anyone used coil spacers in S2 Disco?

[feraldisco]

Hi - have a 99 Td5 S2 Disco and want to fit the softest OME coil springs all round (previous S1 Disco had mid-range firmness OME - great on-road; not so good off-road). However, I don't want the rear to be lower than the front when laden, so would like to fit 10 mil coil spacers on the rear. The S1 Disco couldn't take coil spacers, but apparently the S2 can. ARB do 8 mil steel 'trim packers' for S2 - i.e. if the need to trim one side to account for accessory/driver weight etc. I'd be happy to whack these in on both sides at rear, but would prefer polyurethane - anyone know where I can get these?

[McDisco]

I wouldnt bother with spacers...just get some firestone or polyair bags in the rear.

Angus

[davros]

So these would replace the OE air bags?

Dave

[rangieman]

Hi - have a 99 Td5 S2 Disco and want to fit the softest OME coil springs all round (previous S1 Disco had mid-range firmness OME - great on-road; not so good off-road). However, I don't want the rear to be lower than the front when laden, so would like to fit 10 mil coil spacers on the rear. The S1 Disco couldn't take coil spacers, but apparently the S2 can. ARB do 8 mil steel 'trim packers' for S2 - i.e. if the need to trim one side to account for accessory/driver weight etc. I'd be happy to whack these in on both sides at rear, but would prefer polyurethane - anyone know where I can get these?
Where are you getting your infomation from who said a s1 disco could,nt take coil spacers i know of a couple of s1 discos with coil spacers fitted :eek:

[Slunnie]

I used to run spacers on the top of the rears. I think they were Landcruiser fronts that matched and I have seen up to 30mm spacers, though you may get more. I bought my ones from http://www.wholesalesuspension.com.au/ in Penrith Sydney though I think they do post.

[davros]

Read more carefully thought u meant disco with rear airbags...
Dave

[willvine]

I got 30mm spacers with poly airs. in the rear to match ride hight of the front when loaded asi have got a 2 1/4 inch lift. You can get spacers from any good 4wd shop.
If you fit polys you will loose some articulation flex but it depends what you do with ya 4be. Poly air bags and coil spacers are no big deal to fit. so you can take them out and refit them in about 3 hours at home. just lube up the springs and slide the bags in. you will have to dissconnect the anti roll bars if you have them and the ACE ram as well to avoid damage to the ball joint links. You may also need to consider fitting longer travel shocks too.

[Jezzaol]

You can buy coil spacers 20mm & 30mm front and rear for both Disco 1 and 2, For 4wd shops that dont know the are the exactly the same spacer that is fitted into the front of a 80 or 100 ser Landcruiser (Fits front and rear of of Clasic Rangie's and disco 1 and 2s.)
Cheers

[Slunnie]

Willvine, how did you setup the polyairs and the spacers?

I'm looking to do the same, but wasn't sure how to make the big black polyair mount fit into the spring spacer.

[willvine]

I will post pic tomorrow so you can see. but when you order the poly airs you will need to specify you have raised springs as they will supply you with top and bottom rubber spacers just follow the instructions ( Very easy). You may need to borrow your missus electric carving knife to trim the rubber spacers just a mill or 2 as the spacers need to rest on the upper spring mount. when you put them in it may look like the bags are too small but with the spacers and vehicle weight they sit niceand tight.

[Slunnie]

Thanks for that mate. I've got the polyairs already with the top and bottom mounts.

[Slunnie]

I will post pic tomorrow so you can see. but when you order the poly airs you will need to specify you have raised springs as they will supply you with top and bottom rubber spacers just follow the instructions ( Very easy). You may need to borrow your missus electric carving knife to trim the rubber spacers just a mill or 2 as the spacers need to rest on the upper spring mount. when you put them in it may look like the bags are too small but with the spacers and vehicle weight they sit niceand tight.
Gday Willvine, you didn't manage any pics by any chance did you? I'm hoping to shim up with the polyairs also. :blush:

[willvine]

G,day slunnie, having trouble posting pics. I will Try again.
sorry

[willvine]

3599

3600

3601
Have a look at these i am not sure if you can see much as i diddnt take and pics as i was installing them.

cheers.

[Slunnie]

Thanks for this. Is that the spring spacer at the bottom of the spring? It looks like you have a different lower perch than what I have, or something is different anyhow. It also looks like the upper mount for the polyair is bursting through the top of the spring perch! I think this may be a fairly common problem with the polyairs, and I know that at least 1 side on mine has not seated in properly, though not popped through.

[willvine]

Gday, Slunnie

My lower perch maybe different as i had SLS. but removed it after it died. all i put in was a lower spring mount, 20mm coil spacers in the bottom and 20mm coil spacers in the top. I had to butcher the upper rubber blocks that came with the poly airs to fit into to spacers. I also have a lower rubber block under the bag as well. I came with the poly airs when i asked for the 2 inch lift kit. The top rubber block is where it is as i could not see any other way to fit it other wise. I have had them in for nearly a year and have removed them twice and reinstalled and haven't had any problems with them.

Can you send me a pic of your install:)

cheers.

[Slunnie]

Absolutely. I'll take a pic of it tomorrow.