Thread: Dobinson Coils for a Disco series2

I have Dobinson springs and shocks. They have performed great. Excellent value for money. Under $800 for the lot, fitted myself.

Howdy P.

I've fitted quite a few sets on defenders, and are a good thing. BUT they have , as you found out, pretty average 'cataloging' and sales info.

Give Andrew or John a call at LRA in Thomastown, 94644094. They have about 13 different rates for LR's, and these are the most common ones I use now.
I have them on my Rangie, and after plenty of outback tripping and offroading I'm very happy with them.

JC

Here is an extract from D2Au

When I originally bought the OME779 front springs, they were
already slight presagged by xxxx, but I still netted a
healthy 1.5" lift with the ARB bullbar (no winch). Then I fitted a
winch and my nett lift was reduced to 1" and over time this sagged
more and I was back to factory ride height. So my rear was starting
to look high with the nose down look which I didn't like. So I
pulled the OME779 out and fitted a set of Dobinsons 220lb/in springs
and I got back to about 1.5" lift.

I did an extensive amount of research on suspension for the D2 a while back, and the thoughts are that suspension packages that are around 220-230lb/in are required for bar, winch etc to prevent sag.

also this from D2Au

Also what springs on the front of a 7 seater with SLS are a good
match? I think the Dobinsons I previouly had would be too high as
they gave about 70mm lift(550mm hub to guard).

These are pre-settle measurements though.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Here is an extract from D2Au


I did an extensive amount of research on suspension for the D2 a while back, and the thoughts are that suspension packages that are around 220-230lb/in are required for bar, winch etc to prevent sag.

Correct, I have fitted 200 to 220 lb springs to discos with winch and steel bar etc and have great results. Also, recently fitted LRA orange fronts and purple/ orange rears to a D1 Tdi with steel ARB bar and warn 9000 winch. Good bumpstop clearances and ride quality.

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Howdy P.

I've fitted quite a few sets on defenders, and are a good thing. BUT they have , as you found out, pretty average 'cataloging' and sales info.

Give Andrew or John a call at LRA in Thomastown, 94644094. They have about 13 different rates for LR's, and these are the most common ones I use now.
I have them on my Rangie, and after plenty of outback tripping and offroading I'm very happy with them.

JC

Yes you are right JC could or would not tell me any spring rates I like the ride of the OME springs and am a little worried the Dobinsons may be a bit harsh.

Thinking I may try them any way I am open to suggestions if any one has any as to what they are running and are happy with.

I would like springs that work off road yet don't sag. I am not after scary height just want to run my 265/75 tyres without rubbing and keep the excellent drivability with out going to high or harsh.

Cheers

I run Dobinsions Spring in my Rangie and love them the ride is heaps better then it used to be with the OME springs i had and they have not saged at all.

hi mate ,

my bro has a 4in lift w dobs springs and firefox shocks under his gu and the combination is brill, go for it

Originally Posted by Piddler

Yes you are right JC could or would not tell me any spring rates I like the ride of the OME springs and am a little worried the Dobinsons may be a bit harsh.

D2 TD5 Auto with bullbar only weighs 1.1T front, and 1.2T rear with a full fuel load. This includes alxe weight.

Here is LRA's spring rate/length/ride height chart.
http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/335.html

According to their website:

The springs LR Automotive supply are as follows.

COLOR..............................RATE........... .......LENGTH
Yellow............................................ 138 psi.........................16.00"
Blue.............................................. .160 psi.........................15.50"
Green............................................. 160 psi.........................16.20"
Pink.............................................. .180 psi.........................15.90"
Red............................................... .180 psi.........................16.30"
Orange............................................ 180 psi.........................17.00"
Purple/Yellow..................................220 psi.........................15.50"
Purple............................................ .220 psi.........................17.00"
Purple/Orange.................................220 psi.........................18.00"
White............................................. .270 psi.........................16.80"
White/Green....................................270 psi.........................17.80"
Red/Yellow......................................320 psi.........................16.80"
Red/Blue.........................................320 psi.........................17.80"
Orange/Yellow (Defender R)............270 psi.........................16.80"
Orange/Blue (Defender R)...............320 psi.........................16.80"