how much lift is safe

[zuhairkh]

i have a LR4 and want to get my car lifted so would appreciate if somebody can tell me how much of a lift is safe

thanks

[nutbolt]

My advise dont lift such a beautiful car, it has so many options and quite capable offroader why would you lift and risk so many things for an inch or two ground clearance.

upto 2 inch is safe, though.

[Disco4]

How extreme of offroading are you planning, anyway? For most cases the standard air suspension should be more than able to keep you going over the rougest of stuff.

[bmwdoc]

The standard air suspension is fine for all of what you are likly to do in that car, if you want to see just how good your car already is I will take you off roading.

[CelticNomad]

I have seen a standard one do some pretty extreme stuff in the UK they dont need lifting

[Kim M]

Every time I find one of these to reply too, someone (Doc) beats me to it!

I have a LR3 and it's capable of everything but the most extreme and even then it's more a case of I give in before my car does, come out with us one weekend and try for yourself.

[Tomb]

This an old post but I have only just joined the forum? Hope this helps

You can add a suspension rod modifcation which has a number of benefits and can be left on or removed when not off road or at service intivals

I have used several different types of roads over the years and I am now considering the LAMs electronic version

Johnson rods are probally the cheapest option: enables you to stay in Offroad mode without the system lowering at 40km also enables you to fit bigger Offroad tyres Etc fitted in about 10 min and removed in the same time?

Basically you can run your Disco in Offroad mode all the time if desired and when you switch to Offroad you go into super extended

If anyone is interested I could demo the set up one weekend I have run a few brief training days for LR3 & 4 owners to assist them to enjoy the full benefits the latest Discos have to offer?

Info: http://johnsonrods.com/

Johnson Rods are high quality height sensor rods to lift your Land Rover

Gain 2.5 inches clearance for your LR3 or Range Rover Sport

Improve off road performance of your LR3 or Range Rover Sport

Get larger off road tires

Johnson Rods are the most affordable suspension mod available

Improve the look of your LR3 or Sport with more lift and larger tires

Manufactured from long lasting 304L stainless steel

Factory made on high speed metal fabrication equipment

Precision tooled for accuracy

Accurate to give you an even lift

No adjustment needed - set it and forget it knowing it works

Strong and reliable like the original factory equipment

Easy installation - no mechanic needed

Expand your off road trail adventures with more options

Have more fun and get less damage with added lift!

[Sharky]

Hi Tom,

I just missed you on Sunday when you picked up your LR3 from AAA.

If you are at the ME4x4 campout this weekend I would like to pick your brains about the various ways of maintaining off-road height in the LR4.

Cheers

Sharky

[Tomb]

Hi Sharky

I am in Hospital till Sunday so will miss campout

funny enough have discussing with Gordon and others about setting up a meeting at AAA to go over suspension mods for LR3 and LR4 owners plus other offroad mods as LR3's are becoming more affordable more and more people are considering them for off road

on the suspension mods I have just brought in a new UK engineered set rods for trials they are simple and ideal for those who want to use their LR3 as a daily drive 5 min to change from mod to standard

Sharky I have used suspension mods on both LR3's and LR4's to willing to share my findings with you next time we meet up

forum members let me know if anyone is interested in the above, also having Sharky as a forum member is great news

Tomb

[Sharky]

Thanks Tom,

I hope your hospital stay is not serious.

Would be good to get together and discuss what can be done with the lift.

I was looking at these items from Oz, only Ozzie$140 for the set.

http://www.greenovalexperience.com/eas_rods.html