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Old 04-01-2014, 11:57 PM
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Default SLS spacers ( lifting my discovery )

RTE-Fab has spacers ( 2 in ) that go under the stock air shocks in the rear of my discovery and and under the front coils all for about $225.
My question is first of all after technically lifting the coils the two inches will I also need to by two inch lift shocks to even it out?
Also after these are installed I plan to install a new steering damper and wheel spacers to stabilize it a bit.
lastly has anyone ever heard of these spacers or have any experience with them? Are they safe?
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 01:16 AM
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A new steering dampener is fine but the wheel spacers aren't needed.

The spacer lift for the rear air bags is a tried and tested mod and is safe. I would upgrade the shocks all the way around. I'm assuming your doing a 2" lift on the front as well. TerraFirma has been a good shock for me so far and are available to fit most budgets.

Lucky8 has the spacer kits as well but his appear to be a bit cheaper at $143.00 plus shipping.

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Old 04-02-2014, 07:17 AM
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and under the front coils all for about $225.

you do not want coil spring spacers, that is just asking for trouble
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 08:41 AM
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and under the front coils all for about $225.

you do not want coil spring spacers, that is just asking for trouble
so what your saying is to only buy the spacers for the rear? And then buy 2 inch lift springs for the front to even it out? What damage would the spacers do in the front?
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 09:26 AM
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The front coils could be worn out and sagging by now. I would replace them with 2" lift springs if I was doing it.

They won't do any damage to the truck to use the spacers on the front but the handling could be shoddy if the springs are worn out.
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 12:38 PM
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what he said
 
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