ID-ing OME kit

ocarlo

Active member
Oct 30, 2017
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NY, NJ
greetings,
1996 D1 / ARB bumper / Safari rack / snorkel / OME 2" lift / Michelin LT265/75/R16 119k miles
Tilting to passenger side
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I'm guessing all of the above cept the tires was from the original owner (1996!!), and I'm starting to look into the suspension.
For the foreseeable future, I don't see off-roading. Cross-country drives with photo studio gear more likely. I'd say comfort's what I'm after.

How do I measure how much the springs have sagged over the years? I'm guessing I measure from center rim to top of wheel well,
but what's my baseline? I'm a total noob to all mechanical - just in love with my Disco.
For $$-reasons, I might just replace the shocks for now. I seem to either bounce off potholes, with shudder. Any issues with this piecemeal approach?
Considering my lightweight needs, can I do front shocks first?
I hope to get her up on a lift this week - so how do I identify what I have, so I'll know how to proceed.
With a clearer picture, I might just invest in some tools and rent a garage.
Thanks all.
 

DiscoPhoto

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Jul 23, 2012
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Vermont
Go back in time to when you installed the lift, measure it, and then measure it again now. That is the only way, anything else is just a rough estimate
 

squirt

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Nov 13, 2008
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Los Angeles
What are the hub-to-fender measurements at all 4 corners? There are a million measurements in the archives on dweb for a baseline.

You can definitely replace shocks and springs at different times if that fits your budget.

Based on the pictures and your description, it seems like the truck was modified more for looks than actual off-road use, so OME medium-duty 2" parts would be a good way to go. Terrafirma 2" may be another option, and you can more likely swing buying shocks and springs at the same time.