Thread: How high is to High

Originally Posted by ROVERNIT

Hi all

What’s a good height to lift a disco to make it capable and safe? I still want to go rough but not crazy


Is a 6-inch lift for argument sake out of the question on a disco due to the high dimensions?

dependant on the state your in, you may be legally restricted to raises.

Anything over 2" and its uninsured no matter how much you bitch, Nation road rule vehicle height no more than 50mm over than standard and wheels not in excess of 35" No Exception... Engineers cert will help over 50mm lift but not even God can help ya with wheels over 35" but shouldnt bother Disco owners

Originally Posted by DirtyDawg

Anything over 2" and its uninsured no matter how much you bitch, Nation road rule vehicle height no more than 50mm over than standard and wheels not in excess of 35" No Exception... Engineers cert will help over 50mm lift but not even God can help ya with wheels over 35" but shouldnt bother Disco owners

What’s it take as a lift to place 35's and still have enough flex on a disco just curious

I know with the GU I had, had a 3-inch lift and 35 where to big and reduced my flex

Also with the patrol any more then 3 inches and more mods needed to be done other then springs and shocks

What would need to be done to go 3 inches and possibly 33-inch tyres?

best combo would be a 2'' spring lift and a 2''body lift.
fit longer bumpstops and longer stroke shocks to get more articulation.
33's on a disco is enough for the majority of offroad work. fit lockers or lsd's or a combo of both and you will go anywhere a locked 4'' lifted nissan/toyota will go.
can go 35's but is it really worth it? then you have alot of guard cutting/installing EXPENSIVE flares, new rims los of engine power etc etc.


cheers phil

1" body and 2" spring lift and flares mean that I have no probs with clearance. I'm running 32s atm and it all works well. Am looking at a second set of play rubber, 33-34". This will require offset rims due to width but shouldn't require any stuffing around to gearing as they won't be on all the time.

Generally being just that little bit older, I try to keep both feet on the floor when at a Disco, even a jump of just 2 inches can tend to upset the stability of the upper torso resulting in said torso making rapid accquintence with the floor, upon which I am attempting to stand.

Jumps of 6 inches are most definately out and execution of these severely frown upon by Da Missus.

I have 4" springs and 35's with a guard trim. In NSW it's legal, it complys with all relevant regulations, is engineered and is insured.

With the new DOTAR's that NSW have not adopted yet, I would be limited to 33's so that the total lift is reduced to 6".

you can insure a 4wd with a larger than 50mm suspension lift, you just need to find someone who will do it. TCIS are the best mob to talk to re modified 4wd insurance, they handle all the public liability insurance for clubs.

Have a look at this kit, covers everything, for $2000 its cheap, you might change the shocks over later but wouldnt be bad, i spend a grand nearly on just shocks and springs.

http://www.mailorder4x4.com/acatalog...Rear_Arms.html