Im having a hard time making a decision
Baja
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
A 2" lift should suffice Matt as the higher the truck lift the higher the CoG and also then you'll start to wear out UJ's/driveshafts quicker also the autobox and diffs. Take the 'conservative' view first and see how you fare first. Many guys on here have mega experience in offroading etc.
TReK
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I'm planning on a 2" lift, but want front and rear steel bumpers and a winch.
I want to know if medium springs sag noticeably under bumper weight. Or, if heavy springs will make for a rough ride, too firm, and be overkill even with the bumper weight. I'm not hauling any weight in the truck.
I'm thinking medium springs would be ok??
Opinions?
To the OP, I think this question applies to you wanting a 3" lift also.
I want to know if medium springs sag noticeably under bumper weight. Or, if heavy springs will make for a rough ride, too firm, and be overkill even with the bumper weight. I'm not hauling any weight in the truck.
I'm thinking medium springs would be ok??
Opinions?
To the OP, I think this question applies to you wanting a 3" lift also.
Camel Trophy
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From: Michigan
A lot of good advice already.
You'd be surprised how much your rover will go through as it is....especially with CDL engaged.
2" lift with tires will add, for sure. Since ground clearance is the biggest issue while off-roading of any serious nature. Added 2" lift and 265/75's to mine, and after adding steel bumper, recovery points, 11500 winch (steel rope), skid-plate and brush guard...she sits about where it started up front. Going to add newer springs, soon, hopefully.
If you are just going to do some mild wheeling, tires and a lift should be fine. Although, when you wheel it...there is always the potential for scratches or dents.
Brian.
You'd be surprised how much your rover will go through as it is....especially with CDL engaged.
2" lift with tires will add, for sure. Since ground clearance is the biggest issue while off-roading of any serious nature. Added 2" lift and 265/75's to mine, and after adding steel bumper, recovery points, 11500 winch (steel rope), skid-plate and brush guard...she sits about where it started up front. Going to add newer springs, soon, hopefully.
If you are just going to do some mild wheeling, tires and a lift should be fine. Although, when you wheel it...there is always the potential for scratches or dents.
Brian.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 5,845
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
A lot of good advice already.
You'd be surprised how much your rover will go through as it is....especially with CDL engaged.
2" lift with tires will add, for sure. Since ground clearance is the biggest issue while off-roading of any serious nature. Added 2" lift and 265/75's to mine, and after adding steel bumper, recovery points, 11500 winch (steel rope), skid-plate and brush guard...she sits about where it started up front. Going to add newer springs, soon, hopefully.
If you are just going to do some mild wheeling, tires and a lift should be fine. Although, when you wheel it...there is always the potential for scratches or dents.
Brian.
You'd be surprised how much your rover will go through as it is....especially with CDL engaged.
2" lift with tires will add, for sure. Since ground clearance is the biggest issue while off-roading of any serious nature. Added 2" lift and 265/75's to mine, and after adding steel bumper, recovery points, 11500 winch (steel rope), skid-plate and brush guard...she sits about where it started up front. Going to add newer springs, soon, hopefully.
If you are just going to do some mild wheeling, tires and a lift should be fine. Although, when you wheel it...there is always the potential for scratches or dents.
Brian.
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Harrisburg, PA
Thanks for the advice everyone, I think my best route would be to do all the maintenance as stated previously but keep her completely stock except for a 2" lift and larger tires, and get a beater truck for fun.
TReK
Joined: Mar 2012
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Sorry but.
Get LR3 or LR4.
Engines are much better as there are no sleeves to drop and head gaskets are better.
If you want to eventually have to change head gaskets and you promise yourself
you will LOVE doing it.
Then by all means buy that D2
Haha I loved doing my D2 head gaskets in 2012.
Would I love it now?
Nope
https://www.flickr.com/photos/76579732@N07/
Get LR3 or LR4.
Engines are much better as there are no sleeves to drop and head gaskets are better.
If you want to eventually have to change head gaskets and you promise yourself
you will LOVE doing it.
Then by all means buy that D2
Haha I loved doing my D2 head gaskets in 2012.
Would I love it now?
Nope
https://www.flickr.com/photos/76579732@N07/
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