Identifying lift height above standard

[Deanslost]

So I have a 1985 V8 Land rover county 110, It Came running 33 inch tyres and they only seem to rub in extreme conditions/angles but more on the suspension components not necessarily on the gaurds.
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I'm looking at buying some braided brake lines to improve the braking and need to know what length I need to order.

Can someone suggest what lift I might have. and is there any potential problems with going a little longer with the break lines.

Thanks
Dean

[steveG]

If its not standard height it will likely be 40-50mm raised. Measure the front bump stop clearance - I think standard is about 65mm.

Buy the lines for a 2" lift. I've run them at standard height with no dramas and you'll know they're long enough if you do have a slight lift.

Steve

[LRCounty]

Hi Dean,

Nice choice of vehicle there.

On my '85 V8 County, I went for +2 inch braided lines. I run Gwyn Lewis dislocating suspension, and the brake lines are all good.

Cheers
Andre

[Deanslost]

Thanks Guys, 2" longer hoses it is.

[Vern]

Personally I'd go 100mm longer.

[Deanslost]

Too late ordered 2 inch longer ones, should be enough. And I'm hopeing that combined with new discs, pads and less lubrication from the no longer leaking swivel hubs I should be able to get the old girl to stop

[LRCounty]

Too late ordered 2 inch longer ones, should be enough. And I'm hopeing that combined with new discs, pads and less lubrication from the no longer leaking swivel hubs I should be able to get the old girl to stop

When I did all this, I also bought new pistons and seals for the front calipers. It wasn't too expensive, and they were definitely in need of a rebuild at this age.

Cheers
Andre

[Deanslost]

Good thinking, will look into a rebuild kit

[steveG]

If you want it to consistently stop well, rear discs and a D1 booster are an upgrade that will make you smile.

Steve

[Deanslost]

Does the rear disc upgrade require new rear lines aswell ?
Will have to look into the cost of the parts. As all things land rover need to be approved by the minister of war and finance

[steveG]

Does the rear disc upgrade require new rear lines aswell ?
Will have to look into the cost of the parts. As all things land rover need to be approved by the minister of war and finance
You can get away with "adjusting" the current fixed lines for the calipers, and the flex hose is the same for drum and disc.

Steve