yeah... I noticed that later. I got to this thread originally by googling "Discovery 2 Rear Sway Bar Disconects" and ended up in te D1 section unaware. I know some of the people in this section have both, so I was hoping someone would be able to answer. I'll try again from scratch on the "other side" ... thanks.

 

thanks Jake. I am very familiar with that article and have almost the identical setup in the front except with SlickRock QD's made for the Disco 2. I am trying to find a solution for the rear.

 

I hope I don't get chastised for reviving an old thread, but I'm curious, do you need limiting straps and/or spring retainers + cones? I've heard people say they damaged shock mounts because the limiting factor is the shock.

edit: I have a D2 and found this thread with the related scroll feature, however I think the question about the shock limiting trace applies to both models.

 

To answer your question I would recommend rear spring retainers if you have a lift and no sway bars. It will keep the coil spring from falling out on full articulation. My 97 XD has no sway bars F/R and I have a 3inch lift on it. At full flex the coils unseat and without spring retainers the coils would fall out and jam between the tire, and the coil perch/mount.

 

I have a D1 with 2" lift and 265/75r16 tires. I have disconnecting sway bars (if anyone is interested in how I did them, you can check out my build thread I think I have some pics of them). I have rear spring retainers, as well as adjusted bump stops. I will be adding limit straps this winter to prevent any springs from popping out on the trail, because even with the bumpstops at the correct height at full flex I have gotten the springs loose before.