D2 - to lift or not to lift?

[that_kid]

Hi all,

after my thread about swapping the SLS out for coils i am now wondering weather to lift her up at all. i was thinking if i go the coil path a 2" lift would be enough, but what about a further 1 - 2" body lift just for a bit of extra clearence. mainly i want to be able to run 33's just to get the difs up a bit and i know this can be achieved with just the 2" coils.

what i want to know is your story and how you went about lifting a D2.

and people thoughts on body lifts. i know it wont help with flex but it gets the body up above the chassis a bit so i dont tear skirts off. after a trip to Mt mee over the weekend i've cracked the right side one :(

i was thinking about going with rancho 9000's for the shocks with tough dog springs.

[Slunnie]

You can body lift a D2, but its not all that legal. The body on them is a lot better than the D1 and Classics with the larger wheel openings, and so you can fit 33's without body lifting or trimming guards. 2" will see 32's and 33" Simex, 3"-4" will see 33" radials and with a trim 35".

Rancho's I would avoid like the plague. They just dont handle touring and they especially dont handle the rear end dynamics of the Disco2. Most people find the Bilstein to be good. Tough Dog springs - yup ok.... but what accessories do you have on the Disco2 and what are you looking to use the Disco for as this will affect the suspension setup that you'd use.

[justinc]

You can body lift a D2, but its not all that legal. The body on them is a lot better than the D1 and Classics with the larger wheel openings, and so you can fit 33's without body lifting or trimming guards. 2" will see 32's and 33" Simex, 3"-4" will see 33" radials and with a trim 35".

Rancho's I would avoid like the plague. They just dont handle touring and they especially dont handle the rear end dynamics of the Disco2. Most people find the Bilstein to be good. Tough Dog springs - yup ok.... but what accessories do you have on the Disco2 and what are you looking to use the Disco for as this will affect the suspension setup that you'd use.

That_kid,

I would be asking Slunnie some more questions about springs and shocks, he has been all over it a LOT and knows his stuff with D2 suspension.:cool:

Avoid ALL american and 'mainstream' suspension stuff for D1 and D2. Simon has heaps of info on this and it all involves locally made springs and real shocks such as Bilstein etc.

I have fitted some Konis to a D2 before, from a Ford Transit I believe, and they were 2" longer and adjustable for rebound etc.

Big $$$ but great shocks.

JC

[McDisco]

Ditto....just do what Simon says (boom boom) and you will be sweet! I would go for koni/bilsteins with a reputable brand of spring. I run 32s on mine with a 2 inch lift.

Angus

[Shaker]

I was contemplating a 2" suspension lift using Ironman components including foam cell shock absorbers.

After reading this post I would be grateful for any advice :confused:.

[McDisco]

Shaker

There is better kits out there like Bilstein or Koni with king or OME springs, but my brother in law has Ironman springs and shocks allround on his D2. Lifted it nicely and the setup has now done a long, hard Tassie trip, the Simpson and plenty of long weekend trips with no problems so far. I find the ride in his a bit harsh compared to my Koni/OME setup and his doesnt carry weight as well.

But overall its a good setup at a good price! The guys at Ironman will stick by their products too. My dad blew up one of their 9000lb winches and they replaced it free with a 12000lb model.

Make sure you give them lots of time to fit it though...took forever when I took my brother in laws car to get it done! Reckon I was there for 4-5 hours!

Angus

[953]

Shaker

There is better kits out there like Bilstein or Koni with king or OME springs, but my brother in law has Ironman springs and shocks allround on his D2. Lifted it nicely and the setup has now done a long, hard Tassie trip, the Simpson and plenty of long weekend trips with no problems so far. I find the ride in his a bit harsh compared to my Koni/OME setup and his doesnt carry weight as well.

But overall its a good setup at a good price! The guys at Ironman will stick by their products too. My dad blew up one of their 9000lb winches and they replaced it free with a 12000lb model.

Make sure you give them lots of time to fit it though...took forever when I took my brother in laws car to get it done! Reckon I was there for 4-5 hours!

Angus


Yes Angus, Ironman do stick by their product. I 2 had a winch motor replaced free of charge, even though it was bought from Repco & out of warranty:eek::D
Cheers Dean.

[McDisco]

Dean

I reckon they will replace fewer and fewer things when they are more established, which judging by the size of yheir stall at the 4x4 show, they are getting there. They are probably honouring a lot more to get a good name...

Angus

[Shaker]

I had Ironman suspension on my Nissan & found it to be very good.