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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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My 95 Disco appears to be slumped in the front-right area when parked on a flat, or any other surface. New 2" Terrafirma springs/shocks all around and as far as I can tell front shock towers are not degraded in any way, haven't been able to get under it to inspect springs/shocks thoroughly but on quick inspection couldn't see anything obviously wrong. Any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Not a lot of action on this thread...British 4x4 parts who sold me the kit seem to think a faulty spring is likely, really? What would cause a spring to fail?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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You know the TF springs are handed, right? Maybe you have the driver side installed on the passenger side and the other way around? They should be marked PS or DS if I recall correctly.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Thanks FishEH, yeah, I know that they are left/right side specific. Install was done at my local shop and I did tell them but....well, you know. I'll look for markings when I next get under it. Failing that, think I'm still within the 1-year warranty period so if something has failed at least it can be replaced.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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I have the same set and did see the markings Fish said, mine is looking fine.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Have you measured? Measure from the centercap up to the lowest edge of the fender. See what the difference is.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Finally getting back to this. Had it up on the lift and after some poking around found a faint printed D/S on the driver side spring - so I assume they were installed correctly. I got a different measurement on each wheel when on flat ground...So, safe to assume the spring might be buggered?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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dumb question but....is the air pressure in the tires equal? are they they same size/brand of tire?

Sorry if I insult, it had to be asked.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Mine is like this too. Front right sags down and i checked tire pressures... all same slumps down if i recall like half an in on right side vs left.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Oh, that handed thing is important. Told my mechanic about it & he didn't believe me. It was everything but level. They are front/rear & side (little tiny, hard to see D & P printing). Once on the right wheels, it set perfect.
 
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