I'm 16, have a 1999 Disco 2. Need help finding a solid 3'' lift. Just need brand sugestions and help finding someone to install it. thanks.

 

Do you plan on having bumpers, sliders, roofrack, lots of gear in the back, etc? If not, the 3" Terrafirma pro-sport lift that Lucky8 (and others) sell is pretty decent. I liked it on my 2003. I got pretty close to 3" even with the ARB bumper and winch on the front. If you have too much heavy stuff bolted on, you will probably get a little less than 3" because it's really a 2" heavy duty lift.

As far as help finding someone to install it, you'd have to let us know about where you are. I will say that it's not too hard to install yourself, even for a 16 year old, but I'd recommend help if you've never done any wrenching on a car before.

Here is a kit: Though I'd pay extra for the pro-port shocks.... I was VERY pleased with how they handled.

And here is video showing how to install:

 

yeah i ave an ARB brush guard mounted on but i do plan on getting a rack system. also, what tire size do you prefer on the lifted truck? I have 16 inch wheels. and i'm in texas.

 

If lifting it about 3" I really liked the 255/85R16 BFG Mud Terrain KM2's that I had. On mine they didn't rub anywhere.... but some people report a little rubbing. Each car is a little different. If you want a little smaller, 265/75R16 is very popular with 1.5-3 inches of lift.

If in Texas, there are some good Land Rover shops, North Texas British helps sponsor the SCARR and so does British 4X4 Outfitters in San Antonio. British 4X4 also sells parts and kits to do the lift too.

 

Thanks So Much

 

If you really want to go with a 3" lift, you may look into the other components that you'll need to take care of... brake lines, drive shaft angle, etc. If you stay under 3", you can keep the stock components under the truck.

The other option on lifts, is the Old Man Emu (OME). It is a bit higher in price than the Terra Firma. Some members on here swear by it, and will almost hound you for not using it. The Terra Firma seams fine for me (I got the 2" TF kit). It does what I need it to do, and the on-road ride is great.

As far as installing, I had no experience with shocks or springs before, and I installed the kit with a friend in about 4 hrs or so. He didn't have any prior experience either. It's pretty straight forward to do.

 

Thanks I'm either going to get the 2" or 3" still looking into it. As far as skill level how difficult is it to install the actual kit? Is it something an average mechanic can do with instruction or something I should pay $700 to get done

 

easily done by yourself

 

Check out youtube for discovery 2 lift install and you'll find a few vids -- It's really not hard at all with some pretty basic tools. Easier to lift a D2 than it is to lower a VW.

Also, you might want to fill out your profile - including general location. Texas is a pretty large state, and if you're in one area or another, perhaps one of our fine forum members would be happy to help or even just be there for moral support if you do it.

Dave

 

Thanks guys such a badass community!