bonus of the slotted swivels is that I won't need to find a DC front prop, as I would expect that to be causing problems if I did get the diff somewhere near level....

Originally Posted by Wal Rat

Have you checked with Dobinson to find out if what you think you bought is what you actually got?

Thats getting done today, I'll let you all know so we can confirm those part numbers one way or another.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

What big jon said.

Also - it sounds like the vehicle is set up for touring? IME 0-2" lift is the best option for a tourer, as it will avoid all the extra mods. Any larger lift is unnecessary for the application. I would get in touch with Dobinsons or the supplier.

For serious offroading the smallest lift you need to fit the tyres you want is best. Some have managed to fit 37" wheels on a defender with zero lift.

Apart from mud boggers - have a look at serious offroaders. All those that win (and/or don't roll over readily) have minimal lift.

Cheers, sound advice. I will be getting in touch with Dobinsons (to re-confirm they are the correct springs), and the supplier (to ask for somthing a little lower perhaps )
It is basically a tourer, however I am realistic about how much 'touring' vs 'weekend with the lads' (we all only have a limited amount of leave each year ) type driving i'll be doing, hence getting a bit greedy with the extra 1" or so.

Over 50m (2") at the front will also require adjustable panhard rod to bring the wheels back into line.