33's on a Disco 1 (again)

[ian101]

Apologies for repeating this kind of topic but am looking for some advice on how best to make 33" BFG MT's fit onto my Disco1, I am planning to go with a 2 or 3" OME lift (depending on advice) . I  know I will have to cut the arches somewhat to make them fit and possibly some other mods (castor correction and or trailing arms etc) have been told  that cutting the arches   on a 5 door is a HUGE job (due to the back doors) and probably very costly .

So to all the 5 door D1 owners with 33"s, what did you need to do and which mods did you use to fit the wheels/tyres.
From your experiences and the benefit of hindsight what would you do differently if doing it again?

Cheers
Ian

[lee celtic]

The tyre fitting guide at the top is the best I've seen :D

[ian101]

Yeah have been looking at that, but was kinda hoping to hear from the people that have fitted 33's on a 5 door, what mods have they found necerssary?? :-.

[chris9119]

On BB did 60mm sus lift, 1.5" body lift and cut arches all the way to fit new arches.....

Also did all the arms, etc.......

Get a good set of wheel arches and you'll get a good set of instructions.

Remember, the first cut is the deepest.......

[Ja1983]

i would have thought 2-3" suspension and a bodylift would be the starting point, then chop off owt that catches... you not too bothered about looks are you? :twisted:

[ian101]

Am plumping for a 3" OME lift, not sure which body lift, as for looks....it aint never gonna win a fashion show .
Am still trying to figure out what i'll need after shox n springs.....

[boss]

mate, i don't know about 5 door but i have the 33.8(i think) bfg mt they fit on mine with a 2" lift fine you do need to chop the arches though. i am trying to stay as low down as possible....want to avoid that 3" at all costs!

[Benjamin]

Mate runs 33/12.5/15 kuhmos with a 3inch lift and minor trimming. Sure it rubbs a little bit but nout major.