2" lift

[VladTepes]

What's required for a 2" lift (suspension lift) - just springs and shocks?
Approximate cost?

What's the height (clearance height) of a 2" lifted Disco 1 ?

[sheerluck]

What's required for a 2" lift (suspension lift) - just springs and shocks?
Approximate cost?

What's the height (clearance height) of a 2" lifted Disco 1 ?

Just springs and shocks as a starter, though longer brake lines may be advisable. About $500 plus, depending on your choice of brand.

Clearance stays the same, as you aren't changing the space under the diff.

[Judo]

Pretty sure the rubber donut on the rear prop shaft needs changing to a uni joint. I've seen lots of threads on here about it wearing out not long after a 2" lift. I'm sure someone with a 2" lift can verify!! ;)

[weeds]

33's, camel cut....the list goes on

[Judo]

33's, camel cut....the list goes on
Are you dreaming of a D1 monster truck again?

[incisor]

wants to scratch it's belly....

[VladTepes]

Hmm maybe I should be more specific / clear

When I said clearance I was actually trying to work out the max height, so I can see what car parks I can go in?

What's standard?

(Obviously a 2" lift would be 2" higher than that. Boy I'm a maths genius)

[Judo]

lol I had no idea that was your question.

Depends if you have roof rails?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/377.jpg

OR

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/378.jpg

[Judo]

I have both measurements at home.... TBC.

[Landover]

A 2" lift is a very general term. I did a post quite a while back comparing a whole bunch of different cars that had a so called 2" lift. The height difference was from 25mm to 75mm over standard. On average a 2" lift will measure around 500mm - 515mm from the centre of the rim to guard lip. So measure what you have now (which is probably lower than standard 470mm due to sagging) and add the difference to your height.

Also if the shockers are still in good condition and are a bit tight for cash you can use the standard ones for a while as they are the same length as my 2" ones.

My donut worked fine for a long time with the 2"lift. It was the extra load of the bigger tyres and diff lock that killed it.

Caster correction might be the only other mod needed. Every Disco is different though, most don't need it. Best to drive it after the lift and see how it feels.

[Disco Muppet]

my 2" lifted D2 with factory roof rails juuuust scrapes in (not literally) to 2.1m carparks. D1 might be a different story though

[VladTepes]

Thanks good stuff.

A big bug-bear with the Defender was the inability to park it in town as it needed a minimum 2.2m clearance - and that only JUST fit.

2.1 would be OK, 2.0 (which I suspect would be OK in standard trim) better. Looks like I'll have to get the fiance a car with no height issues....

There are no rails on my D1.
Hmm, those MX-5's seem low enough....

[sheerluck]

My D1 has a 2" lift and roof rails. I've yet to find a car park it won't go in. Fits just fine in the underground one at Southbank.

[Judo]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/362.jpg

There you go.

With a 2" lift I would go 2.1m car parks, but I reckon 2m might be pushing it, even if the numbers technically add up. A small variation could push it over! Standard height suspension definitely fits in 2m.

[VladTepes]

Thanks heaps that's very helpful !

[Disco Muppet]

Another thing to remember is that the carpark signs that say how high it is often fail to consider some of the signs that hang from the roof.
I can get the D2 into the car parks, it's just some signs hang lower than the 2.1m and the sound of a metal sign scraping across your roof is just music to the ears.
Not :mad:

[Judo]

Another thing to remember is that the carpark signs that say how high it is often fail to consider some of the signs that hang from the roof.
I can get the D2 into the car parks, it's just some signs hang lower than the 2.1m and the sound of a metal sign scraping across your roof is just music to the ears.
Not :mad:
ahhh My cousin told me he had this problem one time. Got into the car park OK, but then tried to drive out a different path and scraped the roof!! He is certain his vehicle is lower than the sign posted height. I hope that never happens to me! I would be very angry!

[Tank]

I went Lovells 2" lift springs which gave me 2" higher chassis/body when fully loaded (which it is all the time (tools/camping gear)). also 33x12.5x15 which gave me another 2 " under the diff, no roof racks and I fit into most carparks. Also Bilstien shocks, cost of springs and shocks around $800. But I also have 4.11 CWP's to compensate for 33's and cut guards and flares to accomodate wheels, Regards Frank.

[yannpiat]

I went Lovells 2" lift springs which gave me 2" higher chassis/body when fully loaded (which it is all the time (tools/camping gear)). also 33x12.5x15 which gave me another 2 " under the diff, no roof racks and I fit into most carparks. Also Bilstien shocks, cost of springs and shocks around $800. But I also have 4.11 CWP's to compensate for 33's and cut guards and flares to accomodate wheels, Regards Frank.


are they extended bilstein shocks? would love to know where you got the lot for $800? thanks

[Tank]

are they extended bilstein shocks? would love to know where you got the lot for $800? thanks
Springs were $300, got the Bilsteins off eBay, they were bought by a bloke that had lifted his Disco 2 " had the Bilstiens fitted and drove 15klms home and found he couldn't get the car in the garage and as it was steel and concrete he couldn't open it up.
I got 4 Bilstien shocks with gaiters and rock guards (for the rear shocks), Plus a Bilstien steering dampner, all in their original boxes and with reciepts from a week earlier for $500, sweet, Regards Frank.

[Sussdisco]

mine has a 2" lift, front sits at 500mm from centre of hub(with front towbar,dual batteries, etc) and rear is 525mm, sitting on 245/70 r16 pirelli scorpions, with roof rails and i fit into underground carparks, just. think im just under 2.1m, ill measure it next time i park on the flat.

[yannpiat]

Springs were $300, got the Bilsteins off eBay, they were bought by a bloke that had lifted his Disco 2 " had the Bilstiens fitted and drove 15klms home and found he couldn't get the car in the garage and as it was steel and concrete he couldn't open it up.
I got 4 Bilstien shocks with gaiters and rock guards (for the rear shocks), Plus a Bilstien steering dampner, all in their original boxes and with reciepts from a week earlier for $500, sweet, Regards Frank.

You lucky bugger

[VladTepes]

Lucky indeed.

[steelo]

I have some GQ Patrol standard coils from when I lifted my old GQ & was wondering if they'll fit as they look like a "firmer" coil & might also give a lift.
Just asking :D

[Vee_que]

Just wondering about the caster correction, having looked on ebay and spoken with a few people, they go with caster correction on the front, I'd recommend it.

I am yet to do the correction on my mates D1 that I've lifted 2" front and rear, but it definitely needs it! Steering became way too light once done.

[Nathan78]

My 96 has a 2 1/2 spring lift and the donut
shaged out within a week
Though now it also has a 2" body lift and 34s
and all fits under with only camel cutting :-)