Thread: OME 2766 on a DII

That spring will need the D1 lower spring perch which is a different design to the D2. You will need to make that work with the D2 shocks too. Then that spring will fit. An adapted rear D2 lower spring perch might also be adaptable. The turret end will be fine.

On the DII front axle, what is the difference in the spring perch comparing to the DI?

Here's a photo comparing both, The Defender/Disco1/Range Rover Classic Spring Seat is on the left. The Disco2 Spring Seat is on the right - link


Can a DI spring perch be mounted on a DII front axle?

Found relevant images.
Are mounts different in inner spring diameter?

The D2 takes a pig tailed end on the spring, so the bottom is stepped to take the coil. It's also got that flat area where the end of the spring is bent in and then cut off. The D1 has a regular flat bottom ground spring. Also the hole in the middle of the D2 is squared off so that an eye end shock can be used, where the D1 shock has a pinned end, so a round hole. Inner diameter is the same.

There is a noticable difference of course.
Is the DII difference in spring perch comparing to the DI really matters while fitting OME 2766 springs?
I ride Bilstein 7100 10" which limit the spring while dropping + limiting starps.
Should I "connect" the spring bottom side to the DII perch, use a pring retainer (pic attached)?

Yes, the bottom of the springs are totally different designs. I've no doubt people have just put them in, but I wouldnt personally take that approach as it assymetrically loads the perch and may cause it to crack.

I'm not sure how your setup will work, but I would expect those springs to be too short for regular 10" travel Bilsteins, although I'm not sure for the short body type. I'm also not sure re the limit straps, I setup the shock lengths to suit the spring free lengths