Can i have some advice on a 2inch coil spring lift kit.
i would like to know were would be a good place to buy them from in the wellington area or online?
What make i should go for?
do i need to change my shocks to suit and any other parts i may need to change?
also i carry a bit of gear in the back so maybe a higher load spring for the back its about 200kg of tools and repair gear.
94 discovery suspention lift???
Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???
Mine are OME. In my opinion you get what you pay for and OME are probably not the cheapest.
From your local ARB supplier.
From your local ARB supplier.
1999 Disco1, 300TDi, Snorkel, ARB Lockers, 9.5k Winch, Custom Bars & Sliders, +5in Lift. Silverstone MT-117
2007 Disco3 TDV6, eDiff, ARB Front Locker, Snorkel, ARB & Kaymar Bars, 12K Winch, Bash plates, Sliders, Llams, Maxxis MT's
2007 Disco3 TDV6, eDiff, ARB Front Locker, Snorkel, ARB & Kaymar Bars, 12K Winch, Bash plates, Sliders, Llams, Maxxis MT's
Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???
Snafu wrote:Mine are OME. In my opinion you get what you pay for and OME are probably not the cheapest.
From your local ARB supplier.
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Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz then in the search field, add discovery..........
You could always give them a call and see if they would do a package deal on springs and shocks.
If you pay for the gas to get to Pram, I will help install them if you do not have the tools to do yourself
You could always give them a call and see if they would do a package deal on springs and shocks.
If you pay for the gas to get to Pram, I will help install them if you do not have the tools to do yourself
Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???
Overkill wrote:http://www.4wdbits.co.nz then in the search field, add discovery..........
You could always give them a call and see if they would do a package deal on springs and shocks.
If you pay for the gas to get to Pram, I will help install them if you do not have the tools to do yourself
i will ring them on monday see what sort of deal i can get im a mechanic by trade so fitting it all up not a problem but always helps to have a helping hand will let u know thanks for the info guys.
Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???
I just bought a 50mm lift set for my 93 Disco and fitted them this week end. $430 for the set of 4 from World of Tyres in Hamilton. Top guys and gave me the best price fore a set of Bighorns (33") for me and 31" for my sons Escudo all in one go.
I took 500mm out of the shock tovers in the front and rewelded them that it is so hard to see any thing was even done. Grind, polish and paint and it looks standard. Then on the rear cut 2 12mm drop plates and tapped the same hole pattern as the rear shock mount and moved that 50mm down. Using the same Bilstein gas shocks all around. I also made a 40mm body lift with 40mm solid alloy tube, machined them to size and drilled out the centre holes and up she went. I gained a good lift and with the new 33" tyres its a beast, check my photos out. Drives like a dream. had to get wheel nuts off a steel rimed landy cause i had the flat faced mag nuts which didnt centre the wheels when tightening them up. It feels real good and is only slightly weaker in first due to the tyre size but who needs 5th gear........haha. Bigh bore pipe too so sh looks and sounds awesome.
I took 500mm out of the shock tovers in the front and rewelded them that it is so hard to see any thing was even done. Grind, polish and paint and it looks standard. Then on the rear cut 2 12mm drop plates and tapped the same hole pattern as the rear shock mount and moved that 50mm down. Using the same Bilstein gas shocks all around. I also made a 40mm body lift with 40mm solid alloy tube, machined them to size and drilled out the centre holes and up she went. I gained a good lift and with the new 33" tyres its a beast, check my photos out. Drives like a dream. had to get wheel nuts off a steel rimed landy cause i had the flat faced mag nuts which didnt centre the wheels when tightening them up. It feels real good and is only slightly weaker in first due to the tyre size but who needs 5th gear........haha. Bigh bore pipe too so sh looks and sounds awesome.
Re: 94 discovery suspention lift???
Hi Nova,
OME have an excellent reputation for fitting with no problems and retaining the flex of the standard truck (although I've never used them myself). They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for I guess.
I have Bearmach +2" springs and Procomp ES9000 +2" shocks. This has been a really good combination for me and works with stock height shock towers/mounts and bump stops.
Beware of what you get if you are going to mix and match. Some +2" shocks are 2 inches longer both open and closed and this can be a problem as the piston will hit the end of the cylinder before the axle hits the bumpstop. You will then need to lower your bumpstop and loose some up-travel. Procomps are 2 inches longer open but stock length closed. Also, some springs will give you some of the lift by being harder and their "free length" is not atually 2 inches longer than stock. This will allow the springs to dislocate on full articulation and you will need to retain them somehow.
Lowering the shock mounts/towers and using stock shocks (as mentioned above) is a good mod for a cheap lift but take care that the bump stops are still doing their job and lower them if needed. The best way to do this (although a bit time consuming) is to remove all four springs and lower the truck onto the bumpstops. Then check if the shocks fit without bottoming.
Once done take it for a drive and see if you have any vibes and if the steering feels OK. A stock rover has about 3 degrees of castor angle and you will lose about 1 degree per inch of lift. Lifting the front has the bonus of tucking the tie rod further up out of the way but correcting the castor angle will bring it down again. It is a matter of finding a happy balance. Some rovers will drive fine with a 2" lift and others need castor correction to get rid of vibes and vague steering. Make sure all other bushes are in good order before splashing out on castor correction bushes etc.
Lastly, when you fit the rear shocks (depending on year) there are dome shaped washers on the top mounts. The dome goes towards the shock eye to allow it to flex. If you put them the wrong way round the eyes will get ripped off the top of the shocks...ask me how I know!
Cheers
Andy
OME have an excellent reputation for fitting with no problems and retaining the flex of the standard truck (although I've never used them myself). They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for I guess.
I have Bearmach +2" springs and Procomp ES9000 +2" shocks. This has been a really good combination for me and works with stock height shock towers/mounts and bump stops.
Beware of what you get if you are going to mix and match. Some +2" shocks are 2 inches longer both open and closed and this can be a problem as the piston will hit the end of the cylinder before the axle hits the bumpstop. You will then need to lower your bumpstop and loose some up-travel. Procomps are 2 inches longer open but stock length closed. Also, some springs will give you some of the lift by being harder and their "free length" is not atually 2 inches longer than stock. This will allow the springs to dislocate on full articulation and you will need to retain them somehow.
Lowering the shock mounts/towers and using stock shocks (as mentioned above) is a good mod for a cheap lift but take care that the bump stops are still doing their job and lower them if needed. The best way to do this (although a bit time consuming) is to remove all four springs and lower the truck onto the bumpstops. Then check if the shocks fit without bottoming.
Once done take it for a drive and see if you have any vibes and if the steering feels OK. A stock rover has about 3 degrees of castor angle and you will lose about 1 degree per inch of lift. Lifting the front has the bonus of tucking the tie rod further up out of the way but correcting the castor angle will bring it down again. It is a matter of finding a happy balance. Some rovers will drive fine with a 2" lift and others need castor correction to get rid of vibes and vague steering. Make sure all other bushes are in good order before splashing out on castor correction bushes etc.
Lastly, when you fit the rear shocks (depending on year) there are dome shaped washers on the top mounts. The dome goes towards the shock eye to allow it to flex. If you put them the wrong way round the eyes will get ripped off the top of the shocks...ask me how I know!
Cheers
Andy