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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Default OME 751 Front / 762 rears Advice

I've just installed new springs and shocks in my 2000 Disco. OME 751 in the front (to support RTE bumper and Superwinch) and 762's in the rear. Prior to the installation, I was using 2 inch spacers in the front and rear to allow larger 265-75-16 Mud Terrains. I have used 1 isolator at the top of each shock tower front and rear.
I have noticed that the rear of the car is slightly lower then it was with the 2 inch spacers and stock warn out springs. Car looks higher in the front even with the added weight of the winch and bumper.
Should I put 1 inch spacers in the rear to even it out or exchange the rear springs for 763 (extra heavy duty ...adds about another inch). Installing the spacers would be much easier.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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I am currently running the same set up after finally removing my SLS, mine is about 1/4" lower in the rear.
If you can, give it time and see how the coils settle in before making any change.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Mike..

why did you dump the sls?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Fatherslot
Mike..

why did you dump the sls?
Yes, very interesting..........WHY?

Mike's usually the first one to post the "fix your SLS instead of converting it"..... I still like my SLS.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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With Mikes setup he forgot to mention that he used a d1 spring perch which gives an extra 3/4 inch in height. I currently have the 751 & 762 and I will definately be putting on some spacers. I have had the lift for a few months and the rear is over an 1 inch lower.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Sure would like to see a pic of what it looks like.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Scroll down to "Which springs should I fit". https://www.expeditionexchange.com/ome/indexsprings.php The DII they discuss (Ho's) chose 763 rear springs. Seems to me if you load up the rear with gear you'll be sagging even more. I would be inclined to replace with the 763s. But that's just me. If you wait you may not be able to return them...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by malmberg
With Mikes setup he forgot to mention that he used a d1 spring perch which gives an extra 3/4 inch in height. I currently have the 751 & 762 and I will definately be putting on some spacers. I have had the lift for a few months and the rear is over an 1 inch lower.
I am glad you mentioned that, I forgot to. You can tell I am still getting used to the change.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Couple Questions:

1. When you guys bought your springs did you go with either DS or PS all around as suggested by EE for discos, or did you follow OME recommendation and use PS and DS for each side respectively. I'm just asking for when I do mine. I guess I would go with what Expedition Exchange recommends for discos and use only DS or PS all around.

2. Is this rear sag issue strictly a DII thing or should I be wary of this when I do mine (DI). I was originally thinking the 751/762 combo too but am now having second thoughts. I'm choosing 751 because I will also be adding an ARB bumper, however I doubt I would ever have more than 200lbs of cargo in the rear.

Perhaps the 762 and 1" spacers is the way to go in the rear to fix the sag...
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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I know that Jon, E.E. will when possible, sell matched sets of coils. My front were installed by placing "A" on the drivers side and "B" on the passengers side.
As for the sagging, an old SLS issue that cab show up only on D2's.
Here is a picture of my truck with the SLS, it now sets apx. 1/4" lower in the rear without isolator rings but mounted on D1 coil mounts.
 
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