LOL. I look at the ability to fully tuck the tire as part of the stealth advantage of owning a Rover. And your CG is much lower than you realize, since most of your bodywork is aluminum, and your heaviest components are down low.

 

Goat, I believe that on a RRC, but a disco, not so much. i've removed the roof of a RRC and basically its about 50 lbs, not kidding. We made my buddys RRC a full convertible and with the roof gone, rear windows removed, rear door pillars cut off,door glass and power motors removed it was approx 175 lbs worth of stuff. Soooooooo all the rest of the weight on a RRC is on the bottom. I have never cut up a disco but the higher roof, more rear glass, rear heavy door, and the skylight glass makes me believe that a disco will roll way before a RRC will. Anyway, I know the "Tuck" is a rovers secret, but no reason why I cant make a rover thats wide AND tucks...................Hard to do, but best of both worlds

 

Ha, if it's too steep to drive on sideways without tipping, just drive up it. You are right that the RRC is less top-heavy, but the Disco is still not as top heavy as it looks. Yes the roof is steel, yes it has more glass, but by heavy stuff I referring more to the entire drivetrain and chassis. Stock tip-over angle is 45° off-camber. While a wide track would sometimes be nice, the narrow track has it's advantages as well.

PS, I've seen pics a fully tucked 235/85 with a 1.5" spacer behind the stock wheels, and only minimal trimming of the lip. Was a forum member here, don't remember who. That amount of track widening makes sense to me, but I've never had reason for concern about my tip-over angle yet.

PPS, @AKdisco, have you ever had your springs dislocate on you? That's why I haven't disconnected my sway bar yet.

 

I know a stock rover has a 45 degree rollover but I'm sure mine with taller tires, 2" of lift, a roof rack with recovery gear is not at 45 degree anymore, but it's still better than I think. Anything over 30 degrees makes most people **** their pants, I've rolled my Blazer on its side and I was amazed at just how far I had to go to make it happen, so Im sure I've always had aways to go before I went over, but still is scary and FUN!!. I've not had my coils dis-locate which only leads me to believe that theres still more flex to be had HAHA!!.

 

Yeah 30° feels pretty extreme. From inside the cab it almost looks like you could reach out and touch the ground sometimes. The owner's manual (if you have one) actually has a very basic but informative guide on off-camber driving.

Oh, I just remembered you have stock length shocks. Did you have to disconnect the shocks to get the springs in? If so, that's why you can't dislocate them. If not, I'm curious to know what the limiting factor is. That's where access to a ramp or a forklift comes in handy.

Like I said, I want to disconnect my sway bar but am concerned about dislocating the coils. So I've been waiting until I have the chance to build dislocation cones, but from what you say that may not be necessary.

 

Yeah, stock shocks so YES my shocks are my limiting factor. I'm sure by getting longer shocks I would be able to dis-locate them at will.

 

OK tru, I guess I just need to disconnect mine and see.

 

Sweet! Picking my fzj80 coils up tomorrow. Can't wait to put them on and see what my Disco can do.

Keep you updated

 

Good Deal, i went this route myself, be forewarned.....they're a gateway drug

 

Won't they fit in a flat rate box?

If you want me to, I will check at the yard here in Pittsburgh and see if they have a set.

I can pack them in the same USPS shipping tube with that Brass Bullseye Putter you want. I will even throw in a few irons to go along with it to use at the driving range.

Let me know if I can help you.