Thread: Nut up and lift the thing....

Originally Posted by gusthedog

Also, was just reading urban panzer's very helpful website (www.discovery2.co.uk / 2" Suspension lift) and he talks about needing longer brake lines for a 2 inch lift. Anyone else found this?

I also plan on testing the flex with a high lift jack so I can see if the brake lines are getting too much tension and see if the crossmember needs spacing while I'm at it.

Providing you install the brake line extension brackets, there is no need to replace the brake lines for a 2" lift.
Having said that, I have bought a set of extended brake lines which I will fit when my brakes need doing.
I understand they they improve brake response.

These are the brake line extension brackets referred to



and heres another chance for me to show off my 2" lift with a recent photo (with the suspension now converted to coils.)

Finally got round to putting in the lift! Over the last two nights and this morning I managed to put in four shocks, two springs and two air springs with no help! (well SWMBO helped a little but....) The air springs were a real prickle to install. They kept twisting when I inflated them. So id have to de-inflate them and try again. Worked out that with a little bit of air in them, and the hi lift jack under the tow bar, I was able to lift it high enough to 'wangle' them in. Worked a treat.

So for those that care, here it is:



Its a little bit (about 2cm) higher in the back than the front but hopefully a nanocom will sort that out. Just have to convince the boss that I need to buy one.

I used a LRA lifting kit with a 50mm lifting block and an adjustable sensor height adaptor. Here is the rear with the sensor adaptor visible:



Will look better with 245-75's but that may have to wait awhile.

Thanks all for your input. The ride on the OME is great. Way better than the old shocks. And sorry tombie - I must be very average at installing this stuff coz all up it took nearly 6 hours not 90 minutes!

Originally Posted by gusthedog

Finally got round to putting in the lift! Over the last two nights and this morning I managed to put in four shocks, two springs and two air springs with no help! (well SWMBO helped a little but....) The air springs were a real prickle to install. They kept twisting when I inflated them. So id have to de-inflate them and try again. Worked out that with a little bit of air in them, and the hi lift jack under the tow bar, I was able to lift it high enough to 'wangle' them in. Worked a treat.

So for those that care, here it is:

Its a little bit (about 2cm) higher in the back than the front but hopefully a nanocom will sort that out. Just have to convince the boss that I need to buy one.

I used a LRA lifting kit with a 50mm lifting block and an adjustable sensor height adaptor. Here is the rear with the sensor adaptor visible:

Thanks all for your input. The ride on the OME is great. Way better than the old shocks. And sorry tombie - I must be very average at installing this stuff coz all up it took nearly 6 hours not 90 minutes!

looks good.. And better to take your time and get it spot on as you learn!

I've done a few

Just adjust the sensor to level the rear!!!!

Originally Posted by Tombie

looks good.. And better to take your time and get it spot on as you learn!

I've done a few

Just adjust the sensor to level the rear!!!!

When you say adjust the sensor - do you mean the sensor adaptor plate thingy or the sensor itself? I installed a sensor height adaptor with two height settings and have chosen the lowest but its still a bit high. I thought that if I got a nanocom I could lower it a bit using that (like urban panzer did). Is there any danger of me running it like this for a bit?

Ahhh already at it's lowest.

Slight nose down isn't a bad idea.

But yes, nanocom will sort it.

Nothing like resurecting an old thread! Here's the disco in all her glory with 235 85 maxxis tyres and my new rock sliders:



Have also done the 'flip' mod to the wheel carrier:



I reckon the 235 85's are a brilliant size for the disco - no rubbing and fill the arches nicely. Since I last posted I've also got rid of the centre muffler, have myself a nanocom and a mad man ems1 in the overhead console. Alas now Im poor but my disco looks tops. And I've still got enough to put a few bucks in the tank and head out bush .

So thanks to one and all who have helped me in the build up . It's been muchly appreciated (and much cheaper than paying someone to do it!)

Cheers,

Pricey.

Originally Posted by gusthedog

Nothing like resurecting an old thread! Here's the disco in all her glory with 235 85 maxxis tyres and my new rock sliders:



Have also done the 'flip' mod to the wheel carrier:



I reckon the 235 85's are a brilliant size for the disco - no rubbing and fill the arches nicely. Since I last posted I've also got rid of the centre muffler, have myself a nanocom and a mad man ems1 in the overhead console. Alas now Im poor but my disco looks tops. And I've still got enough to put a few bucks in the tank and head out bush .

So thanks to one and all who have helped me in the build up . It's been muchly appreciated (and much cheaper than paying someone to do it!)

Cheers,

Pricey.

Pricey - does that mean you still do or don't have any extra body lift - looks great by the way