Hi folks,

This topic has been brought up before, but I haven't seen a definitive solution (or I missed it).

I had a passenger-side lean on my 97 D1 with original, worn springs. I replaced them with 2" OME HD springs and still had the lean. After a year, and some settling, it's still there.

My question:

Is it advisable, safe, etc. to install 1" spacers on the lower side to level it out?


Thanks!

- Chris

 

How much of a lean do you have? Did you install the proper front spring on the drivers side?
Yes, depending on how much correction is needed a spacer can be used.

 

About an inch of lean. The proper "handed" springs were installed on the right corners. I think it must be a quirk of mine so perhaps a spacer(s) would fix it.

 

I have the same issue. I chalk it up to it being a quirky Land Rover. I use a 9/16" spacer under the Passenger Rear spring. Gets it close enough to not **** me off every time I look at it.

 

Same issue...oddly my last Disco didn't have that issue, using OME springs. This Disco, I have the lean issue, before and after new spring install.

 

What spacer?

 

DIY spacers out of 4" round aluminum from onlinemetals.com
Super cheap, just need to drill two holes for the bolts for the rear.

 

I read once that the lean was to counter the British roads so depending where it was made it could be engineered in. I can't remember where I read this however.

 

I reviewed the RAVE and looked over the suspension. The only thing I can think of is the spring isolator, which could be the culprit.

Since I am going to slap back on my rear sway, I am going to attempt to swap the isolators right to left and versa....

BTW...from our long drive yesterday, the medium springs seem to sag too much FULLY loaded. All seven seats taken, rear passengers total about 450lbs, and the rack had about 80lb of "stuff". I believe that a set of HD progressive rear springs should fix that.

 

That rubber spring isolator is only about 3/8" thick. I doubt that's the problem because they're the same thickness regardless of size.