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Nickwill



Member Since: 19 Oct 2012
Location: Cornwall
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Left vs Right Suspension Height
Just rejoined the Defender fraternity after too many years away with a cracking low mileage 2007 90 XS in Stornoway in excellent condition. Very well looked after with full dealer history and the classic one very careful ownerand standard in all reapects. The only thing I can find wrong with it is that the left side, both front and rear, sits about 30mm lower than the right, both the gap between the top of the tyres and the wheel arch and when comparing the height of the top of the tyre to the chassis.

Doesn't affect the handling but any ideas on a simple fix, if there is such a thing, would be appreciated as it is one of those annoying things that once you have noticed it, you keep looking at it.

Ta
Post #179777 28th Oct 2012 3:55pm
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Vera



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2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Soft Top Santorini Black
Hmmmm. I was about too get mine into GS to see if was a problem with the suspension. My '09 is exactly the same, look at from a few feet away and it's pretty noticeable. About 30mm seems right '09 SVX #200
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Post #179943 28th Oct 2012 10:08pm
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TR51



Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
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France 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
I haven't noticed it on my 2001 TR, but is it even when there is someone in the drivers seat? (only reason I can think of...!)
Im heading to RY land rover tomorrow so will have a look at a showroom Defender and ask Thumbs Up
Post #179955 28th Oct 2012 10:43pm
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pope10001



Member Since: 15 Oct 2011
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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Zermatt Silver
I have an 09 LHD 90 and even that sits low on the lefthand side, so it cant be for the driver to even it out. I have just given up and accept it now... Confused
Post #179970 29th Oct 2012 3:04am
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Nickwill



Member Since: 19 Oct 2012
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Thanks very much TR51, it'll be interesting to see what they say and to see if there are any others on the forecourt.

Cheers
Post #179991 29th Oct 2012 7:36am
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Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
The springs on the passenger side is slightly shorter than the one on the driver's side.

Once the driver is in, it should be level. Thumbs Up --
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Post #180066 29th Oct 2012 12:37pm
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MartinK



Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Reproduced from a post by BM52:

Quote:
Road spring data
Road spring Part number Colour code
90 2 seat utility (2400 Kg)
Front - Driver's side REB500200 Red/green/white
Front - Passenger side REB500220 Red/green/orange
Rear - Driver's side NRC 9448 Blue/red
Rear - Passenger side NRC 9449 Yellow/white
90 2 seat utility (2550 Kg)
Front - Driver's side REB500200 Red/green/white
Front - Passenger side REB500220 Red/green/orange
Rear - Driver's side RKB101230 Green/yellow/red
Rear - Passenger side RKB101240 Green/yellow/white
90 4 seat station wagon (2400 Kg)
Front - Driver's side REB500200 Red/green/white
Front - Passenger side REB500220 Red/green/orange
Rear - Driver's side RKB500290 Red/green/green
Rear - Passenger side RKB500280 Red/green/red
90 4 seat station wagon (2550 Kg)
Front - Driver's side REB500200 Red/green/white
Front - Passenger side REB500220 Red/green/orange
Rear - Driver's side RKB500270 White/green/pink
Rear - Passenger side RKB500310 White/green/purple
LHD 110 2 seat utility, 5 seat station wagon and 5 seat crew cab (3050 Kg)
Front - Driver's side NRC 8044 White/white
Front - Passenger side NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - Both sides RKB101111 Purple/brown
RHD 110 2 seat utility, 5 seat station wagon and 5 seat crew cab (3050 Kg)
Front - Both sides NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - Both sides RKB101111 Purple/brown
LHD 110 7 seat station wagon (3050 Kg)
Front - Driver's side NRC 8044 White/white
Front - Passenger side NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - Both sides RKB500300 White/green/green
RHD 110 7 seat station wagon (3050 Kg)
Front - Both sides NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - Both sides RKB500300 White/green/green
110 heavy duty and all 130 (3500Kg)
Front - Driver's side NRC 9448 Blue/red
Front - Passenger side NRC 9449 Yellow/white
Rear - Both sides 78 of 1212 RKB101111 Purple/brown


As NAKS says this is pretty normal... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #180068 29th Oct 2012 12:52pm
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ibexman



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If youre that worried about it use some discovery 1 spring isolators as trim packers Thumbs Up
Post #180069 29th Oct 2012 1:01pm
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pope10001



Member Since: 15 Oct 2011
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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Zermatt Silver
Really doesn't explain why i have the same problem with my LHD 90 still sitting lower on the Left hand side.
Post #180111 29th Oct 2012 4:24pm
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TR51



Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
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France 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
" Apparently it follows Land Rovers tradition of sided springs (drivers side vs passenger side). They differ in free height by 10 mm. "

Straight from the horses mouth so to speak...
The one in the showroom was leaning a little, although I forgot my tape measure Whistle
Pope - perhaps LR followed another of their traditions by making them all different and just put them on the wrong side by mistake?!) Rolling Eyes

EDIT:Spelling Thud
Post #180113 29th Oct 2012 4:43pm
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Nickwill



Member Since: 19 Oct 2012
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Thanks for the info, this is exactly why this forum is so good Bow down Bow down Bow down
It helps those of us that are less 'streetwise' to gain the 'knowledge' without the compulsory 50 question exam of course; I wonder what the questions would be if there were such a thing though?
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Post #180130 29th Oct 2012 5:23pm
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pope10001



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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Zermatt Silver
Sounds about right TR51! Lol
Post #180176 29th Oct 2012 7:38pm
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achuakh



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Singapore 2002 Defender 90 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
The all list to the passenger side.

If you have changed springs before, when measured, the driver side is higher. Well some people don't like this and put 2x driver side springs on the front and back and it should sit level.

perhaps, that slight list stops water collecting in the gutters?
or maybe, they assume that there always has to be a driver in the vehicle to even it out.

hmmm..... From the land of the most expensive land rover defenders on planet earth. At �125k for a XS 110 csw and you get to own it only for 10yrs! Please find me a good reason to stay on this island.
Post #180554 31st Oct 2012 7:04am
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ZeDefender



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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
pope10001 wrote:
Really doesn't explain why i have the same problem with my LHD 90 still sitting lower on the Left hand side.

You need a fat girlfriend...
... don't tell my wife I said that Sad

p.s. Incidentally, my LHD 110 Puma is the same height both sides (just measured). Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #180557 31st Oct 2012 7:12am
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Kerly900



Member Since: 09 Jun 2024
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Costa Rica 2001 Defender 110 Td5 HT Montpellier Red
Hi fellas,

I bought a 2001 Td5 110 last December and I noticed I got this issue, basically left side (front and rear) is 30mm lower than right side.

Any ideas on how to fix it? (excluding getting a fat girl, hard for me at this age, LOL!)

Thanks.
Post #1036919 9th Jun 2024 1:54pm
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