Installing terrafirma big bore

[timmy!!!!!!!]

Just trying to get a benchmark for comparison. You have a pretty stiff spring setup already. What shocks were you running before the Terrafirmas?

I was running some worn out Fox shocks. It actually rides comparably similar to a friend of mine with a RTE 3in. lift with new fox shocks on an 04 disco now.

 

[Hannibal Wolf]

Ha! I don't even remember the last time I rode in a stock Land Rover. My rover has OME rear springs and SafariGard front progressive springs that give a total of 3inches of lift. The shocks do their job for the roads in New Orleans.



How heavy was your 110?

I don't have an exact weight, but it's a tdi, full armor (skids, sliders, bumper), winch, NAS cage, tool drawer in the back, recovery tools, 35" spare tire, spare fuel, gear, etc. The springs I had at the time were M&M from the UK. I am now running TF HD springs front and rear with Fox remote reservoir shocks.

I was initially very happy with shock, but they just didn't last with my abuse.

 

[ColoDisco]

Really nice 110! I can see how you punish them. I will keep the fox's in mind if these fail.

 

[Ray_G]

I've been looking at those too. When you guys say they ride nice, how much rougher are they than stock on a scale of 1 to 10? Flex?

David

Oh man....stock. No idea how to compare it really since I can't recall a the truck in anything close to stock. I'd say if stock is 0 on your scale then these are like 2-3 (depending on springs they are paired with).
I have LR HD springs F&R, progressive coil in the back + rubber isolators top & bottom + the DII rubber shock tower setup on the front-so the right is cushy by all accounts with ok flex (springs had to be retained b/c the shocks will let them unseat).

We'll see how long they last; my truck is def not as heavy as my last build and not even close to Jonathan's.
r-
Ray

 

[David Harris]

Oh man....stock. No idea how to compare it really since I can't recall a the truck in anything close to stock. I'd say if stock is 0 on your scale then these are like 2-3 (depending on springs they are paired with).
I have LR HD springs F&R, progressive coil in the back + rubber isolators top & bottom + the DII rubber shock tower setup on the front-so the right is cushy by all accounts with ok flex (springs had to be retained b/c the shocks will let them unseat).

We'll see how long they last; my truck is def not as heavy as my last build and not even close to Jonathan's.
r-
Ray

I read you. The only aftermarket shocks I've used on any of my Rovers are Old Man Emu's. Those are noticeably stiffer than stock, on stock springs. Give good control though. I'm mainly interested in shocks for my Rangie. I like the nice, soft stock springs, and will limit the lift to spring isolators, as with yours. I had this on my old 96 Disco, and liked it with the 245R16 tires. When my stock shocks need replacing (probably now), I'd like to go with some that complement the soft stock springs. Was thinking of standard Bilsteins. . .

BTW: How do you like those LR HD springs? I've been interested in trying those too. . .

David

 

[Ray_G]

I read you. The only aftermarket shocks I've used on any of my Rovers are Old Man Emu's. Those are noticeably stiffer than stock, on stock springs. Give good control though. I'm mainly interested in shocks for my Rangie. I like the nice, soft stock springs, and will limit the lift to spring isolators, as with yours. I had this on my old 96 Disco, and liked it with the 245R16 tires. When my stock shocks need replacing (probably now), I'd like to go with some that complement the soft stock springs. Was thinking of standard Bilsteins. . .

BTW: How do you like those LR HD springs? I've been interested in trying those too. . .

David

I feel like the shocks are def softer than OME which I've used before on other Discos. The HD springs are nice, as you say, they give that softer but still capable feel and with the rubber all the way around its fairly muted. Ironically I'm running 235/85's right now as street tires (BFG ATs) and seriously considering going down to 245's to get just a little bump over stock ride height but more response with the 5 speed.

Basically if these shocks go I'd consider Bilsteins or maybe go big with Fox or what have you-but I think I'm keeping the LR HD springs on this build for awhile.
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Ray

 

[ColoDisco]

Well what no one stated is the upper rear shock bolts might break.

Luckily I have a amazing business partner who can weld so we beefed them up a bit. I only got the rear done today (late start) So she is a hot rod.
Finishing up tomorrow. Will have pics.

 

[ColoDisco]

All installed!

The ride is amazing!

 

[David Harris]

Your Disco looks great. Perfect stance. I'm definitely going to consider that set up. So how does the ride compare to stock? Are those 245R16s you're running?

David

 

[ColoDisco]

Stock felt like soft marshmallows. This is way more responsive, but not so much it would rattle your teeth. Tires are 245 75 16.

 

[Ray_G]

That looks very good...and def lends itself to me going down to 245/75's for my next set of street tires.

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

I am a firm believer that a 32in. tire needs to be regard on a disco. I have a 1.4 ratio transfer case with 255/85r16s and it is geared just about right for my disco.

 

[JeremyT101]

Did you just swap over the struts, or did you get new springs as well? What was your total lift after all was said and done? Have you ridden in a truck with the OME spring/strut set up to compare it? One more, I know that for those springs without like 100kg on the front the lift is said to be more then 2", so im assuming your truck went up like 3", did you get any driveline vibes at all? I know the driveshafts on the disco get out of balance with a lift more then 2".

Edit - DUH, just re-read the first post, both. Still the last questions remain.

 

[ColoDisco]

Funny you say that Jeremy, I did start to notice some driveline vibration this afternoon. I am still on rotoflex but not for long. Looks more like 5 inches but my stock suspension was seriously worn out. I would guess it is close to 3". Once I put on my custom bumpers it will probably end up around 2.5".

 

[PETER PETRAKIEV]

All installed!

The ride is amazing!

Well done, perfect posture there is.
Only as council, remove cups and extend off down stabilizer bar.
In greater articulation can to turn ball joint link arm.

.... look pictures below