Hi guys & gals,

I have a dilemma. I need to replace 1 broken coil spring on my 2002 Discovery II and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a reasonable replacement? I had the front 2 replaced with standard coil springs five years ago and I still have a rear spring broken.

Atlantic British has 4 new coil springs available for $279 but I don't really need four. There is a set of new Old Man EMUs for sale on ebay for $170, medium grade (?), which will be an inch and a half higher (most likely) than the front springs. Don't know if this will be an issue?

Any suggestions? I don't go offroad much, don't need anything fancy, I just want to be safe on the pavement.

Many thanks,

Christina

 

i have MD OME and i didn't get that type of lift, maybe 1''

 

Thanks drowssap - I probably could handle 1". I tote around a lot of heavy stuff so it probably wouldn't matter.

I was thinking of obtaining a used coil spring but I don't know how that would work and it may lead me back to the same problem I'm in now.

 

probably best to bite the bullet and do it once

 

If you decide you want to go the used route... I can sell you one or two rear springs. $5 a piece(basically a service charge to cover packing) and the shipping cost.

But, if you can afford it you should bite the bullet and buy 4 brand new springs. You will be amazed at the ride difference. Of course shocks on top of that would be a big upgrade.

 

Thanks guys,

I ended up ordering the OME - hoping they may arrive by Monday but if I have to put off the fix until Wednesday, it will be worth it.

And I appreciate the offer Abran, I probably would have jumped on it yesterday, BUT can see what you're saying regarding going all new. It makes sense.

Calling around now about shocks

 

Glad I waited! Good work. Some things make sense to buy used, others not as much. Good luck.

 

Can you use the OME springs with stock shocks? Don't think that will work as they'll be over extended. As far as I know, you need the longer OME shocks to properly work with the springs. Otherwise a new set of OEM springs would be the preferred option. Kind of curious how to break a spring BTW.

 

I'm going with it. I bought these:

ARB 2781 Pair of Old Man Emu Rear Coil Springs for 98 04 Land Rover Discovery II | eBay

and it states this:

Old Man Emu (OME) designs a range of coil springs individually tailored to each vehicle make and model, and that vehicle's load carrying capacity.

OME coil springs generally provide a 1/2 to 3 inch suspension lift, depending on the model, but they are not actually designed around achieving a particular lift height. They are designed around providing ideal handling and control for the vehicle and the particular load you're carrying. The lift height is more of a side effect than an aim and we choose to do this so that you can have the safest and most controlled handling combined with the most comfortable ride. OME coils are the ideal way to handle all of the additional weight you pack into your vehicle when heading out for your next adventure.

Further fine tuning for your vehicle suspension system can be achieved when the springs are matched to a corresponding set of Old Man Emu shock absorbers, delivering a fully integrated system, designed specifically to suit your vehicle. A four-wheel drive equipped with an OME Suspension combination will exhibit better towing and load carrying characteristics, improved wheel travel, and will ride and handle better over any road or trail surface.

Product Features:

● Springs are formed on precision mandrels
● Scragging before and after shot peening to prevent sagging
● Constant and variable rate coils available for multiple applications
● Coil spring end configurations designed to exact specifications guaranteeing perfect fit to your vehicle
● Durable powder coat finish
● Easy installation. Can directly replace the OE components, no custom installation required
● Sold in pairs

Specifications:
Medium Load
1.5" Lift

As for the springs, I'd kind of like to know the same thing. I'm the second owner of this Land Rover, never take it offroad (aside from the occasional 2 track to family cottage), etc. and this is the THIRD coil spring I've had break.

 

In your ownership have you ever swapped the shocks?

If not the chances are the worn shocks are letting the springs get a helluva beating, leading to the repeated failing.

I definitely wouldn't replace just the springs this time, due to one having broken, as I would suspect bad shocks were the reason.