Thread: King springs experiences??

have kings on the rear and happy with them. Cope with a good load with the polyairs pumped. Had them on the front but not strong enoughh to carry the winch and bar so have put on rangie spares 180lb springs..very happy with the mix

Originally Posted by d3funct

As I only intend on lifting the car with springs at this stage, will they lift the car and the fuel tank clear of the tyres?

In normal driving, you'll find that you'll have better clearance to your tank.

Off road on flex will still be a problem unless you extend your bump stops down.

Originally Posted by d3funct

Have just won a set of King Springs from ebay to suit a S1 Discovery (my car)... picked them up for just over $180 which I thought was a bargain.

Has anyone had any experience with Kings for Landies?
Ive had positive experiences with Kings 'lowering' springs...


The seller claims that they are 2 inch lift, which lifted his car 3-4 inches?!

My main question IS! because of my LPG conversion my car has had a 50L fuel tank installed behind the RHR wheel.
I have recently installed 265/75R16 tyres, and they now rub against the tank while offroading or going over speed bumps.

As I only intend on lifting the car with springs at this stage, will they lift the car and the fuel tank clear of the tyres?

I have heard terms like chassis lift and body lift, and I dont understand the differences.

Can't help you with your question, but I would take it back to the installer and get them to rectify the tank installation, surely it wouldn't be legal for the petrol tank to foul on moving parts.
My petrol tank is mounted inside the rear quarter panel and can't see how it can hit the wheel with going over bumps etc,

Originally Posted by Rovernaut

surely it wouldn't be legal for the petrol tank to foul on moving parts.

I would say the new oversize tyres are having an affect on clearance - they're nearly 70mm difference in diameter over the original size.

Originally Posted by Rovernaut

Can't help you with your question, but I would take it back to the installer and get them to rectify the tank installation, surely it wouldn't be legal for the petrol tank to foul on moving parts.
My petrol tank is mounted inside the rear quarter panel and can't see how it can hit the wheel with going over bumps etc,

Oversized tyres would do it!!!


AND no amount of spring lift will prevent it without other changes to the vehicle...

The mech and I put 4inch (heavy tow) springs on the back of the wifes 98 disco, and it looked silly. Not to worry ! we then swaped the front springs for the old back ones , when we sobbered up it looked a treat and it works. The disco rides/travels well cross country, on the tarmac and tows the behemoth 3/4 horse float nice and level.
Although my 5 year old son did have trouble getting in for most of the year.

Thanks for the help everyone - I'll let you know how it went once I get them installed in the new year!

Originally Posted by Sly

The mech and I put 4inch (heavy tow) springs on the back of the wifes 98 disco, and it looked silly. Not to worry ! we then swaped the front springs for the old back ones , when we sobbered up it looked a treat and it works. The disco rides/travels well cross country, on the tarmac and tows the behemoth 3/4 horse float nice and level.
Although my 5 year old son did have trouble getting in for most of the year.

Where did you get the springs? You cant get 4" for D1 off the shelf