Thread: hi new here and need opinions and info

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Talk to Les Richmond Automotive
Best in the business IMO
Go 2-2.5inch susp 2-2.5 inch body lift
Cutout flares
Change Everything in your drivline to gear that Ashcroft has available, including an Ashcroft LSD centre diff for the LT230

Castor correction via drilling and slotting the swivel hubs

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Why so much lift for only 33s or even 35s?
2.5" body lift is crazy IMHO.
Just stick with the current springs, add 33 inch tyres, cut guards and be happy.

Ashcroft LSD for LT230 is not an option as the vehicle does not have an LT230 fitted. Even if it was its not required.

Sounds liek your pretty keen to get this vehicle regardless, so just grab it and drive it for a couple of months as I suggested earlier before you do anything.

3 words- keep it simple.

Have found through experience and through what other people have done to there classics over time that simple is best. A 2 inch lift is ample unless you want to go rock crawling, same in the body lift department but 33 inch tyres with some trimming will be more than enough.

Rover diffs have a hate-on for big tyres so keep that in mind when you go bigger. Luckily Rover diff centres are cheap just inconvenient when stranded on the side of a track

Castor is dependant on how it feels. Had 2 inch lifts on a lot of Rangies, some handle well some are awful. Dunno why but that's how it goes I guess.

Trav

Originally Posted by dungarover

3 words- keep it simple.

Have found through experience and through what other people have done to there classics over time that simple is best. A 2 inch lift is ample unless you want to go rock crawling, same in the body lift department but 33 inch tyres with some trimming will be more than enough.

Rover diffs have a hate-on for big tyres so keep that in mind when you go bigger. Luckily Rover diff centres are cheap just inconvenient when stranded on the side of a track

Castor is dependant on how it feels. Had 2 inch lifts on a lot of Rangies, some handle well some are awful. Dunno why but that's how it goes I guess.

Trav

yeah spoke to british offroad and shane at suspension stuff and decided on simple for now the 2'' springs that are in and if the shocks need replacing 3or 4 inch shocks with dropout cones bullbar winch sliders 33s trimming if needed and disco diffs if i break the stock stuff maybe a body lift in future or 3-4"flexy springs
see how it goes

Dislocation cones are rubbish.

First get it and drive it. Your needs will then become clear.

It's worth a try



maintenir la norme de chose



well he wont listen in Enguish

Originally Posted by dobbo

It's worth a try



maintenir la norme de chose



well he wont listen in Enguish

maintain the standard thing

(in the white print Im guessing enguish was meant to be English??)

and yeah im going to have it as is for a few weeks im just putting a few ideas out there for opinions first mods will be tires winch and bar work

Good to hear Scoundrel.

Don't waste your time with drop out cones, retain the springs, you can do the uppers with hose clamps or even zip/cable ties.

And the lowers already have a retainer but it can bend as its fairly thin. Aftermarket options are available.

Again once you have the vehicle your more then welcome to visit and turn over further ideas.
I am not gonna sit here & tell you to keep it stock, but I certainly think driving it as is for a couple of months is in your best interest!

Originally Posted by scoundrel1998

and yeah im going to have it as is for a few weeks im just putting a few ideas out there for opinions first mods will be tires winch and bar work

beg borrow or steal a set of 7.50 R16 mud tyres, chuck them on a stock standard Rangie and see how far it will go. You'll be very surprised. Then assess what you need to mod it.