35 in tyres

[pommy]

G'day guys just wondering how much work i would have to do to get 35 inch tyres onto the defender was going to put 33 but now been thinking and 35 seem more exciting for off road . defender is lifted about 1 inch at mo .. Thanks in advance ....

[Psimpson7]

2" lift spring will be fine. bit of rubbing but still ok.

[cal415]

2in lift and some minor trimming to the flares will fit 35s no worries, i ran them on stock suspension, now running 37s on a 2in lift but i have done quite a bit of cutting now.

[HBWC]

sorry about the thread hack but whats the gearing like with 35's

[cal415]

Mine is a 85 county with an lt95, gearing in high range is great with 37s, low range could be better, but its still better then what most other brands offer standard :)

[Outlaw]

as said above 2" spring lift is enough... chopping will depend on the width of tyres you're going for. I'm running 35x12.5's and have spaced my existing flares out but 70mm and pretty good on full articulation.

[pommy]

Thanks guys just another question whats involved in the 2 inch lift just springs and shocks ar eneed to do caster correction or any other things ? Thanks . Out law is that your twin cab looks GREAT . thats what iam after ...

[long stroke]

Yeah thats all you need realy:)
No need to worry about caster unless you go over 3'';)

[cal415]

Yeh, springs and shocks will get you a 2in lift no worries, try www.Suspensionstuff.com.au - he is easy to deal with, very helpful and cheap!

[jazzaD1]

another vote for shane at suspension stuff, he was incredibly helpful, i even called him after hours on a friday and he answered my questions

[Psimpson7]

As above, just springs and shocks will be fine, but you may need +2" brake lines aswell.

[pommy]

Did you guys that have done a 2inch lift do the beake lines too ?

[pommy]

Brake lines sorry

[Outlaw]

i haven't

[def-90]

it all depends on the setup!! there is 2" lift and theres a 2" lift.

some 2" lifts dont gain huge amounts more travel so yes no chopping, no brake line extensions, etc

then you can a have a 2" lift with GQ shocks rear and 80 series shocks front and yes you will need guard trimming (35x 12.50) and brake line extensions (i think rear only? - can't remember)).

neither 2" lift will really require any castor mods, but depending on your setup you may need guard trimming (just the black stuff not internal - wheel arch), brake line extensions, spring retainers - or 'drop out cones', 'holey bushes' front end, angled bushes or cranked rear arms in the arse end and bump stop extensions (and even shock relocation mounts) to gain the most out your setup.


yes, i've probably missed something....


where lucky driving fenders though, we need very little in comparison to other makes to get good rubber under them and for them to flex well:twisted:

[cal415]

im still running the standard brake lines, but i have moved the mounts and its at its absolute limits as is, i plan on getting braided lines front and rear, but just havnt got around to it, to busy playing with the motor. Heres a shot of my rear end flex, my front end doesnt get enough travel to worry about the brake lines yet.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/444.jpg

[jazzaD1]

i got an extended brake line made up, cost me $40 for a DOT approved rear brake line that is 4" longer than stock

[frantic]

What sort of offset do you have on the wheels for 35" tyres ?
Thanks.