I was thinking of doing a 3" lift on my Disco II...has anyone here regretted doing this, and why?

I enjoy doing light overland driving, no extreme rock crawling or anything.

 

Do it. No regrets here.
Research the threads TONS of info on this subject.

 

What's your goal for doing it? Do you actually need one, or just want one for looks?
What's driving your choice of 3"?

 

Bumpers and sliders in order? What are your plans for the truck? Which brand 3" lift?

 

Im not really set on any size...just didn't want to get such a tall lift that make getting in and out a burden. My goal is to be able to use it in the woods and not get the frame stuck on anything, or tearing off the muffler or something.

Im not particularly handy, nor am I an experienced off-road driver yet....

I'm certainly open to suggestions. I may just buy a decent set of rims/off-road tires and switch them out when needed.

The 3" lift seemed like a good compromise between the stock look and getting a tad more clearance. Like I said, I'm all new to this and just having fun with it.

 

x2 on go for it.... just do you research and know what kind of ride to expect with your type of driving, weight, and application.

 

Makes crawling under it to check leaks and grease your driveshaft 10x easier. Worth the money for just that alone.

I would personally just got with a 2in lift though. Mainly due to the fact that once you get the extra height from bigger tires that extra inch makes a surprising difference when it comes to some garages and car ports.

 

^This

Get some decent tires (you can go larger on a DII without a lift if you want a bit more clearance).
Here's a list of tire sizes and what you need to fit:
Discoweb Tire fitment guide

My recommendation for people new to off-roading is to not start throwing money at their truck. Drive it off-road for 6 months to a year before deciding what you "need". Your pocket book may be pleasantly surprised.

 

I wonder why that link doesn't cover 18" sizes? I don't remember what the max is at the moment, but I've seen people agree on a max 18" size on a couple threads.

 

Agreed. I took my 04 D2 stock height on street tires to this year's LRNR in Ouray, CO. Drove several of the trails around Ouray without a single problem.