Suspension rebuild time
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Winching
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From: San Mateo, CA
Just about to redo my shocks and springs. Staying with stock height. Does anyone know how much firmer the LR HD 7 seater springs are? And what spring should I use up front. My shocks are the Bilstein HD. Oh, and should I replace the front spring seats while I'm at it or re-use the OEM units? Thanks!
Are the genuine rear HS7 springs slightly firmer/rated for more weight than standard HS springs? On Rimmer Bros now about to place an order.
Decided to keep it all genuine LR and got all new bushings for everything under the truck and I'm having them pressed in - I'll do the install.
After all of this, hopefully good for another 200K!
Rock Crawling
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From: Upstate South Carolina
In my experience with Rimmer Brothers they want to know the color coding on your springs for direct replacement. Like you, I wanted the OEM SE7 springs but Rimmer was not helpful. I ended up buying the AB springs that work for all trucks. My guess is that they are stiffer to accommodate the 7 seat variants. Installed with the Bilstein HD shocks, I like the set up as I don't need a lift for my use.
Mudding
Joined: Jun 2020
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From: Los Angeles
If you check the parts manual you can figure out the color coding/part numbers for the LR Springs and order them.
Parts Manual Link Here
I have a factory winch so I was able to figure out what the part number for the HD front springs is.
I ordered everything from LRDirect.com and got everything for good prices with fast shipping.
Parts Manual Link Here
I have a factory winch so I was able to figure out what the part number for the HD front springs is.
I ordered everything from LRDirect.com and got everything for good prices with fast shipping.
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Winching
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In my experience with Rimmer Brothers they want to know the color coding on your springs for direct replacement. Like you, I wanted the OEM SE7 springs but Rimmer was not helpful. I ended up buying the AB springs that work for all trucks. My guess is that they are stiffer to accommodate the 7 seat variants. Installed with the Bilstein HD shocks, I like the set up as I don't need a lift for my use.
Mudding
Joined: Jun 2020
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From: Los Angeles
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RKB000330
Shows the colors too.
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