GQ coils on Disco?

**steelo** · 2nd September 2013, 05:01 PM

Was just wondering if stock CQ coils would fit rear of my 96 Disco & if so what sort of lift, only asking as I have a pair just lying around.

**460cixy** · 3rd September 2013, 09:51 AM

I would expect there too big in dia for he spring perch and way too heavy for a disco anyhow

**steelo** · 22nd October 2013, 11:40 AM

I just found out about a local who used Tojo 80 series coils, will try chasing him up.

**loanrangie** · 22nd October 2013, 04:02 PM

If you have to buy a set you may as well get springs that were made for a disco.

**steelo** · 22nd October 2013, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

If you have to buy a set you may as well get springs that were made for a disco.

I have a set of stock one's from my old GQ, which is why I was asking

**loanrangie** · 22nd October 2013, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by steelo

I have a set of stock one's from my old GQ, which is why I was asking

You mentioned toyo springs also ?

**steelo** · 23rd October 2013, 08:38 AM

I said I found out about a local who had used 80 series coils & was going to try & chase him up. He works at a local Tinting & 4b accessories place here in Hervey Bay

**PhilipA** · 23rd October 2013, 09:48 AM

Just look at the springs compared to Land Rover. Are they the same diameter? how many coils and how thick is the wire? What is the free length? Do they have pigtails or are they flat like Land Rover.
If they are flat, the same diameter , wire about 15-17 in diameter with say 9 coils, free length about 16 -17 inches whatever that is in MM, they may be Ok for the back.
AFAIR GQ can be fitted but give a big lift as do Land Cruiser, and they are quite stiff compared to Land Rover springs. I may be wrong but you can check all these things easily in a few minutes.
Regards Philip A

**steelo** · 23rd October 2013, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Just look at the springs compared to Land Rover. Are they the same diameter? how many coils and how thick is the wire? What is the free length? Do they have pigtails or are they flat like Land Rover.
If they are flat, the same diameter , wire about 15-17 in diameter with say 9 coils, free length about 16 -17 inches whatever that is in MM, they may be Ok for the back.
AFAIR GQ can be fitted but give a big lift as do Land Cruiser, and they are quite stiff compared to Land Rover springs. I may be wrong but you can check all these things easily in a few minutes.
Regards Philip A

They are the same diameter, same coil thickness but only 7 coils (not 9) & not under any weight 39cm tall i.e. not in the car. The top (or bottom) coil is a thinner diameter though, is this what you call "pig tail"?
Thanks

**PhilipA** · 23rd October 2013, 01:28 PM

is this what you call "pig tail"?

No a pig tail is a small bit hanging down that locates in a socket in the spring seat. Rover springs are flat at each end ie the top and bottom coil is ground flat giving a taper on the coil ,up to D2 anyway and I haven't looked at my D2 closely yet.

The fewer the turns the shorter the spring so the higher the rate for a given diameter. So at 7 turns if the D2 has 9 then the spring will be heavier, maybe 15-20%.

The specs of my rear springs on a non ACE non air D2 are according to the chart 16.5MM diameter,9 coils free length 15.1 inches variable rate colour purple.
So probably they will be heavier about 10-15% and about .5 inch longer free length so should give about 15MM lift.
Regards Philip A

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