Thread: what to do when your lift is a little higher

Hey Rovernit, I hear what you are saying and understand you wanting to go a little higher but having been down this road several times on here and D2AU, my truck remains at 40mm spring lift plus a few extra mods to aid articulation etc. The other option for me is just way too expensive and delicate to get right IMHO. The D2 has so many things to consider and mod and even then it would appear to be a bit of trial and error.
My suggestion would be to stop and consider spending the $ on front and rear lockers and perhaps reduction gears as i reckon you will go just as far if not further with those rather than a huge lift. Although there are many D2's like Slunnies etc around with higher than 2" lift and bigger tyres, I wonder how many would do it again with a stock D2?

My D2 with front and rear lockers on 33's goes places that others in my club go with reduction gears, 35's and some serious modifications.

Having said all that, modifiaction of a 4wd drive is addictive and great fun, so which ever way you go, good luck and listen to the advice already given on here and D2AU, as most have been down this road before.

Best of luck, Mick

thanks guys Im with 4wd insurance Australia as long as its engineered and done the right way there OK with it from my understanding

As for Lockers I got them just need half shafts which are comming in due time

Please understand it isnt a case of mine is bigger I have nothing to prove I just love the off road and perhaps get a little excited and a head of my self it my nature

but Im going to bring the front down to much the rear then adventually when the spring settle it will be less then 4 inchs any way with winch and another battery and Cargo draws besides Im only really after 34 inch tyres

thanks for input guys I really appreciated it

Originally Posted by ROVERNIT

thanks guys Im with 4wd insurance Australia as long as its engineered and done the right way there OK with it from my understanding

thanks for input guys I really appreciated it

Your interpretation of the insurance companies policy may differ from the insurance companies intentioned interpretation, I'd be getting all engineered and non engineered mods to the vehicle written on the policy, make sure where you are insured to drive the vehicle. Read the fine print carefully and get the company representative to explain and if nessesary re write any grey areas you have.
At the moment, with your mods, you may have allready voided your insurance and possibly registration (possibly greenslip) of your vehicle. This means in the unfortunate result of an accident you may be fined or worst case scenerio saying hello to your new cellies little friend for a few years after you are charged with manslaughter.

The way I see it the best thing that could happen to you (if you drive your car in it's present state) is for the police to slap a defective vehicle sticker on it.

Is it worth the hassle?

Strip all the bolt on suspension stuff off it and replace it with the stock stuff, talk to an engineer and do it properly. Losing 10k now is a lot better than other scenerios. (and possibly cheaper than lawyers fees)

We are not trying to be B'stards and are actually trying to help you out of this mess.

Originally Posted by ROVERNIT

thanks guys Im with 4wd insurance Australia as long as its engineered and done the right way there OK with it from my understanding

As for Lockers I got them just need half shafts which are comming in due time

Please understand it isnt a case of mine is bigger I have nothing to prove I just love the off road and perhaps get a little excited and a head of my self it my nature

but Im going to bring the front down to much the rear then adventually when the spring settle it will be less then 4 inchs any way with winch and another battery and Cargo draws besides Im only really after 34 inch tyres

thanks for input guys I really appreciated it

You do know you will need to cut the guards for 34s??

Another question are your spring rates in the rear the same as our Lovells (slunnie and me)??

Baz.

Originally Posted by dobbo

Your interpretation of the insurance companies policy may differ from the insurance companies intentioned interpretation, I'd be getting all engineered and non engineered mods to the vehicle written on the policy, make sure where you are insured to drive the vehicle. Read the fine print carefully and get the company representative to explain and if nessesary re write any grey areas you have.
At the moment, with your mods, you may have allready voided your insurance and possibly registration (possibly greenslip) of your vehicle. This means in the unfortunate result of an accident you may be fined or worst case scenerio saying hello to your new cellies little friend for a few years after you are charged with manslaughter.

The way I see it the best thing that could happen to you (if you drive your car in it's present state) is for the police to slap a defective vehicle sticker on it.

Is it worth the hassle?

Strip all the bolt on suspension stuff off it and replace it with the stock stuff, talk to an engineer and do it properly. Losing 10k now is a lot better than other scenerios. (and possibly cheaper than lawyers fees)

We are not trying to be B'stards and are actually trying to help you out of this mess.

No I dont drive it mate I have a 2nd car till its sorted I will cheat and drive it to my old mans place where I have a full work shop to sort it out

after a few experiments over the week end it'll end up 3.5 inch at most all round

Originally Posted by Redback

You do know you will need to cut the guards for 34s??

Another question are your spring rates in the rear the same as our Lovells (slunnie and me)??

Baz.

Hi Baz no mate its to Dobinson spects 280 rear 220-240 front

Originally Posted by ROVERNIT

Hi Baz no mate its to Dobinson spects 280 rear 220-240 front

OK, i think i remember you saying you have a camper, if so, your gunna need polyairs or Firestone air bags to get the rear back up when you attach the camper if your going to have drawers and other stuff in the back of the Disco.

My camper pulls the front up at the moment and my rates are Slunnies rates, which are for a heavy load, you think it wanders now, wait till you put the camper on

You better have your wits about you, cause it can get hairy, let me tell ya, without the camper it good, not as good as standard but OK, different story with the camper on, especially in the wet

It's why i'm coming back down with my lift

Baz.

thanks for the advise I'll look into polyair or firestones have you got them now