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Offline muddy eveitt

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2" spring on a 90
« on: June 02, 2008, 00:00:51 »
hi all i want to put new springs on my 90 im lookin a a 2" set will i need to put 2" shocks on as well or will standed ones be ok ?                                         

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Re: 2" spring on a 90
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2008, 09:37:47 »
Would be better with +2" dampers, as it will allow you to use the spring to it's full travel capacity.

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Re: 2" spring on a 90
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2008, 20:02:57 »
if you put +2" springs and shocks on then yopu might need +2" brakelines / larger bump stops/ dislocation cones etc. theres a lot to consider before changing the springs. i changed all these and ive still got a problem with the front prop rumbling because i need an adjustable panhard rod. [-o<

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Re: 2" spring on a 90
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2008, 18:51:05 »
I cant see how having a standard panhard rod would make your propshaft grumble!
Surley the panhard rod wont affect the ujs enough to make a noise, i think u just have worn ujs
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Re: 2" spring on a 90
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2008, 22:20:59 »
you don't need to change dampers with springs, I ran a range rover with lift springs and standrad length dampers and it was fine for rectreational off roading. To get the best out of standard dampers with lift springs then it would be best to lower the top damper mounts and bump stops accordingly. You don't necisserily need longer brake flexible lines, again like the damper mounts you could just extend the ridgid brake pipes.

The second range rover I lifted I just fitted new springs to start with untill I made my mind up on just what dampers to use.

If you do want to extend the dampers as well then you can do so by more than just +2". I'm currently running +5" dampers with about a 1" lift which works very well off road and the total cost is not appreciably more than for the equiverlant +2" dampers.
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Re: 2" spring on a 90
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2008, 08:46:18 »
if you put +2" springs and shocks on then yopu might need +2" brakelines / larger bump stops/ dislocation cones etc. theres a lot to consider before changing the springs. i changed all these and ive still got a problem with the front prop rumbling because i need an adjustable panhard rod. [-o<
Who told you that?

Your prop is rumbling as a result of your lift. It's increased the angle between the prop ends on axle and transfer box. If you've fitted castor corrector bushes or radius arms this will have made the problem worse.

You'll need a Double Cardan prop to remove the vibrations. Make sure it's a greaseable one not a Disco II one as it will cost you more in the long term. I'd also get it made with HD wide angle UJ's too.

Steve

 






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