Spacer, Rubber Isolator....Or what? - Land Rovers Only

RoverChic · 05-18-2006, 02:14 PM

OK I have some MAJOR spring movement on my 2001 Disco D2!

While wheeling, or any type flexing for that matter I can hear a loud clank in addition to feeling it through the truck floor-board as the springs move back into place. It is so loud that many can hear it a few trucks back on the trail.

I have heard a few mentions of rubber isolators from Land Rover. What else can I do to resolve this issue? Thanks! RC

6cuda6 · 05-18-2006, 02:20 PM

would you perhaps have a dislocated spring??? or maybe it dislocated at one point and the insulator is missing now???

roverX · 05-18-2006, 02:23 PM

You can also use spring retainers but you might lose some of your flex. I am assuming you are using the cones to keep your springs going back into place. Yes, the rubber isolators will cut down on some of the noise but not all of it.

I have heard the noise springs make like you described and everytime I hear it I wonder if something is breaking!

Good luck.

RoverChic · 05-18-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 6cuda6

would you perhaps have a dislocated spring??? or maybe it dislocated at one point and the insulator is missing now???

Thanks! I checked it all out. The truck is back on jack stands again for the third time this week.

I pulled all the wheels and looked, it all appears to be in shape.

The noise is very bothersome and does make it sound as though something major has just broke!

llesra · 05-18-2006, 02:36 PM

i have rubber isolators on top of my rear springs with cones and almost all the noise is gone. i dont even notice the spring reseating itself on the trail.

fvbrry · 05-18-2006, 03:16 PM

I was having something similar happening on my 2000 D2. One of the rear shocks was wore out and everytime the suspension would flex to a longer length I would hear a loud clank and I could feel it. I replaced the rear shocks with Pro Comp shocks and corrected the problem. May want to try that.

Muddy Oval · 05-18-2006, 03:17 PM

The rubber isolators work well- it's the nature of the beast when you do a longer travel suspension than stock. You can either put on retainers or listen to the noise. Keep in mind that a retainer on the bottom in the rear will cause it to unseat at the top- I found that a large industrial grade zip-tie solved that.

RoverChic · 05-18-2006, 06:11 PM

Thanks everyone! I just HATE this noise, it scares people! LOL!

Steve- Can I call you tomorrow...Do you carry what I need? RC

Muddy Oval · 05-18-2006, 07:55 PM

I'm out of the rubber thingies- but if you want some springs and shocks that are matched length I can sure help you out.

I'll be getting a buttload of rubber isolators in my next container from the U.K. but the manufacturer was out of stock for this month's shipment.

Disco Mike · 05-19-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RoverChic

Thanks everyone! I just HATE this noise, it scares people! LOL!

Steve- Can I call you tomorrow...Do you carry what I need? RC

Is the noise coming from the front, if so check to make sure that the bottom part of the coil rotated into it's little notch, if not you can get some movement.
By the way, I used some of Rovers spacers for a little extra height adjustment and they worked really well.
Mike

RoverChic · 05-19-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Is the noise coming from the front, if so check to make sure that the bottom part of the coil rotated into it's little notch, if not you can get some movement.
By the way, I used some of Rovers spacers for a little extra height adjustment and they worked really well.
Mike

Yes someone mentioned those Rover Spacers to me. So do I need 2 for each spring (top and bottom)? Or just one for each spring? Thank you so much for the advice Mike, Steve, and everyone else!

Disco Mike · 05-20-2006, 07:44 AM

You can use one top and or one bottom depending on your needs. Each will give you a 1/2" in lift and of course stop any spring noise while wheeling.
Some people us them to adjust the height balance across the front of a truck and may only use one on one side a two on the other, what ever, they work well.
John Lee at http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ has them in stock.
Take care,
Mike

05-18-2006, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
RoverChic Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 778 Gallery: 0	Spacer, Rubber Isolator....Or what? OK I have some MAJOR spring movement on my 2001 Disco D2! While wheeling, or any type flexing for that matter I can hear a loud clank in addition to feeling it through the truck floor-board as the springs move back into place. It is so loud that many can hear it a few trucks back on the trail. I have heard a few mentions of rubber isolators from Land Rover. What else can I do to resolve this issue? Thanks! RC __________________ 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE Rimini Red 2001 D2 CDL 1998 D1 ('Henry' Sold 05/05 Bought Back 01/06 Retired) 1988 RRC SWB ('Silver Bullet' Retired 05/98)

05-18-2006, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	You can also use spring retainers but you might lose some of your flex. I am assuming you are using the cones to keep your springs going back into place. Yes, the rubber isolators will cut down on some of the noise but not all of it. I have heard the noise springs make like you described and everytime I hear it I wonder if something is breaking! Good luck. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	i have rubber isolators on top of my rear springs with cones and almost all the noise is gone. i dont even notice the spring reseating itself on the trail. __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

05-18-2006, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	The rubber isolators work well- it's the nature of the beast when you do a longer travel suspension than stock. You can either put on retainers or listen to the noise. Keep in mind that a retainer on the bottom in the rear will cause it to unseat at the top- I found that a large industrial grade zip-tie solved that. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

05-18-2006, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
RoverChic Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 778 Gallery: 0	Thanks everyone! I just HATE this noise, it scares people! LOL! Steve- Can I call you tomorrow...Do you carry what I need? RC __________________ 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE Rimini Red 2001 D2 CDL 1998 D1 ('Henry' Sold 05/05 Bought Back 01/06 Retired) 1988 RRC SWB ('Silver Bullet' Retired 05/98)

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05-18-2006, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
6cuda6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 299 Gallery: 0	would you perhaps have a dislocated spring??? or maybe it dislocated at one point and the insulator is missing now???

05-18-2006, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
fvbrry Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 66 Gallery: 0	I was having something similar happening on my 2000 D2. One of the rear shocks was wore out and everytime the suspension would flex to a longer length I would hear a loud clank and I could feel it. I replaced the rear shocks with Pro Comp shocks and corrected the problem. May want to try that.

05-18-2006, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	I'm out of the rubber thingies- but if you want some springs and shocks that are matched length I can sure help you out. I'll be getting a buttload of rubber isolators in my next container from the U.K. but the manufacturer was out of stock for this month's shipment. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

05-20-2006, 07:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	You can use one top and or one bottom depending on your needs. Each will give you a 1/2" in lift and of course stop any spring noise while wheeling. Some people us them to adjust the height balance across the front of a truck and may only use one on one side a two on the other, what ever, they work well. John Lee at http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ has them in stock. Take care, Mike

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