Thread: Front Coils. What numbers?

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.

Originally Posted by AK83

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.

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!