Thread: Disco vehicle lift?

Originally Posted by Petetheprinta

I am giving consideration to raising my Disco 1 a small amount 2". There seems to be a myriad of ways to accomplish this. No particular reason to do it other than it's what everyone seems to do.

I realize it does nothing to raise ground clearance and probably compromises stability slightly. I have no intention of putting on giant wheels.

What's best way to accomplish this?

Body lift from EBay for $200 (some sort of rubber spacers)
Ebay, Same again for $650 rubbers spacers with metal bits.
Longer springs & new shockers.

Any suggestions??

My suggestion is not to do it unless you can work out why you want need one.

Usual method most people use to achieve lift is by raised springs and shocks. Generally the cheapest and easiest to do.
Once you've done this, then a body lift allows you to fit bigger tyres, so if you've no intention of doing this then suspension is your best option.
Although as said above, that's if you really want to do it at all!

The other thing to remember is that if your disco has the rubber donut on the rear propshaft, then its life expectancy is going to be reduced if you fit raised suspension.

Originally Posted by Scouse

My suggestion is not to do it unless you can work out why you want need one.

You are quite right, like most 4wd's I don't need one but I want one, hence the question of the best way to go about it.

Originally Posted by DieselDan

Usual method most people use to achieve lift is by raised springs and shocks. Generally the cheapest and easiest to do.
Once you've done this, then a body lift allows you to fit bigger tyres, so if you've no intention of doing this then suspension is your best option.
Although as said above, that's if you really want to do it at all!

The other thing to remember is that if your disco has the rubber donut on the rear propshaft, then its life expectancy is going to be reduced if you fit raised suspension.

Good point about donut, I will obviously how to convert it over. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Petetheprinta

Any suggestions??

Just the predictable one. Save your time and money for things that improve your vehicle. An un-needed lift is massive collection of consequences and you've got nothing to benefit from.

If you suspension lift then the ride and handling suffer along with your drivetrain.
If you body lift then the fit of everything between body and chassis turns to poo. Gear-levers, steering column, bumpers, fuel lines, brake lines, heater hoses, wires etc.

No matter which you do, you gain height, lose stability, make the handling even worse and a lift with small wheels just looks silly.

Originally Posted by Dougal

Just the predictable one. Save your time and money for things that improve your vehicle. An un-needed lift is massive collection of consequences and you've got nothing to benefit from.

If you suspension lift then the ride and handling suffer along with your drivetrain.
If you body lift then the fit of everything between body and chassis turns to poo. Gear-levers, steering column, bumpers, fuel lines, brake lines, heater hoses, wires etc.

No matter which you do, you gain height, lose stability, make the handling even worse and a lift with small wheels just looks silly.

I have factored all that in, hence the mild lift. Not interested in leaping tall buildings in a single bound. Need to upgrade suspension anyhows because of bullbars, winches, rear wheel carriers ,dual batteries, interior fit out adding all the extra weight to the poor thing.
Your comment regards looks is a personal observation most I have seen in Adelaide are like that, I happen to think they look fine.

If you dont plan on fitting anything larger than 245/70's then a lift is pointless, doing it just for looks is a bit of a ****.
If your springs are sagged or you are adding accessories then a +30/40mm lift will suffice but 50mm is more common - dont even consider a body lift as you wont need it.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

If you dont plan on fitting anything larger than 245/70's then a lift is pointless, doing it just for looks is a bit of a ****.
If your springs are sagged or you are adding accessories then a +30/40mm lift will suffice but 50mm is more common - dont even consider a body lift as you wont need it.

The vehicle runs 245/70s.