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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:32 pm
by Slunnie
Because people have tried and failed, it doesn't mean that it cant work. I was told when I was building my Disco2 that it couldn't be lifted over 2" with the suspension design, I was also told that the "only" way to do it was 2" springs and 2" body lift. I was also told that if I did a 4" spring it "would" fall over, where 2" + 2" is stable. These were all by people in the know. Well, 4" lift only, 35's etc and its all still sweet, and there are now manufacturers who have found the same and are marketing up to 5" spring lifts. Also body lifts on a D2 are still rare.
If its as wide as a GQ, as high as a 4" lifted GQ, and 4" GQ's are not having stability problems, and infact comping sucessfully with significantly higher ride heights then I'm not sure why it would be a problem (apart from the wheelbase) in a Disco. I think many of us are stuck in the 2+2 mould as the only option.

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:42 pm
by cooter
that wasmy point
it is funny that from a photo people can say that it is unstable
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:22 pm
by andrew e
Firstly, Good on you for being different and treading on new ground ( and a few toes).
i used to run a 6 inch lift in a defender, but took it out as it had bugger all flex. Looked good, and was very stable on corners, but didn't suit my needs.
My current 110 is lifted 4" in the springs, but i have 7" offset 15x10s and 35s, which makes it corner way better than my dads stockie.
Cooter, your car just looks out of proportion, as it has small tyres, if you had 35s or 38s

, i dare say no one would say it looks unstable.
Andy
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:25 pm
by cooter
when i can afford them i will get 35s but due to the fact i am a new dad i am spending all my cash on my family
for now

35's
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:50 pm
by def90
hey cooter just buy a fender, 2" lift slight rubber flare trim and have your 35's! and still flex harder then the nissans, although flex not e'thing!!