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LRV DAV
 


Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
spacers fitted to discovery 3

Hi ALL,
Working on my disco 3 project at the moment. as per pictures in gallery i have 17" rims with 265/ 70/17 BF goodrich tyres. Want to fit spacers.

What is a good quality brand?
what are the pros and cons of fitting the spacers?
what size, 30mm or 50mm?

Thanks in advance  
Post #18754703rd Nov 2017 11:21 pm
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Moo
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

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Sidestick
 


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Italy 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Pros: muscle look Mr. Green

Not more than 30 mm

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Here's mine with 265/70r17 fitted - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT  
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Disco_Mikey
 


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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Had my spacers on for a good 60k, and not eaten any bearings Thumbs Up

Decent spacers are not cheap though. And the cheap ones are utter Censored  My D3 Build Thread

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Post #18756994th Nov 2017 7:17 pm
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LRV DAV
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Hi Mikey,

What spacers do you recommend? Would you recommend fitting lift rods as well as the spacers?

David  
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LRV DAV
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Hi Sidestick, Mikey,

Why no bigger then 30mm?  
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Sidestick
 


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Italy 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Because 30 mm are already at the limit of the fender flares.

No rubbing at all with spacers and that size of wheel Thumbs Up

Mine are made in aluminum, but require a torque wrench to tight their bolts at the correct torque - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT  
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LRV DAV
 


Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Sounds good. can you recommend a brand? and where to get them?  
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Sidestick
 


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Italy 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I've got mine here, but you have to check about shipping costs:

http://www.topgear.it/shop.php?act=zoom&am...covery%203 - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT  
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