getting lifted

[Rover grenade]

Ok Iam currently awaiting the arrival of some Rovertym springs (rr4/rr1) and cones to be installed on my 98 Disco.. Before I get started turning wrenches any parts I need (brake lines, driveshaft mod., case of beer) or am I in the clear to go ahead and wrench away?

 

[stevenr]

3" or 2"? What shocks? That will depend on whether you need brake lines or not. Drop cones for that matter. Just start using some sot of penetrating oil on all the hardware you can get at. I prefer PB Blaster myself. Hit the bolts and such everyday till your goodies come. It's a pretty straight forward swap out. Drive shaft mods, trailing arms, radius arms, redrilled swivel balls can wait if you need to. Some trucks seem to handle lifts differently than others though.

Good luck,

-Steven

 

[Rover grenade]

3" spring, I don't know what shock to use, Ive been a Toyota guy for years and always used rancho 9012's...Doesn't seem to apply to Disco's.

 

[azarmadillo]

I've got the same springs right now in my RRC. I ended up with 3+ inches of lift and plenty of driveline vibration. Now I need:

Safari Gard 3 Link or RTE Radius Arms
RTE Rear Links
Longer shocks (Probably Bilstein 7100 series)
EE rear lower spring retainers
Front upper spring retainers
Double cardon drive shafts

Already put in:

Rovers North HD shock towers and HD retaining rings
(I don't recommend these, require fender well grinding to fit)
RTE extended brake lines front & rear
RTE RR4 & RR1 Springs
Goodyear MT/R 235/85R16 tires
RTE Cones
EE rear shock mounts

I might not need everything I listed above, but it is a possibility I'll need it all.

Also, you'll more than likely need a spring compressor to get the front RTE springs installed. Make sure to buy/rent/borrow the kind that goes on the OUTSIDE of the spring. And use a rubber strap wrench to remove your original shocks without damaging them. This way, in case you get driveline vibrations, etc, you can put your old stuff back in until you're ready for the bigger lift when you have all the extra parts you might need.

The good news, my RRC sits perfectly level w/ the RTE springs.

Moral of my story:

If you're going tall, be prepared to do it all.

 

[Rover grenade]

I am getting mixed messages on the drive shaft issue, Many of the other posts on here only add ore uncertainty on the issue of conversion to C.V. . In my experience with other rigs i've lifted you always need to replace the shafts, shocks and brake lines.....Then again the disco is way on the other side of the spectrum. And what about steering nobody even mentions the steering, Longer drag link, dropped arm, raised knuckle, I'm not new to this just looking to avoid any headaches since many of you have done this to a Disco before..

 

[D Chapman]

I am getting mixed messages on the drive shaft issue, Many of the other posts on here only add ore uncertainty on the issue of conversion to C.V. . In my experience with other rigs i've lifted you always need to replace the shafts, shocks and brake lines.....Then again the disco is way on the other side of the spectrum. And what about steering nobody even mentions the steering, Longer drag link, dropped arm, raised knuckle, I'm not new to this just looking to avoid any headaches since many of you have done this to a Disco before..

Some have vibes in the front shaft with a 3", some don't. Install the lift, and see where you fall. With no bumper/winch, you may have vibes, though. If so, get a used D2 front shaft, and the correct output flange for the transfer-case (90.00 from Nathan). Rebuild the double cardon drive shaft, and your golden.

Your steering will not be effected beyond drivability. But, with a 3" lift, you may want to look at the adjustable pan-hard rod, from RTE. That will bring the front end back to center. Another thing is your pinion angle with the 3" lift. you can use the RTE front links to match your lift, and bring your pinion back closer to spec, or go all the way with the re-drilled castor's. I like the caster route!! It's like "turning your knuckles" on a Toyota, but eaiser...

In the rear, depending on what your going to do, you may want to get the HD rear links. These can also "match" your lift. I went with the 3", johnny-jointed links. love em!!

 

[Rover3]

Did Rovertym do the Johnny Joints? Those look good.

 

[D Chapman]

Did Rovertym do the Johnny Joints? Those look good.

Yes...But I did the threaded parts on the joints and on the links.

 

[Rover grenade]

Yep thats the kind of direct info I need disco II shaft, Gotcha, I will lift and then go from there. Thanks.

 

[kalix]

Check GBR for the front shaft before you purchase a used D2, I have heard of people paying to much after the purchase and u-joint fix. Also the Bilstein 7100 series shocks are well spent money. Just installed complete 5" RTE lift with all the trimings. The swivel ball caster correction is awsome!!!