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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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I've decided it's time for a new set of springs as the rear is no longer sitting level from side to side. In doing some searches, it seems the best avenue is to throw a set of 2" after market springs from either OME or Terrafirma. Now in reading, I see the opinion between which is better is pretty much split so, its all about price I guess. However, what I'm not finding a whole lot of information on is whether the larger investment of "reclocked" radius arms are required front & rear to avoid any drivability issues. My driving habits are lots of miles (over 100 a day) on country roads & highways with occasional minor off road use. Any advice?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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You shouldn't need to change anything for that 2" lift.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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No need for all that
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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I have the 2" one HD set and all I did is remove the front swaybar, have driven back and forth from n.j. to VA, only thing is the vehicle is top heavy so I do notice little more sway on highway, definitely would not go with Med or light springs they would probly make the sway worse for onroad imo
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Remember

OME Med = TF Light
OME HD = TF Med
OME Extra HD = TF HD

TF HD will be very firm, harsh, and articulate less, but it will sway less on-road. Pick your compromise.

Air suspension and sway disconnects allow you to have it all, but the compromise then becomes complexity.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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3" lift, no sways, 33" MTs, stock radius arms....70mph all day! I have a plan in the works to cut, bend, and plate some spare radius arms I have to bring my pinion back about 3-4* and reduce frame end bushing bind but it drives OK on stockers.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by EricTyrrell
Remember

OME Med = TF Light
OME HD = TF Med
OME Extra HD = TF HD

TF HD will be very firm, harsh, and articulate less, but it will sway less on-road. Pick your compromise.

Air suspension and sway disconnects allow you to have it all, but the compromise then becomes complexity.
My TF MD were pretty nice. Def on the firm side. Didn't notice a huge difference when I went to RTE HD springs.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Agreed, TF MD rides pretty harsh, have yet to sag them even with a full truck
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Thanks for the input everyone!! Guess I'll forego the radius arms at this time & spend that cash somewhere else on the Discovery
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wrongway1
Thanks for the input everyone!! Guess I'll forego the radius arms at this time & spend that cash somewhere else on the Discovery
Diff gaurds and recovery points.
 
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