Yep, Just checked it out. I think that's the ticket.

How does this drive on the road compared to the 2" Terra kit?

 

Very similar ride, we actually took that D2 on the Coal Country Overland trip, did about 450 miles of trails and a 350 or so on the road getting there and back. It’s a very drivable setup that one of our staff members used as a daily for over a year.

Give us a call and we can answer any questions, about the kit. Fill us in on what the end goal is and we will do our best to help you get there and avoid any pitfalls we have already driven into so to speak.

Tread Magazine has an article in their next issue that covers the trip and the Discovery II.

 

Thanks for the info and details. If I can score this new disco i'm looking at I will be giving you a call indeed.

 

Glad to be able to help

 

While I have you here, What is the best bang for the buck setup for re-gear, hd axles, and locker (front and rear, or rear only?) for 33's that will spend 85 percent of the time on the road ( still good in snow) but be able to handle some challenging terrain on some weekend offroad adventures?

Do you guys carry all those upgrades?

 

For the differentials, 85% on road and snow. The most daily life compatible set up for me would be Ashcroft ATB. The work so well with the Traction control system providing a seamless upgrade that makes a ton of difference off road. I know someone will say but a Detroit locker for the back is great bang for the buck and your right except in snow and ice conditions. I have watched them walk rigs sideways on the trail and road. So I am less enthusiastic about them for a 85% daily driver in all conditions. I feel the LSD offers a much better compromise for daily grind.

https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...t-ashcroft-atb

A bit more aggressive would be the Ashcroft ATB in the front and an Ashcroft Air Locker in the back or ARB both are good quality products but I lean more towards the Ashcroft it also saves $50 over the ARB. Keep in mind you will need to plumb the Air Locker and add an air compressor as well. For the but a Detroit bang for the buck see above

https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...g-differential
https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...di-dii-rrc-d90

Compressor

https://www.lucky8llc.com/products/a...15d93163&_ss=r. I like this one it can do tires as well, not super fast on big tires but air is air.

or complete Diff kit with gears

https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...oft-locker-kit

I would pair those with the either the 3.75 or 4.12 gears. Both would work with 33’s but personally I would get the 4.12’s as I find a lot of folks that start at 33” end up at 35” a year or two later. I just posted links to the rear gear but we have front available as well.

https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...duty-3-75r-r-p
https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...duty-4-12f-r-p

Finish it out with Ashcroft HD Axles and you have a well engineered quality driveline that will get you where you want to go.

https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...fts-and-cv-kit

I think we can cover pretty much everything you are looking for in upgrades. We have a lot of bumper and armor choices as well.

 

Wow, thanks for the detailed explanation. That pretty much answered all my questions! The only question I have left is... is the HD axle kit for one axle only or both front/rear?

 

I'm headed towards 33's also. A while back I went with the RTE setup. You get the radius and trailing arms too. Its pricy, but nice. Im gonna do the ashcroft HD axles too...

 

Forgot to add the link...

Full Lift Kits ? RTE-FAB

 

I'd take a good look at the RTE kit, beefier components and I'm not a huge fan of Terrafirma shocks. I'm running 285s which is pretty damn close to a 33 and pending tire choice actually will measure that. 32s on a stock suspension will rub/hit fenders once flexed. Call me crazy but until I start roasting axles I'm not going to drop the coin to upgrade something that hasn't failed. Just go easy on the skinny pedal and most of those breaks can be avoided.