Thread: Suspension lift

Originally Posted by beanie_205

Much the same as Maggsie, looking at a replacement suspension kit, possibly the 2inch lift. Main question to add, what's involved with fitting it yourself? Spring compressors would be one thing, how long would they have to be to fit the longer springs? Cheers

I installed extended 2" springs (OME) into the front of my SLS D2 last weekend - relatively simple job. Bought garden variety spring compressors from Super Cheap. Worked a treat, but it was a bit scary winding down on the thicker spring. Just make sure you fit the compressors onto the new springs in the same position they were when taking the old ones out.

I found that the extended springs were exactly the same length but were much thicker. Obviously they sag 2" less under the same weight giving a 2" lift.

I found that the extended springs were exactly the same length but were much thicker. Obviously they sag 2" less under the same weight giving a 2" lift.[/QUOTE]


Thanks biggin, they're the same length?! Okay, so the supercheap ones work fine, that's great. Do you plan on replacing the front unis with greasable ones, which a lot of members seem to recommend?

Originally Posted by disco_thrasher

what are your measurements will be intresting to know

Rear centre wheel to arch (right wheel 490mm, left 464mm)
front centre wheel to arch (right wheel 456mm, left wheel 484)

Only variable was i kind of had to estimate 'centre wheel' as i was just holding the tape where it looked like the middle. Was pretty fussy with it tho.

I'd love to know people's measurements who've either had lift speings in, or simply new standard springs.

IVe done 5 lots of his springs.

IVe only heard of one complaint and that was from someone who bought the springs but had to sell them off for a need the money now reason before he got them fitted.

apparently if you go for his inhouse shocks he can now have them custom valved for you id you have a specific setup you want OR you have a permanant load out in your vehicle that warrents something different.

Im not super impressed with the rubbers he provides for the front end but thats a real nit pick.

definately worth the money.

Originally Posted by beanie_205

.... Do you plan on replacing the front unis with greasable ones, which a lot of members seem to recommend?

Not a bad idea. Didn't think of that.

Gday

When I fitted my 50mm lift Lovells springs I tied them up after compressing then when in place just cut off the wire . Worked for me.
Would put in pics but dont know how.

Well I bought the 50mm lift kit today, even after Andrew told me he didn't have the springs I wanted in stock. They will reach him on Monday and then be freighted to Perth, Xmas is going to delay the delivery I think.

Maggsie
04 V8 Disco
85 V8 County

I fitted the SS kit a few weeks ago. Very easy to do. Took me about 8hrs from start to finish. Spring compressors make it easy, I too got a cheap set from Super Cheap. Only other tools were a 18mm and 13mm spanner and sockets of same size. A floor jack is handy aswell.
Tieing the springs with wire when putting them in is a good idea, as then you do not have to woory about getting the spring compressors jammed in the towers when undoing them.