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Old 01-04-2017, 09:20 PM
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True but with all that added weight, a little better shock can help a little.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Blake
According to this post, the 3" RTE springs push the D2 up about 4.5"

https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...m-66510/page2/

Thats too much. Is this true?
I have the 3" RTE and have had the 2". Never measured the true height after install but I have never had any driveline/brake line problems. I think RTE says that to sell more coils but who knows.

Bottom line , you will be fine with the 3" RTE and you'll be glad you did it.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rlozano
Correct. On 3" lift I have 32" and they rub a bit on my trailing arms when turned fully in certain situations.
I have 3" and 33" BFG AT's. No rub, lucky I guess.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Best4x4
I removed that front cross-member and problem solved.

I like my Terrafirma coils as far as the ride, the height, but the finish on them STINKS.. My coils are barely a year old and the silver paint is just falling off of them.

OME/ARB coils have a much better finish on them, but they're on the pricey side.

If I was to get a new set of 3inch coils I'd certainly try the RTE ones as I've heard their finish is good, the height is good, the ride is good, and the price is good.
I had 2"'RTE coils for four years. Took them out and wiped them down and they looked brand spanking new,money chips or flakes. I repackage them in the 3" bags and box and sold them for $200, of course I disclosed that they were used to the buyer.

RTE does have superior finish and lift height characteristics.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:31 PM
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Mine with 3" RTE and 33" BFG AT's
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmyRover
My RRC with 3" rte springs was closer to 5" The G4 had a 1" lift, the Disco next to that had a 3" lift. My RRC was on the RTE Springs with 235/85

I miss my RRC, you have an awesome looking one on your hands. I only had 2" RTE's on it but like you I had a slim bumper up front and it looked higher than my DII side by side because you could see so much more of the front tires when looking at the truck from the front.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Luckyjayb
True but with all that added weight, a little better shock can help a little.
I might help a tiny bit but I have run a couple sets and the set that cost me $200 more didn't give me a noticeable difference.

Once you get stiffer, higher coils the shocks are almost window dressing.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:44 PM
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I've used the TF Pro's and the TF HD ones. I liked them both. I've also had OME shocks and honestly they all blew out after 1.5 years of normal use and their bushings crumbled.

My favorite shock is the Bilstein 5100, but I don't think they make em for our LR's which is a real bummer!!!!
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank4
I miss my RRC, you have an awesome looking one on your hands. I only had 2" RTE's on it but like you I had a slim bumper up front and it looked higher than my DII side by side because you could see so much more of the front tires when looking at the truck from the front.
I miss it to. It had to go when I got the 110.
 
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Old 01-04-2017, 10:47 PM
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Yeah, I think you know you traded up.
 
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