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« on: April 04, 2007, 20:02:16 »
May sound like a stupid question but there are some +2inch procomp springs for a 90 on ebay and was wondering if they would fit a range rover?
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« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 20:12:09 »
dont think they would be rated for the extra weight of the RR, but could be wrong

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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2007, 20:15:44 »
o ok, anyone else got any ideas?
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2007, 21:27:31 »
up untill about 2 weeks ago i had rangie springs on my 90 so to be fair if they are cheap give them a punt
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2007, 21:32:38 »
well im on scorpion heavy dutys at the moment and the springs im looking at are +2 inch procomp 90 ones, will these make any difference?
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« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2007, 12:51:18 »
TBH I don't think it something you'll get a definite answer on, so if they are cheap give it a go, if they are useless sell them on.

You could try looking for technical specs on LR springs and compare spring rates/free lengths etc but it can get confusing.

At least from a 90 they will fit.
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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2007, 18:45:52 »
i would imagine they will be to soft as the range rover is much heavier than a defender, but who knows!
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« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2007, 19:31:59 »
I thought standard range rover springs were softer than standard 90 springs (partly becuase of the self leveling strut). One of the reasons they are excellent offroad. Might be wrong though

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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2007, 00:21:08 »
First post so apologies for any errors,

try this link for information on LR coil springs http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/springinfo.html

it doesn't list Pro Comps, but does give info on OE spring rates and lengths.

Looking at the OE info, D90 springs are shorter but harder than RR.

Things to consider, a shorter spring will lower the ride height if the rate is the same. A softer spring will compress more than a harder spring for the same load, again lowering the ride height. A long soft spring will compress more when the vehicle is fully laden, if you want to carry heavy loads then the D90 springs may help to prevent the rear sagging. But shorter harder springs will probably limit suspension travel off road. 2" lift springs from a D90 on a RR will pobably give some lift, but will also probably make the suspension stiffer and the ride harder.
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