3" Lift Shocks

[sven]

Im currently running 2" Big Blue springs and want to go with either a OME or Rovertym 3" spring. Will the LWB Bilsteins be able to work with this (I think they are longer than non-LWB shocks)? Or will I need longer shocks? Or would lowered rear shock mounts help me.
Thanks

 

[nosivad_bor]

relocated upper shock mount is the best solution. Bilstiens have less travel on than OME buy an inch or two. You might want to get new shocks too.

At minimum i'd go with relocation mounts as you will findyourself bottoming the shocks out.

also you can do this until the mounts come in.
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/drop/

 

[Mike_Rupp]

Assuming that the RR front setup is the same as the Discovery, OME makes longer pin / pin shocks that work well on the front. I can't remember the number, but I think there's a write up on Expedition Exchange.

 

[nosivad_bor]

True, I think they are Land Cruiser shocks and have differnt valving. I don't know how stable it would feel with a soft long spring like the Big Blues. I'd consult John at Expedition Exchange.

I had Big blues 3" and OME shocks on my Range Rover and I loved the ride. I had no accessories either so they didn't sag. I now have a stock Disco1 again and I can't believe how shitty the ride is, it soaks up nothing.

That will change soon.

Rob

 

[sven]

My 2" BB's sag real bad in the front. My 235/85's are constantly hitting the fenders (when wheelin'). I dont even have winch/bumper, so Im not sure what happened there. Otherwise they ride nice and articulate pretty well.

 

[Mike_Rupp]

Rob, he mentioned that he was looking at getting either OME or Rovertym springs. That's why I recommended the OME N73 front shocks.

Here's my setup on the Disco:

Front: N73 shocks with 764 springs (3") with the rubber shock tower rings
Rear: N44 shocks (using 2" lowered mounts & retainers) with 762 springs with 1.5" spacers.

I'm extremely pleased with the setup. I get decent flex and a great ride compared to what I had before (Rancho shocks, 751 front springs and 762 rear, cones) Those Ranchos are wonderful for about 1,000 miles.

 

[hanchung]

lowered rear shock mounts, ome shocks and ome springs... i have ltr's and can't complain.
it's all good. for the lowered shock mounts... you'll need to retain your springs.