King Springs v's Lovells?

[Ace]

Hi I thought i would start a new topic to ask anyones opinions on King Springs and Lovells, who has used them and which do you think are the better choice. I can get the king springs (2in lift) for $165 a pair and the Lovells for $220 a pair, is this a fair price, if anyone can direct me to a cheaper source please do so. I plan to use bilsteins as the shocks. Matt

[landy_man]

as mentioned in other posts... In MY OPINION, both these brands of springs are no good for your articulation... If you look at their websites they have 1 or 2 sets available to give a 2" lift.... Now, I am damn sure they give you this lift by increaing the spring rate which results in a nice firm ride onroad, but offroad they do not flex nicely and can be quite tippy...

I had Kings fitted to my Defender and they were WAY to stiff...
In my opinion, Rangie Spares springs are the ONLY way to go... he has HEAPS of different free lengths and rates available depending on what you want to achieve with your Rover... Not just a 1 size suits all kind of setup...

He will advise on an appropriate rate and free length for your intended purpose and ONLY makes springs for Rovers...
Support the blokes that support Rovers...

I have no financial gain to be made from Rangie Spares.. just found Andrew to be very helpful when it came spring time on my Rangie.. He will also swap springs for you if you are not 100% satisfied with the springs he recommends

Give him a call or look at his site... www.lrautomotive.com.au

[incisor]

Originally posted by landy_man
Support the blokes that support Rovers...

here here

sometimes people need the vision to see past the end of their wallet..

we dont support the guys that go the extra mile then they wont be around when you really need them.

[Ace]

Ok, i spoke to them, but i am looking at all my options. I would like to be able to see past the end of my wallet, but my limit is my limit i am afraid. Matt

[wardy1]

I've heard great reports from Brown's springs in Melb. Going there next week to discus the options for my disco11. Will let you know costs etc but I'm under the impression that around $130 a pair is the norm there
Alan

[landy_man]

options... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
you are joking right...
the only options you have with King Springs are... Standard height, lowered height and raised height...
and Lovells has standard, standard h/d, raised and raised h/d... with standard h/d and raised being the same spring...

Rangie Spares has over 13 different springs for Rovers
Now that is "options"...

[landy_man]

Originally posted by wardy!
I've heard great reports from Brown's springs in Melb. Going there next week to discus the options for my disco11. Will let you know costs etc but I'm under the impression that around $130 a pair is the norm there
Alan

I believe Browns Springs make the springs for Rangie Spares... so the quality is there but you need to know exactly what you want... i.e. free length, rate, number of coils... and they are about $20 more expensive with no returns if you are not happy...

[Gidget]

Am not sure about you, but I have just ordered 4" raised springs from lovells for the disco2 & they were helpfull. I did just order a set that was designed for slunnie from the o/l forum, but when I spoke to the bloke from lovells he asked what accesories I was running to try to determine spring rates. He was great & couldn't recomend them enough, how they actually go when they turn up & I install them is yet to be seen.I am having tough dog custom make some big bore adjustable shocks for me ,so hopefully I will be able to dial a bit out of the valving to suit my needs.

[Ace]

Originally posted by landy_man
options... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
you are joking right...
the only options you have with King Springs are... Standard height, lowered height and raised height...
and Lovells has standard, standard h/d, raised and raised h/d... with standard h/d and raised being the same spring...

Rangie Spares has over 13 different springs for Rovers
Now that is "options"...

I meant options in terms of brands, not everyone is a millionare mate!

[shaunp]

I actually find that Discos ride better with Kings then OE . I think because they don't up rate as quick due to a higher intial rate, can't comment on Lovells, I used them in my SLR 5000 in the 80's but thats that. The front also looses the that crashy bump stop feel. I reckon they offer good value for money for most people, sure there are better but not at $130 a pair. I really can't justify paying the extra money when the car does what I ask now. Kings have 3 height rears standard (which lifts them a bit) raised and raise EHD.