2" Lift help

[andygod]

I am fitting a 2" lift in a few days. Do I need to buy / rent a spring compressor or is there an easy way to fit springs without using a compressor. Any tips would be most welcome.

[Discotel]

Hi mate, I did my one about a month ago, it is SOOOOO much easier with a spring compresser, it took me about 5 hrs to do all the springs and that includes shearing off the rear spring retainer bolts, grinding them off and replacing them. I only used a spring comp on the front as the rear does not really need it. I did the rear first then the front, give the nuts/bolts a bit of WD40 and get stuck in mate....Its not hard to do honest, with no hassle you should do it in about 4 hrs...

I would also go for extended brake lines if I were you....People told me to to, I did'nt bother at the time but now have bought some to put on. It makes sense while you are under there and you will know that the axle will travel fully down without being held by the original brake lines when offroading.

The best thing is to PM me your number and I will be happy to talk you through it.

I also have a set of rear dislocation cones for sale, they are top notch and will allow the rear axle big articulation...£30 inc p&p..they are the same as paddocks but made from 6mm plate instead of 5mm.

[Bulli]

It makes sense while you are under there and you will know that the axle will travel fully down without being held by the original brake lines when offroading.

Tel, the problem isnt the axle being held by the brake lines...as that is very unlikely...its the fact that they will get ripped off and you will have no brakes next time you press the pedal! Fit them its not worth the risk...mechanical failure is a pain in the bum...brake failure doesnt bare thinking about.

[davidlandy]

make sure you get some turrent rings for the fronts - the studs on these tend to break off when u try to undo them.

oh and dont use a ratchet spanner on the nut on the bottom of the front shocker!

[Pike]

And if you buy bearmach springs,make sure you buy the right bleedin springs in the first place make sure the spring codes are right......to my cost..........a popular land rover specialist in leeds has sold me the wrong springs for the front hes sold me rear ones and ive ended up with a 4 inch lift on the front so its all got to come off again.............B****KS

[Leigh]

Did mine a few weeks ago. I didn't need the spring compressors for the rear either. Undid the anti roll bar and the axle dropped enough. But did need them for the front. Way2deep lent me his and made the job alot easier.
One problem i did have was using the new bushes on the front shock left me no room to put the nut on and ended up cross threading it. Ended up using one of the old bushes on the bottom and rescued the shock with a needle file.

All in all a very easy job

[BrumLee]

Andy, give me a shout when your doing them and I'll come down and help. I have spring compressors  

[andygod]

Thanks Lee, I'll take you up on that offer.
 :D  :D  :D

[nickW]

have a look at this thread here that i started, it should hopefully answer any questions you have

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=19335

[barmiebrumie]

Andy if you need any long axle stands give me a shout, sorry i can't help as got so much on with restoring daughters house so weekend's are tied up,




John.

[andygod]

Lee
You have a PM

[bullfrog]

For a +2 kit you should be ok. The rear is easy as the axle rocks centrally.
On the front use a small bottle jack between the radius arm and chassis. This will push the axle down and the spring will go in un-compressed. Do not over stretch the brake pipes. If you are fitting + brake pipes undo these first then you have loads of room. I fitted +3"s with standard hoses still on. clamp the pipes to save mess. Renew the fluid using a pump prior to bleeding.
This is about 3 hrs work. You may want a pedal monkey when bleeding brakes. Soak all bolts over night in WD40 , this makes it easier ! :D

[Bulli]

or a mighty vac....much better and quicker!

[Richie_EB4]

I used a hi-lift jack to do mine..........very easy and took about 4hrs to complete.

[Bulli]

I agree, hi lift make the back a half hour job....dont even have to take the shocks off(well if they are big uns)

[bullfrog]

If you are going from standard shocks then its just as easy to take them off. Do you mean you just lifted the back on the high lift ?
I hope you poped in a couple of axle stands or sleepers??

[Bulli]

No just worked quick, LOL...what do you think???????
I normally suplement my axle stands with the tyre that is off...but i have a little room. I do need a bigger hilift though...5 ft aint long enough

[Richie_EB4]

Nice motor Bulli..........but i agree you do need some very long axle stands.

[gecko]

just did my 3" lift esey on the back not so esey on the frunt when i got my lift kit orderd some extendid brake lines  but sadly didnt turn up going to fit um next week  but i ant  taking it out till there on  defo need spring compressers to do the frunt  not a nice job dont like winding the springs down that much

[bullfrog]

Very nice looking motr bud.
I fitted +3"s and 50mm blocks and did not need spring clamps ????
Just use the original bottle jck from radius arm to chassis.
On the rear its easy but you can pop the jack under the old bump stop as you will probably be changing them anyway.
I have a set of lorry axle stands but sleeper work well.
I also have 2 large chunks of wood from a boat yard.
Well handy as they are big and solid so no fear of getting squashed :shock: