Thread: Great suspension advice and great Rover advice

I recently decided that I would finally bite the bullet and seek a better front spring for my Disco 1.


When I first purchased my disco, 10 years ago I had no idea about springs, or Rovers for that matter. I was in QLD and when it came to deciding upon what suspension would be best, I took the advice of the local ARB dealer and subsequently installed ARB products. Over the years my needs have changed and more recently a softer, Rover like experience was what I wanted.


Just before Christmas I contacted Andrew from Les Richmond Automotive, conveying my current situation and then what I wanted to achieve. The new springs have been installed and they are spot on. Thanks Andrew.


Three years ago just before I did a Simpson desert trip, my rear ARB springs could not handle the weight I threw at them without the assistance of Poly Airbag Springs. Not happy with that solution, I rang Andrew from Les Richmond down in Melbourne. Andrew did the engine conversion on my Disco 1, from V8 to TD5. Andrew immediately provided a solution to my spring requirements. And, in the true form of Andrew they worked wonderfully.


It really is fantastic when you can be provided with expert Rover advice that works. I have purchased a few things from Les Richmond over the years and never once had an issue. Over the years since my engine conversion, 2006, I have referred a number of people (new to Rovers) to Les Richmond Automotive.


I think that on of the best things about owning a Rover is the Rover community forums such as this, but the fantastic advice and service and professionalism you get from true experts.

I have heard that standard height King springs work well also.