↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Maintenance & Modifications > wheel spacers - lift kit advise please
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Gamekeeper



Member Since: 05 Mar 2012
Location: South Oxfordshire
Posts: 12
England 
wheel spacers - lift kit advise please
Please could somebody tell me the pro's and con's of fitting 30mm wheel spacers and a 2" lift kit to my 110. It's only bling to make it look better - I'm not likely to do the really hard stuff - just some green lanes. (I have to keep it upright cos I use it for work every day! 16 Land Rovers so far....currently a 110. Oh and a Ducati, a Montesa, a Kawasaki and an understanding wife!
Post #129260 6th Mar 2012 8:42pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
JSG



Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412
United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
It will make it handle worse and increase your insurance premium whilst lowering your bank balance Laughing John

http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS
Post #129703 8th Mar 2012 12:30pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
farmer giles



Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299
2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Cairns Blue
spend your money on a LR experience training day to see what the vehicles are fully capable of without modifications (although i'm sure your occupation has taught you most of that).

i have never seen a lifted land rover that looked right (except for comp/event/trial specials).

land rovers look best understated.
Post #129709 8th Mar 2012 12:46pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
kzycnn



Member Since: 24 Apr 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 276
United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Oslo Blue
I've got both. The suspension lift is mild - courtesy of old man emu shocks and springs, but I have to agree with farmer giles - they were already fitted to my Defender when I bought it.

If it's just for bling, there are better ways to spend your money.

Tony
Post #129727 8th Mar 2012 2:02pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731
Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
Wheel spacers are good for widening track on wheels with large ETs - then you can make them turn tighter. Otherwise, no point. Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #129802 8th Mar 2012 6:42pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Killer90
Site Sponsor


Member Since: 09 Oct 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 6478
United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Fuji White
go for it, advice is helpfull but listening to so many opinions want help ya, i had a 2 inch lift and 30mm spacers on my 90 drove absolutely fine now it is lowered with 20inch rims and 50mm hub adaptors/spacers and drives once again fine Thumbs Up
Post #129832 8th Mar 2012 8:00pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
BigMike



Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253
United Kingdom 
JSG wrote:
It will make it handle worse and increase your insurance premium whilst lowering your bank balance Laughing


Exactly.

You do. not. need. it.

Not to mention that it will void the warranty on your whole suspension and drive train (assuming you're still in waranty)
Post #129837 8th Mar 2012 8:03pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Zagato
Site Supporter


Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 4990
United Kingdom 
Waste of money for your use by the sound of it. The right wheels and tyres will make it look the nuts by themselves. Money can be spent on better and more useful mods Thumbs Up
Post #129842 8th Mar 2012 8:09pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731
Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
Zagato wrote:
The right wheels and tyres will make it look the nuts by themselves.

Including making the spacers obsolete...just found out that Boosts are ET30-something and ZUs are ET11 (odd for alloys?).
I should have saved on the spacers and bought the ZUs Rolling Eyes Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #129919 8th Mar 2012 10:02pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Gamekeeper



Member Since: 05 Mar 2012
Location: South Oxfordshire
Posts: 12
England 
Thanks. That saved me a few quid Embarassed 16 Land Rovers so far....currently a 110. Oh and a Ducati, a Montesa, a Kawasaki and an understanding wife!
Post #130187 9th Mar 2012 9:55pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums