Coil sprung D3 lift options.

[Maharba]

G'day all,


I've recently got a coil sprung D3. Goes moderately well offroad but scrapes a bit more than I like. ;). Has anyone heard if there are any ongoing problems if I was to get it lifted by say 2"/50mm?

Also has anyone here had it done, how does it affect on road handling as well as wear on CVs etc?


Regards

[Tombie]

ARB. Have driven one fitted with their gear and drove very nicely.

Anything that increases working angles will have some impact on the lifespan. But nothing too serious.

[grumpa]

I have an 05 S Coiler - mainly used for touring and farm work. Had 2" lift done about 7 years ago. Apart from increased access height I have no problems with it. Had to replace control arms recently but that is down to normal wear and tear. Love this car!

[chuck]

The beauty of the spring lift is being able to fit bigger tyres and not have to worry about dropping down to the bump stops, this combined with that most coilers have 17" or 18" improves your options.

[Maharba]

I've got 17s on mine, what size tyres can I fit? Any recommendations - mostly onroad with some touring and hopefully some good trips too - think Simpson desert or Kimberley's.

[Tombie]

Where you're talking a good AT..

Goodyear Duratrac
Bridgestone D697

Would be my 2 prime choices.

[Piddler]

Where you're talking a good AT..

Goodyear Duratrac
Bridgestone D697

Would be my 2 prime choices.

I got a quote for both yesterday 697 cheaper by a mile from Bob and Bridegstone direct. Gooodyear was $130 dearer from Beauripaires.

Cheers

[shamirj]

having owned both D3's one lifted one std susp, mad not to do the lift, coils in std susp have very little clearance for a 4wd. love the raised height and underbody clearance. my std coiler came with 18 inch wheels still fell short of clearance my lifted coiler with 17 inch wheels has much more clearance as a comparison.

[Slunnie]

having owned both D3's one lifted one std susp, mad not to do the lift, coils in std susp have very little clearance for a 4wd. love the raised height and underbody clearance. my std coiler came with 18 inch wheels still fell short of clearance my lifted coiler with 17 inch wheels has much more clearance as a comparison.
Is all of the geometry correctable when lifted?

[Tombie]

Is all of the geometry correctable when lifted?



Yes

[Tombie]

having owned both D3's one lifted one std susp, mad not to do the lift, coils in std susp have very little clearance for a 4wd. love the raised height and underbody clearance. my std coiler came with 18 inch wheels still fell short of clearance my lifted coiler with 17 inch wheels has much more clearance as a comparison.



Just to clarify what seems to be a cause of common confusion:

- Wheel diameter has no bearing on clearance.

- Only overall tyre diameter does.

[chuck]

You should be able to legally fit 265 x 70 x 17 or 265 x 65 x 18 on a lifted coiler.

[Learner]

I am running 265/70 R17 tyres from when I got my 2005 D3. No problems with clearance.

I have subsequently had the King Springs 50mm lift and would never go back.

Best Wishes,
Peter

[Babs]

I wasn't aware D3 came with coils I thought they were all airbags.

That explains the absolutely ridiculous looking D3 I saw this afternoon on Port Hacking Rd. Woman driving with kids in car, the D3 was dropped on its arse, I thought maybe had extra extra low access height but couldn't understand why it looked so bouncy, it looked like a pogo stick when she turned the cnr. (I think her husband works at Phat Pizza :o )

Must of had some heavy duty springs as it was exaggeratedly low, I was dumb founded and couldn't understand how anyone could drive like that and couldn't comprehend WHY?

Cadbury Allsorts ha ha ha :)

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[Learner]

Its much more likely that she had an air suspension problem with her Disco.

[LandyAndy]

Yep,sounds like it was on the bump stops.
Andrew