freeagent Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 The disco is going to need some new shocks soon... I use it for work everyday, and put a rooftent on it, so lifting it isn't realy an option (and i've not seen any springs apart from OME that i'd spend my money on) But i would like to make a few little changes to improve its on, and off road handling... i'm going to get some uprated shocks (pro-comp are looking favorite, due to price, performance and lifetime guarantee) can i fit +2" shocks and still use standard springs, or will the shock bottom out when the spring is under full compression? i don't want to fit longer bumpstops, as this will reduce my bump travel, but thought i might get a little more droop travel from longer shocks...? any ideas...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9OSV Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Quite simply Yes But you will need rear spring retainer plates and cones Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 i have some def +2" Procomps available soon, been fitted for about 3k miles if your interested, they will fit disco 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 James, I might be interested, but bearing in mind that Paddocks do new ones for £30 each, i'm not going to want to pay the earth for them.. send me a PM when you have them up for grabs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 have replied to your PM james... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Quite simplyYes But you will need rear spring retainer plates and cones Jim Jim, thanks for your reply.. My disco has those black rubber spring isolators above the springs (fitted as standard) if i fit rear cones, how do i get on with the isolators? and what are spring retainer plates? are they the flat strip of metal that clamps the spring to the axle cup? cheers Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 The isolators will still fit, just will push up into cone/relocation device if fitted on to top and stay there. Alternatively you can go for chassis mounted relocation device like the QT ones and you can leave the top of your spring alone. The retaining plate is there to hold the spring in place and on the rear is a rectangular piece of metal. Sometimes comes with relocation device as a kit or sold separately. Easily available from the likes of Paddocks etc. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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