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mowermechanic 06-21-2009 05:02 PM

Another lift kit question for you.
 
A 2 inch lift is the maximum lift for a D1 without changing drivelines, brake lines and getting really expensive. Is that accurate? And for companies, I know old man emu, and rovertym are reputable, but what about www.toddcosuspensions.com?

AK Rover 06-21-2009 05:23 PM

You can go up to 3" without getting too expensive. IF you really plan to wheel your vehicle with a 3" you'll probably want to spend the money for the upgrades like RTE offers so that you don't run into problems in the future. I can tell you that the RTE rear links are a good idea even with a 2" lift. I'm fighting what I believe is my driveline binding because one of my rear links got bent off road causing my rear axle to be out of alignment.

mowermechanic 06-21-2009 11:18 PM

So springs, shocks, front radius arms and rear links? No brake lines or driveline alterations? I just want 33''s. My main concern is castor alignment, and how big a deal is it?

hazletbassist89 06-21-2009 11:20 PM

Nope. You should be good to go with that. If you have a rotoflex consider changing to u joint, but it doesn't need to be done right away unless your rotoflex is destroyed all ready (doubt it)

Disco Mike 06-22-2009 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by mowermechanic (Post 122934)
So springs, shocks, front radius arms and rear links? No brake lines or driveline alterations? I just want 33''s. My main concern is castor alignment, and how big a deal is it?

No radius arms, at least till you see how bad you might track with whatever lift you use, no rear trailing arms, at all. I would suggest checking your rubber brake hoses, if they are original, I would change them before one pops, as for the drive line, 3"s on most D1's will mean at least a front drive shaft with a double cardon housing.
Do it in steps so you don't spend more then necessary.

mowermechanic 06-22-2009 03:35 PM

Thanks you guys, makes sense. 2" would fit 33" maybe with light trimming?

Disco Mike 06-22-2009 05:48 PM

OH yes, and be cheaper also.

mowermechanic 06-22-2009 10:45 PM

Awsome, thank you. The hardest part was to get a plan together, now I can get the plan into action!!


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