Question about Springs

[keptin]

Originally Posted by roverX

Take the same Disco with matched springs and there will be no lean to it.

Also some springs, like OME, have progressive spring rates. So they can accomodate for different weights on different sides of the vehicle...at least while driving.

[Rovin4life]

Is it me or did the previous installer install side to side instead of front to back. With the small ones on the pass side instead of the front.

[Disco Mike]

So one way you can balance out the front suspension would be to use one or two of Rovers Insulators, each one will add nearly 1/2". and are designed just for this purpose.
Go look at Expedition Exchange for these under Rover parts.
http://www.seafoamsales.com/
Mike

[Discodude19]

I went with Big Blues from DAP and couldn't be happier. But if you go down to Pikes Peak Rovers get some OME springs. I would be willing to put them on for you that way you don't have to pay for the install. Good Luck!

[montanablur]

Here is a Disco with well used matched springs... Which way does it lean?

[-MOSES-]

Its common for a disco to have a smaller spring on the passenger side front . My 99 had this same Disco lean . I don't know why but this is common and not on all trucks for some reason but I run into 2 out of 5 D1's with the same funky spring ??who knows?? I went with OME 751's up front and I think 762's in the back and it rides better than stock and about 3 inches of lift with tires ! Theres my pennies ! oh if your in Co. Springs , Call Eric at Pikes Peak Rovers there great guys --- http://pikespeakrovers.com/index.php

[roverX]

Originally Posted by montanablur

Here is a Disco with well used matched springs... Which way does it lean?

1 - The ground is not even.
2 - Ho loads the shit out of his truck so how do you know the truck is loaded evenly.

[montanablur]

Ok, I will give you that HO loads the shit out of his truck, I will also note that HO is not a small man. Ho knowing this would probably load his truck evenly, although looking through the rear window it doesn't look like there is a ton of gear in there. Although, it is possible he has a couple cans of water or fuel in there.

In this photo with an H2 next to it the H2 looks quite level compared to the D1.

Matched springs are a hoax causing a Disco 1 to lean towards the drivers side.

[roverX]

Originally Posted by montanablur

Ok, I will give you that HO loads the shit out of his truck, I will also note that HO is not a small man. Ho knowing this would probably load his truck evenly, although looking through the rear window it doesn't look like there is a ton of gear in there. Although, it is possible he has a couple cans of water or fuel in there.

In this photo with an H2 next to it the H2 looks quite level compared to the D1.

Matched springs are a hoax causing a Disco 1 to lean towards the drivers side.

I can see we are not going to agree on this topic but that's OK. I have been around enough rovers to believe what I believe.

[montanablur]

Cheers Rover X!

[roverX]

Originally Posted by montanablur

Cheers Rover X!

[disco12]

my disco leans toward the passenger side that why I'm getting OME HD springs.
Damn Discos got big asses

[roverX]

Originally Posted by disco12

my disco leans toward the passenger side that why I'm getting OME springs. Discos got big asses man

I see you have stock tires...I have a shitload of stock tires in my garage if you want them....see the "Free tires" thread on www.lrrforums.com if you want them.

[Muddy Oval]

The old "carefully matched spring" hoax... It's all BS.
Put matched, meaning identical, springs L and R and it'll sit level. Some Discos lean because of all kinds of strange reasons- I've seen binding bushings, worn bushings, bent anti-roll bars... There is no L and R spring anymore- same for series trucks too.

[roverX]

Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

Put matched, meaning identical, springs L and R and it'll sit level.

That is exactly my point. Stock springs do not have the same load rating per each side. Neither do OME springs unless you ask for them to be "matched" - as in identical load ratings.

If you were to replace the original springs with stock springs, you will get a slight lean to compensate for driver's weight and so forth. So, empty - without load - the Disco will slightly lean becoming more noticeable as they tire. With load, it will look even.

I currently have OME springs and they are not matched - my Disco leans to one side - and the springs are not tired - and yes, they are installed correctly. Knowing what I know now...I will go with identical load bearing springs from BB or RTE next time.