Land Rover LR3 / LR4 3.0” Lift Kit

This is a lift kit for the LR3 and LR4, also sold as the Discovery 3 and Discovery 4. It raises the vehicle by three inches. That’s a big lift on these trucks, and it’s worth understanding what you’re getting into before you order, because the LR3 and LR4 are not like a Defender.

How these trucks are different. The LR3 and LR4 run air suspension as standard. The height is controlled by the air springs and the ride height sensors, and the computer decides how high the truck sits. A lift kit on one of these isn’t just a set of springs. It usually means spacers or modified suspension components, and sometimes a module to adjust what the computer thinks the ride height should be. If you just fit spacers and leave the air suspension alone, the truck will fight the lift, sit at the wrong height, and throw fault codes. So check what the kit includes. If it doesn’t address the air suspension, ask why.

Why people do it. Ground clearance. The LR3 and LR4 are heavy and they sit low in standard form. For off road use, a lift gives you clearance under the diffs and the sills. The other reason is looks, though on these trucks a lift usually means bigger tyres too, and that changes gearing and speedo readings. If you’re going to three inches, expect to think about tyres, alignment and possibly brake lines.

What three inches does to the rest of the vehicle. Lifting any independent suspension truck changes the geometry. The CV joints run at steeper angles, the steering arms sit differently, and the alignment goes out. On an LR3 or LR4, a three inch lift is at the upper end of what you’d do without changing more parts. Expect faster wear on the CVs and the bushes. Expect to need an alignment after fitting. Check whether the kit includes camber and caster correction, because without it the truck will drive badly and eat tyres.

A few things to check before you buy:

• Confirm it fits the LR3 or LR4. The two are similar but not identical. Check which one, and which year.

• Whether it suits air suspension or coil conversion. Some trucks have been converted to coils. The kit has to match.

• What’s included. Spacers, modified arms, brake line extensions, sensor brackets, electronic module. Ask.

• Whether alignment correction is include. Three inches needs it.

• Tyre clearance. Check what size tyres the kit is design to clear.

• Condition. New or used. Ask.

• Fitting. Some kits need a shop with the right equipment.

One honest note. On an LR3 or LR4, a three inch lift is a real modification, not a bolt on. If you’re doing it for looks and the truck mostly does road miles, think about whether you need that much. A smaller lift with good tyres often gives you most of what you want with fewer problems. If you do need three inches, budget for the extra parts and the alignment, because the kit price is not the whole cost.

You can buy this lift kit from landrovergenuinepart.com. Order online, or email us first if you want to confirm fitment and what’s included before you purchase. We’d rather check the details up front than have you send it back later.

When you get in touch, tell us your model, year and whether it’s still on air suspension. That’s usually enough for us to confirm whether this kit will work.

For availability, pricing and compatibility, contact us before ordering.

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