Lifting a D2 with SLS

[Psimpson7]

Well, a quick tutorial on how to lift a D2 with SLS, using the 4wd Intelligence kit.

So take a std D2:

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Remove the ignition key and open the drivers door.

Jack up and remove front wheels. Let axle drop to lowest point.

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Now undo the bolts that hold the shock in at the base (13mm)

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Undo 4 nuts holding Turret in: (13mm)

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Lift out turret and shock assembly ( bit fiddly as need 2 people to free up any snags:

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Undo the bolt that holds the brake lines in (just for ease really (13mm))

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Remove spring.

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Place in new spring. may (will) need compressors or a big lever.

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To remove the turret and shock on the drivers side you will need to unclip the header tank:

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There is also an wiring loom that clips to it so unclip that too.

Remove shocks from turrets (18mm) and fit new one.

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lower in turret and shock ( a second person makes this a lot easier. )

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Nip up all the bolts.

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Do the same for the other side, remembering to clip the loom in to the turret and refit the header tank.

Once thats done, you can head to the back....

So remove the wheels

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These are the links that contorl the height sensors

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This what makes the SLS cars seem harder to lift.

Place the provided extender in between the arm and the link. Bolt up so it is in line

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Now you need to fit the bracket to drop the brake hoses, so unbolt it:

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Fit bracket, ensuring bolt heads are to the inside:

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Remember, same for both sides!!

Now, remove the cover for the compressor:

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This is what you will see: (see notes in red) remove highlighted ones, Remeber to put them back in once the bags are removed, but do them up by hand to start with and then very gently with a spanner

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This will let down the airbags. Once that has done Twist the base of the bag 90 degrees and lift it up:

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These are the lift blocks:

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Bolt them in place:

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Once they are fitted, refit the bags (the little holes should be at the front and rear):

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Remove shock (18mm)

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Fit new shock:

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Now ensure al brake lines are tidy and not rubbing. We covered them with some conduit:

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Now let car down and go round and tighten up all the bolts.

Shut drivers door, and start car. Car pumps up and everything works (hopefully!)

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Must say the 4wd intelligence kit is very good.

Rgds
Pete

[Slunnie]

Thanks Pete, I've never seen the SLS done before.

When I do the fronts I dont remove the turret, just drop everything down and then out.

[Psimpson7]

Thanks Pete, I've never seen the SLS done before.

Neither had we:o:D



When I do the fronts I dont remove the turret, just drop everything down and then out.

Cool, we found that Stevos car seemed quite stiff and it wouldnt really drop enough (We did get the originals out but the lifted ones wouldnt go back)

[stevo68]

Nice one Pete......looks better than my tute :),

Regards

Stevo

[Outlaw]

Good work Pete... will keep this on file in case i upgrade my D1 to a D2 and my local bilo installs those bigger speed humps ;)

[Disco_owner]

Stevo , now you need a set of 33" rubber :twisted:

[harry]

thanks for the informative thread pete.

[Rangier Rover]

Nice and tidy. Won't bugger up SRS or geometry to much. I like it. :)
I guess once all the Rangies are dead I will have to look into a D2 as are the last live axle real Luxo Landie made:(
Tony

[McDisco]

Nice. Yeah I have heard the 4x4intelligence kit is good. I have a lot of their gear on my Disco.

Angus

[Rosscoe68]

whats the lift kit cost ?

[QLDMIKE]

Pre installataion, when you pressed the button inside to raise the rear airbags 2inches there was enough brakeline; however, now with the kit and the airbags fully raised that additional 2inches, are the brake lines long enough and are they long enough at full lift and full articulation?

[Tombie]

Pre installataion, when you pressed the button inside to raise the rear airbags 2inches there was enough brakeline; however, now with the kit and the airbags fully raised that additional 2inches, are the brake lines long enough and are they long enough at full lift and full articulation?

See brake line spacers in one of the images....

[stevo68]

whats the lift kit cost ? Hey mate, I paid around $260 plus postage as we get a 10% discount.


Pre installataion, when you pressed the button inside to raise the rear airbags 2inches there was enough brakeline; however, now with the kit and the airbags fully raised that additional 2inches, are the brake lines long enough and are they long enough at full lift and full articulation? Will do a test tomorrow and let you know...but it should be fine,

Regards

Stevo

[lokka]

When mick (cal415) fitted the same kit a few years back now to his old D2 i made him some longer spacers for the sensors made it lift just a tad higher in the rear and yep it was a great set up was a shame he had to let it go its a great set up D2 :cool::cool::cool:

[strangy]

Hi Pete,
on the 4x4 intel website, they say extended bump stops included in the kit. I note you dont have them. Do you need them?
How is your handling now?

Cheers

Mark

[stevo68]

Hi Pete,
on the 4x4 intel website, they say extended bump stops included in the kit. I note you dont have them. Do you need them?
How is your handling now?

Cheers

Mark Hey Mark, yep we did install them..when I say "we" Pete and Justin did. Handling is fine...better I would say. Still getting used to it...plus the tyres....final product :cool:


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Regards

Stevo

[davros]

You can see in the pics the front tailshaft hitting the front chassis crossmember. If you un-bolt this the axle moves a lot lower and the springs can be easily pushed into place - watch you dont stretch the brake lines though!

Dave

[Disco_ute84]

Stevo,

What size are those tyres?

Cheers,

Tim

[stevo68]

Stevo,

What size are those tyres?

Cheers,

Tim Hey Tim...they are LT 265/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns, 10 ply. Been great so far,

Regards

Stevo

[cap8959]

You can see in the pics the front tailshaft hitting the front chassis crossmember. If you un-bolt this the axle moves a lot lower and the springs can be easily pushed into place - watch you dont stretch the brake lines though!

Dave

You can use your ratchet tie down straps to compress the springs also. One each side of the spring and compress enough to fit in.

[dseddn]

Hi
I am doing the same lift next week except with king springs and Bilstein’s. How did you go with the maxis 265 tyres do they foul the gaurds? trying to decide on 245 or 265, I would like to go 265 if i can get away without cutting the gaurds
David

[stevo68]

Hi
I am doing the same lift next week except with king springs and Bilstein’s. How did you go with the maxis 265 tyres do they foul the gaurds? trying to decide on 245 or 265, I would like to go 265 if i can get away without cutting the gaurds
David Hey David, nope no fouling of guards or cutting required. Fit just fine,

Regards
Stevo