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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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I'm thinking I'm going to replace my springs, but I don't want a lift, and I want to maintain the stock ride.

So, any recommendations for the cheapest springs that will maintain the stock ride and height?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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It just depends on what you consider a "lift". As it is now, your stock springs are sagging and not stock height. So you probably won't maintain whatever you have now, but will get some "lift" with new springs.

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Spring Kit Front/Rear Coil - Land Rover kits from Atlantic British

For a little more you can get new shocks as well with this set
Land Rover Performance Shock And Spring Kit (Part # 8573) | Land Rover Discovery Car Parts

But those do add a small "lift".
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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check AB close out / discontinued section I just put a set of OME LD springs in the front of my truck and it only raised it 3/4" over stock. I think I paid $65 for the set because they were being discontinued
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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drowssap, Did the new springs give you any noticeable difference in the ride or the handling? Also, I checked out the AB site. You paid $65 for each spring, not for both, right?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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That's good advice to watch closeouts. I've have to start checking regularly.

I must admit I'm a bit hesitant to order from AB because they have spammed me so heavily since I ordered brake pads from them. I was getting daily emails (til I unsubscribed) and now actual mail. I find it kind of irritating when sellers assault me after I buy from them. A mailer every couple of months, or an email a week is about what I can tolerate. Daily emails is excessive.

I'm a bit surprised no one has pointed to some aftermarket Rover site that has cheap springs. That's what I expected.
 

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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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drowssap, could you also give us an update on what the measurement is from the center of the front hub to the bottom of the fender opening?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dr. mordo
That's good advice to watch closeouts. I've have to start checking regularly.

I must admit I'm a bit hesitant to order from AB because they have spammed me so heavily since I ordered brake pads from them. I was getting daily emails (til I unsubscribed) and now actual mail. I find it kind of irritating when sellers assault me after I buy from them. A mailer every couple of months, or an email a week is about what I can tolerate. Daily emails is excessive.

I'm a bit surprised no one has pointed to some aftermarket Rover site that has cheap springs. That's what I expected.
If you're just looking for stock replacements, but aftermarket, I can get you a pretty good deal. PM me if you're interested.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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briancbev I got the pair on some super one weekend close out even at 110 a pair I would go for them. The truck ride much better and smother so I guess my stock spring were pretty worn.
Big Jim Swade I think it was 20. or 20.5 inches
 
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