Toys for this winter! --what did you get? - Land Rovers Only

keptin · 12-31-2005, 11:14 PM

Alright guys.....I bought some fun toys for this winter, and have to ask you what you guys got?

I bought from RTE thier 3" DII kit with the Biltein 7100's (includes all the accessories; extended ABS + brake lines, etc. etc.), but I didnt get the RTE springs or spring retainers.

I bought 4 DI spring seats from EE and EE super mega nice spring retainer kit.

...with this setup I will get a 3.75in lift out of OME springs...enough to run the 10" travel 7100s.

...hopefully in the next couple weeks I will be able to afford RTE's new modified watts linkage.... $260. I wonder how you modify the stock piece yourself...make it shorter/longer?

texasrover · 01-03-2006, 05:35 PM

I just bought a new t-shirt because it was 84 degree today... yeah I said 84 degrees in Fort Worth, Texas.

Actually, I have not bought any new toys just yet. I do have my eyes on some new shocks. Unfortunately, the lift I have now requires me to completely remove the lift on the front to install the new springs and then reinstall the lift. My solution to this... if I am taking those springs off again, the spacers are coming out and new HD springs will be taking their place.

So, I know you have a good suggestion. I think I would like to go with three inches of lift this time. Nothing more... I think over three I run into some modifications!

Can I get springs with 3" of lift or do I have to still use a spacer?

Bene · 01-03-2006, 06:54 PM

i know RTE and DAP 3" springs. you can get 3" with OMEs but i think you have to use spacers in the back.

Rovin4life · 01-03-2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasrover

I just bought a new t-shirt because it was 84 degree today... yeah I said 84 degrees in Fort Worth, Texas.

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bastard I hope you get some snow or maybe ice.

texasrover · 01-03-2006, 08:42 PM

Me too! This crap is getting old. Where the hell is my winter?

We need rain, snow, hail, ice... it does not matter which. If we dont get something and this dry spell continues (with the high wind) the fires around here will only get worse.

FelixLockhart · 01-04-2006, 01:23 AM

I bought an Icom IC-208H HAM radio, and my mate got me a 48" Hi-Lift for Christmas

darkknight1999 · 01-04-2006, 08:05 PM

I bought my wife and daughter new snowboards

but after I did she said I could do more to the truck so it was so worth! Now all I need is some extra cash...

12-31-2005, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	Toys for this winter! --what did you get? Alright guys.....I bought some fun toys for this winter, and have to ask you what you guys got? I bought from RTE thier 3" DII kit with the Biltein 7100's (includes all the accessories; extended ABS + brake lines, etc. etc.), but I didnt get the RTE springs or spring retainers. I bought 4 DI spring seats from EE and EE super mega nice spring retainer kit. ...with this setup I will get a 3.75in lift out of OME springs...enough to run the 10" travel 7100s. ...hopefully in the next couple weeks I will be able to afford RTE's new modified watts linkage.... $260. I wonder how you modify the stock piece yourself...make it shorter/longer? __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

01-03-2006, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	I just bought a new t-shirt because it was 84 degree today... yeah I said 84 degrees in Fort Worth, Texas. Actually, I have not bought any new toys just yet. I do have my eyes on some new shocks. Unfortunately, the lift I have now requires me to completely remove the lift on the front to install the new springs and then reinstall the lift. My solution to this... if I am taking those springs off again, the spacers are coming out and new HD springs will be taking their place. So, I know you have a good suggestion. I think I would like to go with three inches of lift this time. Nothing more... I think over three I run into some modifications! Can I get springs with 3" of lift or do I have to still use a spacer? __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

01-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	i know RTE and DAP 3" springs. you can get 3" with OMEs but i think you have to use spacers in the back. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

01-03-2006, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	Me too! This crap is getting old. Where the hell is my winter? We need rain, snow, hail, ice... it does not matter which. If we dont get something and this dry spell continues (with the high wind) the fires around here will only get worse. __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

01-04-2006, 01:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
FelixLockhart No relation to Felix The Cat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Harrisonburg, VA USA Posts: 364 Gallery: 0	I bought an Icom IC-208H HAM radio, and my mate got me a 48" Hi-Lift for Christmas __________________ Felix J. Lockhart 1995 Land Rover Discovery (Series 1) LiveJournal \| Lupinia \| Gallery \| Email Me!

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01-04-2006, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
darkknight1999 Mod. --- I'm watching you Join Date: May 2005 Location: Linwood, MA Posts: 330 Gallery: 0	I bought my wife and daughter new snowboards but after I did she said I could do more to the truck so it was so worth! Now all I need is some extra cash... __________________ -John Some of my favorite quotes: "what you do in life, echo's in eternity..." "death smiles at us all... all a man can do is smile back..." 1999 Discovery II SE-7

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