2004 Discovery lift

[boulder4x4]

So I just put a 2 inch coil spacer lift on my D2 and I was wondering if I could also put the shorter spring perches from a D1 for a little more lift? I also read about rear springs in the front... how does that work and why would I do it? Its not hard work just time consuming.

 

[rovercanus]

The spring perches from the D1 will give you a bit more lift.
I think you'll find putting rear springs in the front will give a shit ride.

 

[disco_drum]

I have a set of 2" Rovertym springs I will sell you. Make an offer!

 

[JUKE179r]

D2 rear coil spring seat mount on the left, D1 on right...

 

[boulder4x4]

yeah...it would give me a little more than I have now..

 

[roverover]

but you have to retrain the springs on the bottom with the D1 seat

 

[boulder4x4]

hmmm... aren't the D2's the same way? if not how would one retain them?

 

[fishEH]

Retaining springs isn't magic. A piece of 1/4" flat stock with a couple holes will work. If you want to get fancy use the Ballistic Fab retainers.

 

[JUKE179r]

https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/land-rover-defender-discovery-1-galvanised-rear-spring-seat-kit-da1215/

 

[fishEH]

If you're running cones at the top those retainers will work. If you're retaining top and bottom those little strips will bend into a U the first use.
These are the Ballistic Fab ones. You need to drill two holes.
https://www.ballisticfabrication.com/collections/coil-suspension-parts/products/coil-spring-retainer

https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/land-rover-defender-discovery-1-galvanised-rear-spring-seat-kit-da1215/

 

[boulder4x4]

sweet... those look even shorter than the d1... do I need to buy those or make my own? anyone have the dimensions?

 

[K-rover]

but you have to retrain the springs on the bottom with the D1 seat

You sure about that? I dont think Ive heard of anyone having issues with just D1 seats.




Another question is what shocks are you running? If they are the stock ones, than you really wont need retainers.

 

[rovercanus]

I've been running unretained D1 seats on my 04 for years.