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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kenk
Just a little pointer- I had trouble installing the lift springs because of space. I had to put the LR bottle jack between the axle and frame and actually jack the axle downwards. Just be careful to not overextend the brake hoses. Here is a good write-up:http://www.4x4wire.com/rover/disco/tech/ome/

I must be really slow- 'cause it took me close to 3-4 hrs. Think I spent 1/2-3/4 hr just on the front shocks and towers
LOL, didn't know people still went to 4x4wire anymore. I used to be part of the staff on the Jeep side. Just bought a 95 Disco and learning the ropes here.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Haldog
LOL, didn't know people still went to 4x4wire anymore. I used to be part of the staff on the Jeep side. Just bought a 95 Disco and learning the ropes here.

I had my disco, and installed my springs and shocks using that 4x4wire write-up way long before I knew about this site. It was really helpful.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Spencerfitch
Ok now that the suspension has settled a little bit..

pre lift it was 31 3/4 at front and back.

Now its..

Drivers side rear 34 1/4 +2.5
Drivers side front 34 +2.25
Passenger Side Front 33 3/8 +1.6
Passenger Side Rear 33 1/2 +1.75


Out of what was SUPPOSED to be a 3" lift?

Im going to get some trim packers to level it out. And it LOOKS great. I honestly wouldn't want more, just pissed its not 3".. .
That is really odd. Usually they end up drivers side low(unless installed on the wrong side). My factory springs had a longer drivers front than the pass front, the rears were equal.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Spencerfitch

Out of what was SUPPOSED to be a 3" lift?

Im going to get some trim packers to level it out. And it LOOKS great. I honestly wouldn't want more, just pissed its not 3".. .
If you go to the OME site you will notice that they really don't have a measurement on there systems, they are rated for the weight you will carry. 2" or 3" are just generalized by other people who just want to know how high, the idea for the 3" is you have a spring that can carry more weight, but if you don't have that weight it will sit higher. If you want a true 2,3,5 you need to go with someone like rovertym.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Where are the pics?? I keep getting email alerts on this thread at work, get excited to see it and its never on here
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Ill be adding AT LEAST 1" more lift after putting bigger tires. I HATE the look of stuffed wheel wells..

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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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She's sitting up nicely now. Looks good man.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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That looks good dude. Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm gonna do the same thing next summer. Good job.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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I meant to ask the other day what size tire is on it in the pics? What size you going up to
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by COOTER-GUY
I meant to ask the other day what size tire is on it in the pics? What size you going up to
235/75/16 currently..

Going to

235/86
265/75
OR 255/85
 
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