Reply With QuoteThe ribbed rear plastic things are the insulator/quietner things. Probably not required with a poly spacer. However the rear will sit lower if you take them out.
If its too high at the front then it needs to be lowered for all the reasons you state.
Master
I took the Disco to a local shop today where I used to take my commodore wagon for minor services and brake work and asked them if they'd be able to install my coil spacers. They agreed and I felt the Disco was in capable hands as one of the young mechanics there owns a GQ Patrol, 5" lift, 33" muddies, etc etc.
When I dropped it off, I showed the above mentioned mechanic the spacers to be installed and a set of rear springs from a Discovery 1, saying "you'll notice my Discovery sits nose-down. If you think these heavier springs will correct this, then put them in the front. If it's overkill, just leave the existing ones in there", to which he nodded and off I went.
When I came back, the Disco sat the complete opposite, and then some. Installing the spacers (and springs as I noticed when I saw how the Disco was sitting) took them twice as long as they expected. I suspect that the young bloke was fed up and couldn't be bothered swapping the springs back. This didn't bother me so much. What caught my eye was how the spacers were actually installed. In the below photo, is the ribbed plastic disc between the rear coil and the spacer supposed to be there, or is this meant to be removed when installing coil spacers?
Also, tell me what you think about how the Disco is sitting. I think it looks ridiculous, not to mention that when I load it up with gear for a 2-3 day trip, the rear will be sitting even lower.
I plan on taking it back to them tomorrow morning and having the springs switched. However, I'd like to be sure what I'm talking about as far as the black plastic disc is concerned as I don't want to be one of those annoying customers that doesn't know what they're talking about.
TopicToaster
The ribbed rear plastic things are the insulator/quietner things. Probably not required with a poly spacer. However the rear will sit lower if you take them out.
If its too high at the front then it needs to be lowered for all the reasons you state.
Swaggie
I made alloy spacers for my rear springs and the sit under the saddle under the rear spring not on top of the spring like yours
I notice you have them fitted to the front id remove them so the front sits a little lower
Some on this site dont agree with spacers , If your not a hardcore off roader you will be ok
TopicToaster
What will happen to those spacers if your springs dislocate?
Master
I needed the clearance so my tyres wouldn't rub. I underestimated the offset/backspacing of those Pro Comp rims.Originally Posted by rangieman
I made spacers for my rear springs and the sit under the saddle under the rear spring not on top of the spring like yours
I notice you have them fitted to the front id remove them so the front sits a little lower
Some on this site dont agree with spacers , If your not a hardcore off roader you will be ok
YarnMaster
Hi Mate . would have to agree that it looks a little ridiculous with the nose in the air . should look like that with a trailer load of dirt on it
What did you pay for the pro comp rims ?
Master
About $80 each. They'd been fitted once for show. Looked brand new.Hi Mate . would have to agree that it looks a little ridiculous with the nose in the air . should look like that with a trailer load of dirt on it
What did you pay for the pro comp rims ?
Swaggie
Looks to me like he has done the best with what he had. I guess the other option is changing back to the old front springs with a spacer in it, though I think that will have you nose down again.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
Master
Or just remove the spacer and leave the 'rear' springs in the front. Either way I'm going to feel like a pain going in there tomorrow.
Swaggie
Sorry, I had a brain fart. You're right.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
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