I don't have any plans for a lift or tires for at least a couple years. I've been reading a lot and have just a basic question. Right now my D2 has 165,00 miles. 18" wheels. Not currently leaking oil or coolant. In other words, for its age/condition, it's as good as can be expected.

Question: if I were to add a 2" lift and just up to something like 32" tires (or equivalent - like 285 60 R18-ish) how much more stress or strain would I add to the truck just driving down the road?

I guess I am asking, if I went stock to something like this, would the truck even notice the difference in the engine/diff/drivetrain, etc? New oil leaks, new tranny strains, etc.

This is not my truck- just a look that I like:

 

Leaks? No, it won't cause leaks. Strain? Yea, a little. Not a lot, but some. The lift will add strain to the driveshafts and the tires will add a little strain to the whole driveline. Not enough to cause many issues, I've run 32s for the past... I dunno, 9 months I guess? The only thing was that it dropped my gas mileage by 1 mpg.

 

Thanks. I'm reading tons but never read any yay or nay about putting on 32's on high mileage trucks. Also I haven't really found out how much extra mass the engine has to deal with.

This truck is still our daily driver. Wife's been driving it daily for 14 years and 165,000 miles- to be exact. The plan is to get her a new vehicle in the next year then I'll take over the Rover as a part time toy. Last thing I want to do is upgrade lift and tires and blow up the truck.

 

I got a 32" and with OME medium duty for over 85K miles and it has 140k on it already. It drives like a truck and suspension makes all kind of noise. Nice for long dives since you see most of the view especially going over bridges and you wont get sleepy because its too bumpy. My 162K with stock tires and suspension still drives like new, rather smoother still. I got a 10ply duratrac which is bumpier than a regular 4 ply of the same size. Probably, Ill get the 4 ply next time which could make the ride smoother. I just got an ultraguage today, I'll check also whether the one with 32" runs hotter than the stock. I guess it does.

 

Another thing is if I have original shocks and springs, then next time I need tires (current ones only 9 months old) I may get the lucky 8 2" terra firma lift and something just a bump up from the 255/55/18's on there now.

 

Yah, that will be awesome. Just dont lift it until you change tires. I did suspension first without the tires and it looked funny to me. For me it seems like a jacked up low rider. (i dont really know how to call it. hehe)

 

I know exactly what you mean. Luckily 18" wheels fill the wheel wells pretty much already, but I know what you mean- makes it look like a roller skate when it's jacked up over tiny wheels.

 

love that color

 

Yes, that dude has a nice rig.

 

Jamieb,

You mentioned wanting to set the Disco up in the future for off-roading. Having CDL is the best bang for the buck together with getting the right tires for 4-wheeling.

The first 3 pics shows a set up with 255/70R18 tires (32.1" diameter / 10.2" width). No rubbing against the front mudflaps. However, I decided to replace them with a wider tires.

The last 3 pics shows 275/65R18 tires (32" / 10.9"). BFGoodrich TA KO2. I like the additional 1/2" width footprint for off-roading. I am to trim off an inside section of the front mudflap for turning clearance (see last pic).

Terra Firma offers medium-duty and heavy-duty springs. The Terra Firma site will show the weight capacity for the springs. Your choice will depend on the additional equipment which you intend to carry (e.g. winch bumper, roof rack, etc). I did a quick weight distribution calculation on the Disco with the added equipment. I ended up with medium duty front spring and heavy-duty rear springs.

I hope the info will provide you with some good reference points.