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  1. 14th April 2004, 06:38 PM #11
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    Originally posted by Mick-Kelly
    BB, am i right in asuming you got the 245/70's under the stock disco. If so are you still using the 16 inch rims.
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    My Disco was stock standard when I bought it,

    I had new springs and shocks put in which gave me a two inch lift and more clearence for the tyres

    I didnt go for a bigger profile because I didnt want to cut the body up at all, and also didnt go to wide so that the rubber would fit up into the wheel arch area.
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    To go for a wider tyre would mean some rubbing
    Same problem if I went for a bigger profile one.

    I am happy with what I have now.
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  2. 15th April 2004, 03:43 PM #12
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    Hey BB what springs and shocks have ya got in your Disco and who fitted em? I'm based in Perth and am looking at doing something similar to my '96 TDi.
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  3. 15th April 2004, 04:24 PM #13
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  4. 15th April 2004, 09:33 PM #14
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    Originally posted by mickus
    Hey BB what springs and shocks have ya got in your Disco and who fitted em? I'm based in Perth and am looking at doing something similar to my '96 TDi.
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  5. 15th April 2004, 10:25 PM #15
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    Mick,
    If you are based in Perth and Bunbury is too far, get in touch with Kevin at Rovertech 93505633 and tell him I recommended you (He'll probably double the price and give you 50% discount!) I'm using Kings at the rear and Konis all round which lift me about 40mm and use BFG 245x75s for general running around on the RR, never have been a problem. Kevin will give you a good price on both.
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  6. 16th April 2004, 12:14 PM #16
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    Thanks fellas, will check 'em both out.
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  7. 17th April 2004, 11:25 AM #17
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    One of the biggest mistakes people make with the spring lift to fit bigger tyres is they forget that full compression is still the same physical point and thus the bigger tyre can destroy the guard (or the other way around) when extreme articulation fully compresses the axle against the bump stops. Thus the Body lift then comes in the raise the guard away from the tyre at the same fulle compressed position. If your springs and shocks are in good nick and you want a taller tyre, The body lift if done properly is a very sensible option
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  8. 17th April 2004, 12:48 PM #18
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    Cheers
    Im thinking of going the body lift first because the suspension is otherwise fine. Has anyone had this done and if so where and how much (97 tdi disco). I would however follow this with a spring package down the track when the current lot wears out. I have also heard that a body lift does strange things to the already stubby transfer lever.
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    P.S. im assuming ill have to lift the front and rear bars to compensate aswell.
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