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     jesse a henning (Darw_n) New Member Username: Darw_n Post Number: 24 Registered: 06-2003 |
hi, haven't written here in a while, very busy... i've got a 2k D2 that is fast approaching it's 60k tune-up, and i was thinking about doing my upgrades at the same time. what I need to know is this: i need only a 1-2 inch lift because I don't want to modify anything else aside from suspension and tires (for now, its a money issue), plus I live in a city apartment with cramped garages, a 3 inch would be the absolute max. I just want to avoid having to modify any drive train, and from what I understand, a 3 inch would require that. Keep in mind that I also use this truck for work, which I drive to via highway everyday, lots of street travel on this D2. anyone agree or disagree that I should limit my lifts? I'd like 3 inch though. If I get say a 1-2 inch lift, is old man still the best option? and can anyone suggest a good supplier for the ohio area? finally, I want black steel wheels to mount my wheeling/snow tires on, but i can't seem to find any info on where to get black steels for a d2, any help or suggestions? oh, one more thing, i want my wheeling/snow tires to be good for snowy streets, i am new to sheeling, and dont want tires that are impossible to drive on streets with, can anyone make a suggestion? Im just looking for excellent snow traction, and the ability to use them on muddy terrain. I plane on keepimg my ugly cromes for summer/street tires. any help at all would be great, i am so busy that it is hard to research this, and my 60k tune up is so expensive, that I am wanting to do everything at once thanks! | ||
| Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 153 Registered: 05-2003 |
Jesse, I had the same issues when I went to lift my 99 Disco II as I also have a city garage max height of 7 feet. I went with a 2" using Rovertym springs. This required new stainless steel brakelines which were about $15 each. I also got black steel wheels purchased from Atlantic British which are slightly offset and give the truck a wider stance. On these I chose 265 BFG all-terrain tires as this is also my only vehicle. They seem to be very good on and off the trail and don't have that annoying hum that MTRs have. Check out my website for pictures of all this: http://www.jamilabbasy.com Jamil | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 102 Registered: 01-2003 |
Jesse, Neither my brother nor I have any vibes or drivetrain problems in our trucks, and we both have 3" lifts on a DII and a DI, respectively. So no, drivetrain mods are not required, but every situation is different. Secondly, you can find steelies at a number of distributors, but I got mine from a local Rover shop called TLR. They are the NATO rims and I have been very well pleased with them. TLR might have some more lying around. Contact them at www.tntlr.com to find out. Thirdly, a dedicated snow tire will not perform well in the mud, and vice versa (though a mud tire in the snow isn't quite as bad); two very different applications. So if you really want to have great traction in the snow and mud, buy two sets of tires. But since money is a constraint, my advice would be to go with a mud tire that you can use in the snow, as opposed to a snow tire you could use in the mud. I'm sure someone on here can give you better advice on brands and whatnot, or maybe even a tire that gives a good combination of both applications, but I'll leave that up to the veterans. | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Senior Member Username: Bri Post Number: 786 Registered: 08-2002 |
Be patient on the wheels if you do them and get them here. Otherwise you will pay a very high price for them at most "reatail" shops. I have two sets of tires. BFG AT for winter and Trxus MT for trails, I am happy with this at present, but have blown beads on the Trxus a couple of times and never did on BFG MT. General purpose wheeling and snow tires typically do not mix, thus my choice of AT and MT. On D1, 3" lift is more likely to cause issues in the drive line and steering. If you are looking for 1-2" just go with a matched OME set, like what is available from EE. | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 1067 Registered: 08-2002 |
Jesse, I ran Yoko Geolander AT Plus II's for a while and can attest that they work very well in both mud and snow. They're not a mud tire, but they have a very aggressive tread for an "all-terrain" style tire. Plus, they're very quiet on the road. With a 2" lift you can clear 265's easily. |
