Thread: ?suspension lift concern

Originally Posted by Xavie

Hi all, I feel hoggish after posting a could of threads already but i need someadvice.

I have my defender 07 model booked in for a 2 inch suspension lift next week with O.L and on talking to Ian from Parramatta Land Rover service division he has made me more then extremely concerned about doing a lift. He has said that there can be problems with the wiring and ABS/TC systems etc.... I believe he was talking about the recent model more then any older one but should I be concerned?

Have people had problems with there Defenders which had TC/ABS previously who have done a suspension lift?

I am now thinking about calling off the lift but I guess I'll still need suspension upgrade with winch and winch bar being fitted anyway.

It is extremely difficult because I have Gordon, the man from Opposite lock saying one thing and the L.R. man saying another.

As long as your brake lines and ABS lines are long enough to accomodate the lift and axle articulation without stressing the lines then why should there be a problem? Make sure the OL fitter checks this properly.

ive got a 3'' lift and i had to move that abs and brake lines, but thats due to my wheel travell (and lots of it)
you wont need to worrie about it with a 2'' lift, (opp lock 2'' is 40mm)
tell ian to get back behind his desk and answer his phone! i ring him up not peter his office b#tch

cheers phil

ps if your worried about the abs lines, there is at least 2'' of extra length you can get out of them, just by pulling the lines threw a tad more.

Originally Posted by discowhite

ive got a 3'' lift and i had to move that abs and brake lines, but thats due to my wheel travell (and lots of it)
you wont need to worrie about it with a 2'' lift, (opp lock 2'' is 40mm)
tell ian to get back behind his desk and answer his phone! i ring him up not peter his office b#tch

cheers phil

ps if your worried about the abs lines, there is at least 2'' of extra length you can get out of them, just by pulling the lines threw a tad more.

WHEEL TRAVEL.....what bbloody wheel travel....i think you are the last person to be giving advice on lifts and wheel travel






























thats a joke by the way just in case your concerned about taking his advice

hahaha, bit of a cat fight there?

I spoke to my O.L. man and he said about 5 of these lifts have been done up in the NT through the dealer and it was easy and without issue. It is difficult knowing who to listen to and how to unscramble advice sometimes because at the end of the day it is 2 people with different perspectives and different ways of achieving their bottom line. SO one is a sales person essentially which can amke it difficult to believe but the other is in a sense just giving a company line and not a personal/professional opinion.

Mind you the O.L man does drive a Defender so just on that I think my trust sways toward him immediately. hahaha.

Originally Posted by Xavie

hahaha, bit of a cat fight there?

I spoke to my O.L. man and he said about 5 of these lifts have been done up in the NT through the dealer and it was easy and without issue. It is difficult knowing who to listen to and how to unscramble advice sometimes because at the end of the day it is 2 people with different perspectives and different ways of achieving their bottom line. SO one is a sales person essentially which can amke it difficult to believe but the other is in a sense just giving a company line and not a personal/professional opinion.

Mind you the O.L man does drive a Defender so just on that I think my trust sways toward him immediately. hahaha.

Ask your OL man to back the installation with a warranty that will cover any line damage as a result of the lift. If he backs his products and is sure this should not be a problem.

Originally Posted by CraigE

Ask your OL man to back the installation with a warranty that will cover any line damage as a result of the lift. If he backs his products and is sure this should not be a problem.

Thanks, that's a good idea, I was just cooking tea thinking that I should check what warranty he will give.

Originally Posted by PhillWilde

As long as your brake lines and ABS lines are long enough to accomodate the lift and axle articulation without stressing the lines then why should there be a problem? Make sure the OL fitter checks this properly.

Gets my vote.