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Old 10-11-2007, 12:23 AM
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Default Question re suspension lift/brake hoses

Time for a brake fluid change and I intend to fit new, longer (Goodridge type) hoses at the same time to accomodate a future lift. However, some questions:

1.Difference in on road handling of 2" vs 3" lift.

2. I believe that the 2" lift is OK without castor correction on the Disco II but what about the 3"?

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Old 10-11-2007, 08:51 AM
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Not familiar with the Goodridge type brake lines, are they stainless steel, if not use stainless steel.
D2's do well with either a 2 or a 3" lift, both on and off the road, I run a near 3" OME lift, had it for nearly 5 years and swear by it. If you want to get real crazy, you can go to RTE and by their 2 or 3" lifts which are always taller the the OME's.
Do you realize, you can't use lockers on your truck cause you don't have the locking t/case? It can be adde3d by switch out to the older t/case if you plan on some hard wheeling.
You will notice a slight castor issue as you get closer to 3". I installed a T.T. locker in the front diff that took care of my issue with thisw.
Send me your e-mail address and I send you some pictures of mine with the lift.
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 09:59 AM
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I`m interested in the pics Mike. And what did you use to get your 3" lift? Most I seen with OME was 2" or less.
Bob
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 10:10 AM
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I need your actual e-mail so I cna send you some pictures.
mikeljacobs@comcast.net
 
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Mike,

Thanks, sent an email but here's my email just in case:

djessopeng@aol.com
 
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:48 AM
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I just sent my pictures to you, let me know what you think.
 
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Mike,
Same here. Heres my e-mail 03springer@excite.com
 
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