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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Can anyone tell me how tall stock springs are? Front and rear for a 95 Discovery. Just want to compare with a set of fj80 springs before I start the swap. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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I just did the same swap about a month and a half ago. I'm sorry I do not remember the stock shock length. If you have any other questions I will surly help. I can tell you I gained around 2.5inches.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bcbp
I can tell you I gained around 2.5inches.




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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ValveCoverGasket



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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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My stock rears are about 15.25". Here is a pic compared to my 9.25 wrap fj80 coils. About a 5" difference. Gave me about a 2.25" lift. A little soft for my liking though. They are for sale if anyone is looking for an affordable lift.

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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how much you want for them? quick question with that lift will i have to have drivelines built?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Scharfire, my steering feels a bit more twitchy even with new ball joints, shocks and an alignment. It's not bad but is noticeable. Not sure if it's angles or the wacky spring combo. The ride is bouncier then before, again not too bad, I also have the stock bumpers.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Scharfire
how much you want for them? quick question with that lift will i have to have drivelines built?
50 plus shipping. I have some pics of them on the truck. May notice a slight difference but no drive line modifications are needed. PM me if your interested.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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I am very interested. However I need to get my wife interested as well. Also because they belong to a different make does it require any modification to install. I do has a full fan shop so it's mostly just knowing what I'm getting into. I also still have my sway bars in so it will help with body roll. I'm in the works of removing my rear and adding quick disconnect front.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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All you have to do is flip the lower spring seat and get some longer bolts for the retainers. Fj80s in the back and stock rover rears in the front.
 
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