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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785   
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I think the suspension might fit
 bumpers is a no  2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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26th Nov 2013 9:36pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785
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just re read your post, is this v8 D1 to 300tdi D1?
I assumed you meant swapping to a 300tdi defender 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon 1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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26th Nov 2013 9:37pm |
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| Mblinko Member Since: 26 Nov 2013 Location: Dordogne Posts: 5 
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No, my fault, I am considering a 300tdi Defender
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26th Nov 2013 9:38pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785
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ahh ok, well I believe my first post still stands then
 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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26th Nov 2013 9:43pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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90 or 110/130?
90 and Discovery 1 have the same suspension setup so will be a straight swap
If a 110 or 130, then you will have to get new rear suspension (the front is the same). Bumpers- size wise it will be fine- but if you want to fit it you will have to change the brackets as the Defender mounts to the top/ bottom of the chassis rail where the discovery bolts through the sides (if that makes sense). Glyn   |
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26th Nov 2013 9:45pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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The suspension may physically fit (a 90 - it won't fit a 110) but is unlikely to be the right spec. A Defender 90 is a lot lighter than a Disco. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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26th Nov 2013 9:46pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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Defender 90 is only about 200Kg lighter than a Discovery 1 (depending on spec) due to it's heavy chassis which is one of the reasons why most off-roaders are built on Discovery/ RR chassis. 99% of the companies out there will sell the same kit for a 90 as Discovery 1.
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26th Nov 2013 10:06pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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200kgs is more than 10% of the vehicle weight, which sounds like a lot to me. Plus, most of that extra weight is over the back axle, so whilst the front might be ok, the back of a 90 would be very harsh on Disco 1 springs. It'd work, but wouldn't be my choice. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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26th Nov 2013 11:22pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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I agree with what you are saying but without knowing what springs are fitted to the Discovery you can't really decide (it might have soft off-road springs). I doubt it will make a huge difference, especially once you have added all recovery gear and any extras- tow hitch/ recovery points: 20-30Kg, full tank: 70-80Kg, recovery gear: 20-40Kg, water, spare fuel: 20Kg, gear, under vehicle protection.... you are straight away getting up to the same level as an empty Discovery.
I guess what I am saying is go for it- it takes about 1-2hrs to change a set of rear springs and shocks- Throw them on and then go from there.... if it is good then no money has been spent, rather than ordering a new set and then finding out the strength is about the same... Springs are also much more expensive outside UK. Glyn |
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26th Nov 2013 11:46pm |
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