Heavy duty springs on 100 series

I also have a TD 100 series, fitted with 182l tank, Kaymar bar and twin wheel carriers. I had OME 866 springr in the rear when I bought it a few months ago - they were medium load (200kg constant) but were 10 mm shorter than the original standard springs. My ride height with full tanks but no other load was 750mm measured from bottom of rim to wheel arch thru the centre of the axle.

I had new torsion bars fitted, which lifted the front about 60mm, and then had people flashing their lights at me too! Can't have this, so did I adjust the lights? No way! Back in to get OME heavy duty load (400kg constant ) 864 springs. Rear ride height with full tank is now 820mm, and can increase to 840mm if I want using the polyairs.

With regards to ride and handling - slightly firmer, but my wife hasn't noticed any difference - other than the kids now having a bit more difficulty climbing in & out.

I would recommend the OME, but can't comment on the Kings.

Hi Croozer,
Just finished doing mine recently, same size tank and King springs. I put extra heavy in the rear and heavy in the front as I have an alloy bar and don't have a winch. Mine had sagged a bit before so the 2" lift, which is what they claimed, resulted in 5" front and 3" rear. From memory, the rear now sits at 1000mm to the top of the arch. I do have a drawer system and a 50 litre water tank in the back.

It looks high, but the ride is excellent. It will probably "settle" a bit as time goes by. Perhaps a tad more body roll than before, but certainly nothing to worry about. I then put 150 litres of fuel in the rear tank and she only came down 10mm. I did have to put in offset castor bushes as the resulting camber after raising it was -0.5 degrees (should be about +3 degrees). Without fixing the castor angles, the steering was extremely "twitchy" but is back to normal now.

All up, very happy with the King springs. Certainly not harsh, even when fully unloaded.

Cheers
Gerry

Stu
pretty sure the rear ones u quote are ones i have. with car fully loaded etc am looking at maybe air bags as well.
strongarm rear bar and twin wheel carrier but only have one wheel on back and also jerry can holder coming off that wheel.
false floor with cple shelves,rear cage,73l auto fridge ,recovery gear ie drag chain,shackles,straps etc,chainsaw,grog,water etc,steel roofrack-arb
when loaded sits a little over standard height-approx 560-570 from centre of cap to bottom of guard-16 inch 285/75/16 tyres-unloaded about 600mm so 50mm above standard
let us know if u want any more info
cheers
fozzy

i also have been down the torsion/spring road with my 100TD and found after 1 torsion and 3 spring changes that desert fox(carrols) torsions and finally the 864 ome (400kg)springs with koni adjustables work a treat when im fully loaded including roof tent fuel spare wheels hanging out back etc etc it rides and handles beutifully unladen rear (only fuel 1 spare and draws with usual gear in back) guard lip to ground 1000mm forgot front height (went up about 55mm)with winch steel bb etc hope this helps CHEERS