Shock & Springs for Stock Ride height?

[RandallNC]

Well it's time for new shocks, springs, and bushings for my '98 Disco. I use my truck to tow a light trailer, pop-up camper, and travel on dirt/gravel forrest service roads so I have no need for larger tires or a lift. Any suggestions on a new Shock/Spring setup for the stock ride height that fits my needs? I like the look of the TF213 or TF214 setup (see link), but could not find these kits listed on a USA site. Also, any bushing kits out there that may fit my needs? Thanks in advance...

http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=106&grp=106

 

[Bosbefok]

http://www.lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=6743

http://www.lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=6745

 

[RandallNC]

Thanks for the links. According to the Lucky8 site, the TF213 kit has a 2" lift vs. the Terrafirma site. Maybe a typo? AB has the TF207 kit for $399, which seems like a nice price...

http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/product_detail.php?prod=TF213&grp=106
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/TF202.cfm

 

[ERover82]

I'd just call Will Tillery

OR..

http://search.cartserver.com/search...ts=20&keywords=NRC4306+572315+ANR3477+&go=GO!

http://landroverparts.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=NRC4306
http://landroverparts.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=572315
http://landroverparts.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=ANR3477

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9273A.cfm

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/NRC4306.cfm
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/572315.cfm
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/ANR3477.cfm

http://www.roverpartswest.com/parts...subgroup=SHOCKS & COMPONENTS&component=Spring
http://www.roverpartswest.com/parts...bgroup=SUSPENSION COMPONENTS&component=Spring

 

[TOM R]

I bought used one HD springs and like em so far, I also run the bilstien standard length shocks

 

[riceybean]

http://www.paddockspares.com/da4278...w-rear-coil-springs-standard-height-pair.html
http://www.paddockspares.com/da4277...-front-coil-springs-standard-height-pair.html

Not too sure about these but its all I could find in stock height HD springs. And then of course there is the shipping..

 

[RandallNC]

http://www.lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=6743

http://www.lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=6745

I believe I will be going with one of these two setups. The medium load springs are my first choice since I will be towing a trailer as well as cargo on my trips. Thanks for all of the links guys! I will update this thread once I have the parts installed and tested...

 

[ERover82]

Those kits will give you 2-3 inches lift depending on load. Not ideal purely for towing.

 

[K-rover]

Im pretty sure Atlantic British has factory replacement springs. Just call them

 

[riceybean]

I believe I will be going with one of these two setups. The medium load springs are my first choice since I will be towing a trailer as well as cargo on my trips. Thanks for all of the links guys! I will update this thread once I have the parts installed and tested...

I have the Medium Terra springs, no complaints at all. If you have the rotoflex prop shaft you might want to put in a u-joint style.

 

[ERover82]

There's no point in lifting your truck. Just get the heavy duty genuine springs for the rear if you need a stiffer spring.

Part # NTC8572
http://landroverparts.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=NTC8572&type=0&eq=&key=it
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/BA2105.cfm

Kit
http://landroverparts.roversnorth.c...=COIL-SPRING-SET-GENUINE-DI-HEAVY-DUTY&key=it

 

[RandallNC]

Those kits will give you 2-3 inches lift depending on load. Not ideal purely for towing.

Eric,
Those two kits are for standard height (no lift), per the Terrafirma site, kits TF213 and TF214. The 2" lift version of these kits are TF207 and TF208. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks for the help...

http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=106&grp=106

 

[ERover82]

Eric,
Those two kits are for standard height (no lift), per the Terrafirma site, kits TF213 and TF214. The 2" lift version of these kits are TF207 and TF208. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks for the help...

http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=106&grp=106

You're correct. The description is misleading as it's for the +2".

 

[RandallNC]

How about this setup for 240,000 mile stock suspension replacement?

Springs:
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9273A.cfm

Shocks:
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/TF220.cfm

 

[ERover82]

Good option, but I'd go for the ProSport kit if you can.

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/TF221.cfm

 

[RandallNC]

Good option, but I'd go for the ProSport kit if you can.

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/TF221.cfm

I like the higher quality features of the Pro Sport shocks, but would that be a wise choice of shock (+2" lift) for use with stock ride height springs? Thanks again for your help?

 

[ERover82]

They'll work fine for stock ride height.

 

[RandallNC]

They'll work fine for stock ride height.

Unlike a progressive rate spring, I guess a shock dampener has the same resistance thru it's range of travel? If that's the case, one could install longer travel shocks and lift the vehicle at a later date by replacing only springs. Clever idea...

 

[K-rover]

They'll work fine for stock ride height.

Longer shocks usually have longer compressed lengths. Running stock springs might cause it to bottom out the shock.
Might want to see if you can find the measurements for stock shocks and compare it to the extended shocks.

Just my .2 cents

 

[ERover82]

Normally it's a concern, but the +2" kits don't require taller bump stops.