TheRecklessEngineer Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Britpart heavy duty springs Anyone used these? Any good? I'm after a firmer ride than the standard springs...it may have been my tired springs, but it was like driving a trifle. So worth going for the HD ones, or shall I go for a fresh set of standard ones. I'm intending on keeping the ES9000 shocks which should firm the standard ones a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 James, might be worth looking at the bushes as the culprit rather than the springs. This makes disco's wallow alot. The poly bushes will 'firm it' up, and i assume you are not mud plugging the disco yet, so they ought to be ok for a general road based truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I put Land Rover HD springs (police spec) on the RR for a similar price, heard mixed comments about the cheapo Britpart ones, and frankly I'm a bit dubious about Britpart quality in general. Paul may have a point though, bushes could be shagged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'd go for genuine if you're keeping the vehicle pretty standard. Britpart HD springs are supposed to not be too clever for your fillings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 I probably ought to expand a little more: Went for a 2" lift (BM springs), pro comp ES9000's and polybushes all round last year to try and cure the trifle problem. The difference in the ride was awesome...much firmer and didn't make me seasick! Was never really happy with the +2, but it drove much better and I really couldn't be arsed to swap the springs back to standard again. Getting fed up with the +2 now...it may be the source of a number of problems, so figured I would drop it back to standard and see what happens. I would like to preserve the quite firm ride that I currently have...just wondering really if putting standard springs back on will convert it back into a pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Britpart HD springs are supposed to not be too clever for your fillings.... I'll second that. I went for the HD springs and their shocks to match. It still rolls in the corners at speed (well I have taken the anti-roll bars off!), but on the rough it can be a bit jarring. That said, the axles articulate enough to warrant dislocation cones on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hmmm...standard ones it is then I think. Thanks chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hmmm...standard ones it is then I think. Thanks chaps. If you want a standard height but a good, firm ride have a look at the police spec springs. Think somebody already mentioned them, but bang for buck, you can't go wrong. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojmz Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 are there any police spec discovery specific springs? they used the discovery didnt they? just ive heard putting the police spec rangy springs on which are red and white isnt it?? and cost a whole 9 quid a corner raises the front and not the back or something? so good if you have a winch, not so good if you dont anyone shed any light on this?? im about due some shocks and springs jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I have red/white police spec rangy springs on the front of my Disco (no winch) and I would say the front is about 2.5" higher than standard. I have britpart yellow +2" springs on the back which combined with the rubber isolation rings and turning the lower spring mount over (for the x-springs) matches quite nicely. I believe Mark on here has red/whites all round on his Disco and has had to fit spacers on the rear to level his up and still finds the rear springs a touch soft. HTH Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 there are police spec rear disco springs, they are no longer than standard, just stiffer... i just ordered some yesterday from island 4x4.... genuine parts £18 each.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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