garymorris Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Right , I've just bought a range rover 4 door classic and want to fit some 33/12.50x15 or 35 , so what mods need to be done to get them to fit ? I don't really want more than a 2" spring lift , so is it possible to use a combination of body & suspension lift ? I dare say that some arch trimming/butchery will be required then extended arches So come on , what have you done and show me yours Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 A lot of trimming. A spring lift has zero effect on tyre clearance. You need a body lift or bump stops to give more up travel clearance/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 A lot of trimming. A spring lift has zero effect on tyre clearance. You need a body lift or bump stops to give more up travel clearance/ Surely a suspension lift will help ? It's moving the body 2" up/away from the tyre or am I missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 What he's saying is that the spring lift will give more clearance on the level but when you flex the axle the wheel will go up until the axle hits the bump stop (or the shock or spring hits its limit which may cause them damage). You need to extend the bump stop or lift the body or hack the body away. I have 31" tyres (265), 3" suspension lift, no body lift, I've trimmed the arches at the top of the flare and my rear tyres hit the inner arch around an inch before the shocks bottom out. They also rubbed the radius arms on lock before I limited the lock, which isn't ideal either. I've never tried but I would imaging 35s would give problems with the rear doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Surely a suspension lift will help ? It's moving the body 2" up/away from the tyre or am I missing something Yes. Putting in taller springs does not change the amount that the tyre can move. This is limited by the bump stops. Both 33" and 35" require a lot of trimming. Just Google for photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Cynic Al , Thanks for that , I think 33's are the way forward (35's will require major surgery me thinks ) Is your range rover on the road ? Red90 I get what you mean , sorry was being a bit daft Will have a look on google Thanks Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It was on the road when I bought it but I've never used it as a road car. It would need work to get it though an mot, too many quarry's to little maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teslo Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 To fit 35" tyres truly require quite a bit of trimming. I have 2" body lift, cutted arches and unknown lift on springs (guessing about 3"). With using quite a big offset wheels this setup is just about OK. In upcoming time i am going to get rid of bodylift and completely redesign wheel arches. I've already destroy them when fitting Equipe4x4 suspension kit, so it will not be a big deal when i made completely new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Silva Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hello, i have 35 on my rr classic, but i do some body damage lolll.. i have 2" lift springs. The next tyres is 37 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Silva Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.