my disco is too tall!

[jazzaD1]

just had a look at the place i am moving into soon, and unfortunately my discovery doesn't fit under the carport and into the backyard (its about 4" too tall, its the hump at the back that doesn't fit in), which is incredibly frustrating, i have 3 options: 1- go back to standard height springs, and standard size tyres
2- raise the height of the carport by 6"
3- sell the discovery

or i suppose i could fit air suspension to lower it when storing it, but that seems a bit unrealistic

if i had a range rover, i wouldn't have this problem!

any thoughts??

[dullbird]

Raise the carport

[ramblingboy42]

no, but can I use the words for a song I sing?

[2_door]

thats easy,,,raise the carport :)

[Utemad]

The house we are about to move in to had to pass the driving into the garage test :)
It fits and has about 2-3 inches clearance under the door with standard tyres so will fit with the play tyres but never with the roof rack.

How could you forget to check that!
It is a deal breaker in my mind unless it can be changed cheaply.

[pop058]

as suggested, raise the carport. I have lifted about 1/2 a dozen over the last few years for that exact reason. Very simple process if the carport is supported by RHS (or timber) posts.

[jazzaD1]

yeah the carport is on RHS posts, any tips?

[Bundalene]

Lower the driveway :D:D:D

Erich

[pop058]

yeah the carport is on RHS posts, any tips?

One way is to replace the existing posts with longer ones.

Another way is to support the carport, cut posts, raise carport and slide a sleeve (at least 3 times the length of the extension) over the leg of the carport. Insert extension pieces and weld, grind, paint, etc. Slide the sleeve up so it is central over the new section and weld that into place.

Obviously the safe support (both vertical AND lateral) of the carport during the process is critical. I normally use Acrow Props but have used a Franna crane on one occassion.

HTH

[stevo68]

Another option is it just doesn't go under the carport. Smokey has spent probably 80-90% of its time out in the driveway as either the garage we have/ had or carport wasn't high enough.......so sits in the driveway.

Regards

Stevo

[Ace]

raise the carport. Just get some props, cut the poles, jack it up weld in 6in sections and hey presto.

matt

[bee utey]

raise the carport. Just get some props, cut the poles, jack it up weld in 6in sections and hey presto.

matt

Done that! Get 10 blokes round, have the extensions ready to slip in, lift it up, then lay on a good barbie. My job was over in half an hour.:)

All you need to do before is cut open one post to check internal dimensions.

[DeanoH]

The house we are about to move in to had to pass the driving into the garage test :)
It fits and has about 2-3 inches clearance under the door with standard tyres so will fit with the play tyres but never with the roof rack.

How could you forget to check that!
It is a deal breaker in my mind unless it can be changed cheaply.

Lose the roof rack, more trouble than they're worth anyway.

Re-fit it for when you actually need it as opposed to leaving it on all the time.

Deano:)

[953]

Another option is it just doesn't go under the carport. Smokey has spent probably 80-90% of its time out in the driveway as either the garage we have/ had or carport wasn't high enough.......so sits in the driveway.

Regards

Stevo

x2
Cheers Dean.

[pistolpete]

sell the house?

[Utemad]

Lose the roof rack, more trouble than they're worth anyway.

Re-fit it for when you actually need it as opposed to leaving it on all the time.

Deano:)

Even now with it not undercover I only fit it when required which isn't often.
I was not and am still not a roofrack fan but it has meant I can keep my Disco1 for a few years longer. I stick the pram up there when the rest of the car is filled with gear.

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

Lower the driveway :D:D:D

Erich

Thats what I would suggest. Actually had to do it with one place I had as even with EAS the Rangie wouldnt fit under because of the door.
Brick paving got pulled, level got cut down and new block type pavers went in place.
Raising the carport wouldnt work, the roof was integral with the house . ;)

Cheers

Andrew

[Chilly]

I was going to suggest selling the disco:wasntme:...Have a spare few hundred bucks with which I would gladly purchase it!!:angel:
Seems thou you have solved the problem....dam!!!:D

[eddiec]

We nearly faced a similar situation - but we've got about 1cm of clearance left (although I'm going to face the problem when I get new tyres as the current ones are a bit smaller than normal)....

I half contemplated a possible idea of getting a small winch mounted within the chassis and connected to one of the axles somehow to actually pull the back down as i drove through the garage door (that being the low point - the rest of the garage being fine)..... Wasn't too game to try it just yet though and no doubt one day you'd forget (to either turn it on or turn it off!)

[ramblingboy42]

My Disco, it is too tall,
It smashes flouro lights
In the shopping mall
I have 3 options
go back to standard tyres
go back to standard springs
but thats unwise

the third one, sell the discovery
well you can go to buggery
spose I could go and fit air suspension
but that would cause me
some apprehension

if only I had a Range Rover
all my problems would then be over