Thread: disco 2 coils in a disco 1

cant see why they wouldnt!

you will need to re-gain the castor after the lift though.
ie. cranked radius arms. or slotted swivel balls.
oh and longer brakelines/abs and shocks.

cheers phil

The front lower spring perches will need to be changed to a Disco2 type also. You'll also need a Disco2 front propshaft and transfer output flange to suit.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

The front lower spring perches will need to be changed to a Disco2 type also. You'll also need a Disco2 front propshaft and transfer output flange to suit.

I will look into getting the spring perches,, but excuse my mechanical limits,,, what is the rest of the stuff ????

Might just be easier to order some new ones ..??

The propshaft is the driveline bit between the gearbox and the diff, and the transfer case output flange is the bit on the gearbox that the Disco2 propshaft bolts on to. This will help stop it all vibrating at that lift as its a different design.

my S1 disco had no vibes with a 3'' lift, but the steering was all over the place!

ide just throw the springs in and see how it drives.
then go from there.

cheers phil

Thanks, sometimes the brain is to busy trying to work out something it dosn't understand the obvious.

Slunnie - not sure if you will know,,,,, these are the same luvell coils you have in your D2,, will the compression rates be to hard for a disco 1 ???

Or should I just give this idea away & go with some new coils.
I see snake racing are doing 4" lifted coils for D1's now, as well as adjustable pan hard rod, tailshaft spacers & a few other odds & ends.

Or a 2" lift with some dislocating suspension system like what I had in my old defender & a 2" body lift to make the tyres fit ???

Originally Posted by Gidget

Thanks, sometimes the brain is to busy trying to work out something it dosn't understand the obvious.

Slunnie - not sure if you will know,,,,, these are the same luvell coils you have in your D2,, will the compression rates be to hard for a disco 1 ???

Or should I just give this idea away & go with some new coils.
I see snake racing are doing 4" lifted coils for D1's now, as well as adjustable pan hard rod, tailshaft spacers & a few other odds & ends.

Or a 2" lift with some dislocating suspension system like what I had in my old defender & a 2" body lift to make the tyres fit ???

Have a look at this mate, seeing as the lift will be 4" as with Sunnies and mine and of cause yours when you had the D2, all the mods needed will be listed in the lift kit.

http://www.rovertym.com/ go to suspension kits.

3" Lift with Rancho Shocks (For RRC, D90, and D1 only)

Rancho RSX9000 shocks $300.00
RTE springs $295.00
Rear shock mounts $155.00
Rear spring retainers $35.00
Brake lines $22.00 each
Rear links $300.00 w/bushings
Front radius arms $300.00 w/bushings
Kit #2 price $1373.00
3" Lift with Bilstein 7100 Series Shocks (For RRC, D90, D1 and DII)

Bilstein 7100 series shocks $720.00
RTE springs $295.00
Front shock towers $96.00
Front lower shock mounts $35.00
Rear shock mounts $155.00
Rear spring retainers $35.00
Brake lines $22.00 each RRC, D90 and D1 Lifts Include:
Rear links $300.00 w/bushings
Front radius arms $300.00 w/bushings
Kit Price for RRC, D90 and D1 - $1924 DII lifts include:
ABS Extensions $75
Crossmember Spacers $25
Bilstein Reducer Bushings $36
Kit Price for DII - $1225

Originally Posted by Gidget

Slunnie - not sure if you will know,,,,, these are the same luvell coils you have in your D2,, will the compression rates be to hard for a disco 1 ???

Or should I just give this idea away & go with some new coils.
I see snake racing are doing 4" lifted coils for D1's now, as well as adjustable pan hard rod, tailshaft spacers & a few other odds & ends.

Or a 2" lift with some dislocating suspension system like what I had in my old defender & a 2" body lift to make the tyres fit ???

The rates that I've got are similar to what OME use in the Disco1, the rears may be a little stiffer due to the way the progressive action works. This said, these springs are setup to tour primarily, but they do still flex reasonable well for play, but for play only springs I would probably be down at around 180F/220R where I'm at about 230F/300-340R.

I'm not sure what the 4" Snake springs are like, but if they're like the King 4" springs, they are a stiff setup.

WRT dislocation, I'm not convinced by it. I know with my IIa 100" that if the springs are dislocated it doesn't work anywhere near as well as if its all retained. A dislocated rear doesn't allow the front to flex much. BUT, there are many that like it.