Thread: Spring retaining on full lift

I was looking for greater spring travel on my RRC and went for X-SPRING from X-ENG rather than dislocation cones. I used the same vehicle spring, went for the TF long travel shocks and higher top shock mount (subsequently lifted even more).
Result was amazing travel, spring contained by top mount and the internal x-spring top hat all the time. Still get some squeeking etc as top hat rubs on inside of spring as you go over roadside curbs etc. Observers say lots of noise when travelling over rough ground and articulation mounds etc, but the wheels are always on the ground and driving.

Originally Posted by Chilly

I have fitted Terrafirma 2 lift kit to my TD5 110.

TF018 Front Springs
TF019 Rear Springs
Pro Sport Shock Absorbers
TF 120 Fronts
TF 121 Rears.

My problem is this:

When Jacking the car up:
The front springs are shorter than the shock absorber travel. E.g. The can and do move of the seats...rattle about if you like.

The rear springs retained by the bottom leave the top Spring location and dangle freely. On returning to ground they totally miss the spring housing. E.g sit outside.

I have heard the springs 'ping' as reseating whist driving on road.

My concerns are driving off road these are going to be moving around a lot potentially cause damage or an accident.


Is it normal for rear springs to leave to top seat. I would of thought at all times the spring will have some tension still....be it very little.

Help, advise, experience please.

Regards,

Chilly

I know when I fitted the "matched" terrafirma shocks and springs I had the same problem with the shocks being longer than the springs.

Go figure.......