defender lift kit

**rmp** · 2nd March 2005, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by landy_man+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(landy_man)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-rmp
the modded trucks are always the first ones to break down.

what a load of rot.... sorry mate, but that is just not true...
my rangie is heavily modded and has never broken down... it is usually the stock vehicles that end up breaking something... usually axles and cv's....
when you modify your vehicle, the aim is to replace the component with something stronger so that it does not break....

as for lifting the vehicle too high... you are correct... big lift kits only work well at the MALL[/b][/quote]

Everyone has their own opinion and mine is based on my experience.

For example, at last weekend's Pajero Challenge all the vehicle with problems (engine fire, broken CVs, broken various) were highly modded. All the stock vehicles were fine. The way I look at it, if you put bigger, heavier tyres on for example then you need a stronger drivetrain. And all the while you're adding weight to the vehicle. If you put a lift in you're changing driveshaft angles, and the list goes on and on. All this can be dealt with but many people don't bother.

So I stand by what I wrote, but will perhaps qualify it with -- modded trucks that haven't been properly designed with regard for all the consequence of any given modification. And by mods I mean lift kits, big tyres, different engines etc. Not touring mods or direct-replacement stronger bits of kit.

landy_man · 2nd March 2005, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by rmp
So I stand by what I wrote, but will perhaps qualify it with -- modded trucks that haven't been properly designed with regard for all the consequence of any given modification. And by mods I mean lift kits, big tyres, different engines etc. Not touring mods or direct-replacement stronger bits of kit.

i will agree with you there.... just because you can bolt something on does not make it safe or strong.... but usually when something breaks you put something stronger in its place...all depends on how hard u drive, what u drive and with whom you drive... and how deep your pockets are :wink:

**camel_landy** · 3rd March 2005, 08:00 AM

If you want to see how to lift a truck properly.... Have a look at how the Icelandic guys do it!!!!

I was over there a few years back and the way they do it is awesome... In fact, you can buy a brand new Landy from the main dealer with an 8" lift already fitted (while retaining the warranty)! I've also seen trucks with 2x transfer boxes to give them an ultra-low, low range.

Mark.

**Gidget** · 6th March 2005, 08:43 AM

So when I cut the gaurds will the standard flares still fit back on? or will I have to make new ones????????? Thanks.

**DaveS3** · 6th March 2005, 04:34 PM

If you only cut the edges of the guards a little they will stretch. You may neet to trim the outer edge off the flare which has the metal rod support.

Otherwise bunnings sell garden edgine in different widths that would be suitable and strong aswell. This i what i use on my series 3 with mangled guards.

Dave.

**Gidget** · 6th March 2005, 08:09 PM

Thanks mate after I get my tyres in a month or so I will start cutting & see what fits after I am done

**Reads90** · 8th March 2005, 04:43 AM

Don't need to bother my 90 had a 2" OME lift and ran 35 " simex
Was fine had to trim the corners of the spats but aprt from that not a problem

and my brothe has the same and on a slope he has no problem

**Gidget** · 8th March 2005, 06:00 PM

What diff ratio's are you blokes running with 35" tyres?????????
Sorry for the hy jack

**Reads90** · 8th March 2005, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Gidget
What diff ratio's are you blokes running with 35" tyres?????????
Sorry for the hy jack

4.75 Kam ring and pinions

One on the left is the one with the toughened kam ring and pinions

landy_man · 8th March 2005, 06:06 PM

i run 4.5 toyota hydrid diffs, 30 spline axles and Longfield cv's 8)

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