I had my 2000 disco out off roading today and loved it. Even the jeep guys were impressed. That traction control does work good. I just picked it up, changed some fluids and am doing the rest of the high mileage service as time allows. It came with 265/75/16 firestone destination at's on it. I did have some rubbing. They are almost new and worked great for where I was today. It's mostly abandoned rocky mining roads and 4 wheeler paths. The springs and shocks need to be replaced. So my question is 2" or 3" lift? It's used mostly for off road, but getting there is at least an hour away. I was thinking a 2" and running these tires down, then getting a 235/85/16. Will I run into complications going with the 3" lift? Watching you tube videos everyone seems to go with a skinnier tire. Just looking for some input. I've been reading so much and still don't know what is best. It's a 3rd vehicle used mostly for play.

 

2" is the standard lift that most use without other mods. You can get away with 3", but you're pushing components to their limit and if you don't want break-downs, further mods are strongly suggested.

 

I've gotta disagree with wjsj a little. I think 3" is perfectly safe with stock components. I know a bunch of guys on 3" with no issues. I myself am on 3.5" with stock bits and i think Charlie_V is north of 4", though he doesn't wheel his rig.

I'd vote 3", especially if there's any desire to ever add a winch, bumpers, and roof rack.

The 265/75 is also a pretty standard size for both 2" and 3" lifts.

 

When time comes I am going with a 3 inch. mainly for looks. secondly for settling. from what I understand the vehicle will settle a little bit giving you a 2 inch lift afterwards if you have bumpers and other loads. Plus why not an extra inch for $100. There are a lot of myths surrounding land rovers concerning lifts, oil, color...etc. do a little research, not to much and then go for it.

 

I think I will go with a 3". I will be adding sliders for sure. Maybe bumpers down the road. So the next question is Terra Firma or Old Man Emu?

 

My initial thought on a lift was 2", but after hearing first hand experience on many posts, I will go with the 3". Like you, I have not decided on TF or OME, my decision will probably end up going with the least expensive setup. Considering I will have to get tires, springs, shocks, steering stabilizer, and will want to get stainless steel brake hoses(only because these are getting old).
Whatever you decide, Good Luck and post some before and after pics.

 

3" all day. I had the 2" and while it looks good I knew I should have gone with 3". I finally did a couple of years later, I have had ZERO issues with any of the stock components PLUS the 3" gives you a wider range of tire sizes to choose from, huge plus.

Go with 3", MY RTE 2" and 3" coils never let me down.

 

 

exactly how small does you ***** have to be, to need a truck that big

 

I'd like to jump in with a question. I have 18" wheels and tires and one day I was thinking of going up just a notch - a 2" lift and just beef up the tires a bit from on-road to light off-road tires. Also because I think a fuller tire looks better with a lift.

That said, with 18-inch wheels and a 2-inch lift, does that allow for a "fuller" tire to be mounted? I can see a 16-inch wheel has more space for tire than an 18-inch wheel. What have you 18-inch wheel owners done with a 2-inch lift as far as tires?

I would not want anything much more/bigger than this setup.


This is not my truck, i grabbed this image online, but this is what mine looks like now