A primer for lifting Disco 2s
I’ve lifted a lot of D2’s and I honestly wouldn’t do it if it made the vehicle handle bad. I have never experienced any issues with handling after a 2-3inch lift. I always get it aligned afterwards, and if you’re planning on off roading right after the lift I’d replace the brake lines, and extend the ABS cables.
Any lift will sag some in the first 500 miles or so & you might have to tweak your steering stops or add the 1inch aluminum spacers to compensate for the added weight from the metal F/R Bumpers, winch, and other off road equipment.
I can drive any of my lifted D2’s at 80MPH and they DO NOT steer crappy or handle badly. I drove my Kalahari up to Marble Falls, TX today and my gosh does she drive & handle excellent. My mother in-laws 2016 Ford Explorer drives like a bucket of bolts vs my 225k 02 D2. Only downside to my LR’s is the MPG, but the smile I have driving them anywhere = priceless.
Any lift will sag some in the first 500 miles or so & you might have to tweak your steering stops or add the 1inch aluminum spacers to compensate for the added weight from the metal F/R Bumpers, winch, and other off road equipment.
I can drive any of my lifted D2’s at 80MPH and they DO NOT steer crappy or handle badly. I drove my Kalahari up to Marble Falls, TX today and my gosh does she drive & handle excellent. My mother in-laws 2016 Ford Explorer drives like a bucket of bolts vs my 225k 02 D2. Only downside to my LR’s is the MPG, but the smile I have driving them anywhere = priceless.
Camel Trophy
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I ran 3.5" for 20k miles or something with zero issues. I did have to replace the front driveshaft, but it was going anyway. I ran the Lucky 8 stock replacement shaft, stock brake lines, stock length ABS lines. Only thing I did was springs and modified the shock mounts.
Steering was a little funny, but not bad. Just different. Stock brake lines were maxxed out, but I never popped one even with the sway bars disconnected.
Steering was a little funny, but not bad. Just different. Stock brake lines were maxxed out, but I never popped one even with the sway bars disconnected.
Mudding
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I have to disagree with this. I live down a rock road and I could for sure feel the rough ride of the HD springs. If you are not running with heavy weight you can definitely feel the stiffness of the springs. Maybe driving daily on Rocky roads allows the ride quality to stand out more. Just my opinion, go with MD if you just want a lifted disco and aren't going to add heavy steel replacements or pull a camper or something.
Mudding
Joined: Sep 2018
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Any consideration of lifting should start with why. Most people's reasons are stupid or poorly thought out. I'm not saying lifting is stupid, just many people's reason for doing it and as a result, they get crap results.
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Camel Trophy
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I have to disagree with this. I live down a rock road and I could for sure feel the rough ride of the HD springs. If you are not running with heavy weight you can definitely feel the stiffness of the springs. Maybe driving daily on Rocky roads allows the ride quality to stand out more. Just my opinion, go with MD if you just want a lifted disco and aren't going to add heavy steel replacements or pull a camper or something.
The reason I went with the HD springs is I thought I needed the extra support for my front steel bumper, Warn winch, and steering guard... WRONG! Plus the fact I heard how over a short period of time the MD coil springs tend to lose tension and start sagging. I figured the HD springs would hold their tension longer than the MD springs.
Now I need to get new rear coils springs and I'm leaning toward the Wildbear brand suspension rather than TF this time. Let’s see... go with HD springs bags again in the rear for an all around Abrams tank stiffness ride or go MD in the rear for comfort (I only have a rear steel bumper so no extra weight) but expect sagging in a the near future.
Me needs to think on this...
Last edited by JUKE179r; Oct 31, 2018 at 01:15 PM.
