Disco303
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Denver
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simon_arch1 wrote:so - 5mm shorter should give about 15mm lift over standard then - do I read that right?
Thanks heaps for sharing your R&D...
Simon
I thinks that's a pretty good guess, though I have not tried that particular length...
Now that I have my measurements, I'm going to fab an adjustable set with a quick release to easily move between standard link lengths and new lengths. 06 LR3 V8 SE HD
ARB winch bumper
Warn XD9000
Rasta4x4 sill protection
V6 carriers/rotors
LR OEM 17's
275/70r17 MTR's
LR KIT cargo barrier
Hella HID motorsport 4000's
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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Hi Disco303, by doing this, how are the tires kept aligned? Someone pointed out to me that it would seem if the frame is moving up and the upper control arm is mounted to the frame, the tow would be greatly effected resulting in advanced/uneven tire wear.
Anybody have thoughts? I don't have enough understanding of how the D3 compensates alignment through its different height modes. I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Fri Sep 14 2007 3:28am |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Sideview is right IMHO, the geometry set would need to be done before an alignment at the new height. You could see if the dealer will do one and doesn't notice. 
Probably best to attach both and change for dirt driving where tyre wear would not be affected. Some posted a pic of the spare attached to the arm.  Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Fri Sep 14 2007 3:57am |
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Disco303
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 23
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caverD3 wrote:
Probably best to attach both and change for dirt driving where tyre wear would not be affected.
Exactly, there is no sense driving with the shortened sensors every day. Just swap them out at the trail head. They are so easy to do, I wouldn't even bother having both 'attached' at the same time. Just change them out all together. God forbid the loose one gets eaten up by a control arm on the trail.
Tire wear?  Wrong vehichle for decent tire wear....period 06 LR3 V8 SE HD
ARB winch bumper
Warn XD9000
Rasta4x4 sill protection
V6 carriers/rotors
LR OEM 17's
275/70r17 MTR's
LR KIT cargo barrier
Hella HID motorsport 4000's
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| Fri Sep 14 2007 4:44pm |
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1243
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Ahh when you said after a month and 1000 miles no problems, I assumed you meant you were running them permanently  I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Fri Sep 14 2007 5:54pm |
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Disco303
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 23
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That is what I said, and they have been on permanently....
For those worried about tire wear, just swap the links at the trail. 06 LR3 V8 SE HD
ARB winch bumper
Warn XD9000
Rasta4x4 sill protection
V6 carriers/rotors
LR OEM 17's
275/70r17 MTR's
LR KIT cargo barrier
Hella HID motorsport 4000's
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| Fri Sep 14 2007 6:10pm |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 505
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Just shortened a spair set of links, wil try them later this weekend.
I also intend only to use them at start of offroading.
Rob
PS. Shortened by 10mm
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| Fri Sep 14 2007 9:47pm |
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JamesWyatt
Joined: 18 Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 92
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caverD3 wrote:
Careful Rob, with a mod like that you might affend the Land Rover gods. 
I'll be watching with ineterest. 
Now the spelling gods are frowning. Are there any gods to which you will not give offense?
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| Sat Sep 15 2007 3:36am |
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JamesWyatt
Joined: 18 Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
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Disco303 wrote:...Tire wear? Wrong vehichle for decent tire wear....period
Truer words were never spoken. My factory tires were  at 7K miles. Off they went for Nittos. Ever notice that when lowered, the wheels angle inward at the top? At normal height they don't always look straight. Just maybe off road height could cause normal tire wear.
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| Sat Sep 15 2007 3:41am |
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simon_arch1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 455
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Rob Bruce - where did you get a spare set of rods in Aust?
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model;
Underbody armour, Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; rated cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; aux battery; ECB nudge bar; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights
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| Sat Sep 15 2007 7:17am |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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Joining rods. I got them from local dealer, $2.91 + gst. each. They are part of the spairs I am taking on my trip in a fiew weeks time.
Ahhhh as for my spelling this has never been one of my strong points. The spelling God never blesed me in that department 
Rob
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| Sat Sep 15 2007 2:16pm |
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jwest
Joined: 09 Jun 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC & Seattle, WA
Posts: 88
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Hi Disco303.
I wish I'd seen this solution a few weeks ago as I already had from a previous vehicle, 285/65 x18's which are about 32.7 and rubbed in a test, primarily on the steel plate protrusion on the frame just behind each front wheel. You know which part I'm talking about? Besides a little tight area inside the front of the rear wheel wells, this was the worst thing I saw with 32+ tires. So, figuring there was no "good" solution, I went ahead and got the same tires BFG AT ko in 265/65 x18 which are just about 31.7" figuring that I's want clearance for snowchains sometimes too.
What do you think about the chains aspect and the tires you are using? You're in the snow country where 3 years ago I had to dig my D1 out on a few winter climbing approach trails where I should have stopped sooner and hiked farther instead. That said, I am mainly looking for total height clearance as opposed to wild articulation.
What's the Holy Cross trail you drive? I almost climbed the main center gully when I was there but conditions weren't safe and the approach road was 8 miles just to get into the trail head. It was early March and I had already hiked up a few 13rs, Mt. Elbert (one place I got stuck in and dug out). So, I went and climbed Longs Peak solo via and ice gully and rappelled down. Pretty awesome land you are in for lots of things.
Oh yeah, my question is also about highway driving "to" places you go offroad...how's the handling at the higher setting and highway speeds? The D1 and D2 never seemed bad at all lifted 2", and the D2 was in fact more responsive on medium duty OME lift than stock. 96 Disco I, 200,000 miles
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE, http://www.jwestproductions.com/lr3/
2007 328iT6 http://www.jwestproductions.com/328/
2007 R1200S .....zoom
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| Sun Sep 16 2007 5:49am |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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The 10mm shortened work like a charm and the new off road hight is awsome 
The cv joints dont seem to be out of line to much, so seems ok. I will use them only for off roading as I agree with previous posts about wheel alignment issues. Maybe after warrenty expires and if I am happy with the setup I may leave them on and have some wheel alignment work done to compensate for the mod.
Rob
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| Sun Sep 16 2007 9:48am |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1802
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Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Sun Sep 16 2007 11:25am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 2008
 
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Rob - how easy was it to change the rods . Did you have to take the whhels off or jack it up etc
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