Thank you both. And Bkreutz, that is a sweet 2 tone Series, the red and white complement each other very well. Also I like your dog. Also, willrok13, would you suggest getting a lift. The only off roading I do is about 2-3 feet tops river crossing and some backroad trails with a couple of hills, nothing serious at all.

My dad did a little off roading as well. I'm the one with the Auburn shirt on, the younger one. And my dad is the one with the red polo and vest.

This is the most hardcore I've done (not at all haha). But that is my old blue Disco (which is now dead no bueno), pre roof rack. So would I need a lift for this?

 

get rid of the 18s and lose the idea of $100 4x4 tires unless you know someone parting out a truck. Stay at 265/75/16 or below - or sharpen your sheet metal shears.

I like Bill at RTE (but never dealt with OMU) 2" is fine for those size tires. Anything more than 3" may likely cause driveshaft and brake line problems etc.

Here's some info from Bill at RTE about 3" springs - you can find same about 2" if you ask him:
"the Discovery II has 1" different height spring perches (part welded to axle for spring to sit on) between the front and rear thus requiring a 1" shorter spring in the front. RTE front coils are designed to handle the extra weight of heavy front bumpers and winches. Rear coils are designed for the extra weight of a HD rear bumper, Fuel tank skid, and 225lb cargo. The Discovery series Rovers have a front/rear weight ratio of 40/60, This is mainly due to the aluminum engine - consequently the are butt heavy so add a HD front bumper and a winch and you will find the front will achieve much better traction. :-)

• RR1-3 Spring - 3" - Free height = 17.25" - 330lb Rate
• RR3-2 Spring - 3" - Free height = 16.75" - 325lb Rate
• RR4-2 Spring - 2" - Free height = 16.00" - 225lb Rate"

good luck and get to know people who wheel in your area - then be patient in your search.

 

Stay @ 3" or under. The 4"+ lifts require a ton more supporting items

 

Thank y'all both very much... It looks like it would be best to save up and get the lift instead of spacers and all, taking the cheap way out. Also, if I get rid of the 18s would it be in my best interest to buy 15s or 16s (price wise for the later purchase of tires)

 

you will have a lot of trouble finding a 15 wheel, keep looking for someone parting a DII with 16 inch wheels. They always show up when your not looking for them, thats just what CL is like. they run 60-75 at a bone yard

 

Thank you very much. I will be on the look out for them.