Front Coils. What numbers?

[Bohica]

I want a 2 inch lift, the car has a winch bar and a winch, approx 70kg. I have been told to start with a 200lb/inch 400mm coil. I know that this means that the spring will compress and inch for every 200lb on it. How heavy is the front end on a disco with a winch bar and winch? The original coils, standard height are about 380mm. I am not so much on a product recommendation, more an idea of what 'numbers' to look for. I am guessing that tapered coils are not suitable as those are meant for the rear. Looking at the internet does not seem to help me.

[sierrafery]

The standard ones have many versions. I think you need springs like the pink/browns are here Land Rover Workshop Manuals > Discovery II > FRONT SUSPENSION > DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > Page 885 (https://workshop-manuals.com/landrover/discovery-ii/front_suspension/description_and_operation/page_885/)

[AK83]

..... I have been told to start with a 200lb/inch 400mm coil. .....

This is what I got, when I re-did springs and shocks. I reckon close to spot on for the bar and winch addons up front.
You could get away with 170lb fronts, I think, if you wanted a bit more comfort again.

The rear is OK. I got the 275lb/in 430mm spring, which I think just a touch too hard, but does get better when loaded a bit.

If I had to do it again tho. I would go with 170 front and 235 rears. I'm a bit of a "bargearse" and I like my soft, cushy riding off road vehicles. [biggrin]

[Bohica]

This is what I got, when I re-did springs and shocks. I reckon close to spot on for the bar and winch addons up front.
You could get away with 170lb fronts, I think, if you wanted a bit more comfort again.

The rear is OK. I got the 275lb/in 430mm spring, which I think just a touch too hard, but does get better when loaded a bit.

If I had to do it again tho. I would go with 170 front and 235 rears. I'm a bit of a "bargearse" and I like my soft, cushy riding off road vehicles. [biggrin]

I'll give the 200lb 400mm a try. See how they go. As for a soft ride, the SLS air bags I put in are great. I have 2 incch spacers on them, When I get the compressor installed, an extra 2 inches with off road height!