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couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

Suspension upgrade

I have a 2001 TD5 County Hardtop.

I've added a rear drawer system to hold all my gear, and combined weight with all my kit must be around 150-200kg. I also have a front winch and winch bumper, not sure of weight, but heavy.

With the extra weight, it now seems to sit at least an inch, if not more, lower than it did.

I'd like to return the ride height to previous levels, and perhaps a little higher, and also handle the weight a bit better, especially when on the rough stuff.

Can anyone advise what rate of springs I need to uprate the suspension, and would an additional 2" height spring be a good idea (to bring the height back to +1" over standard)...?

Views on shock absorbers would also be appreciated, I'm still on the originals (its a 2001 model, but just done 30k miles).

Cheers

Simon

EDIT: should say its a 90..

Last edited by couplands on 25th Nov 2013 7:27pm. Edited 1 time in total

25th Nov 2013 6:24pm

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I'd go with standard height HD springs

John

http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

25th Nov 2013 6:29pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

My 110 was starting to become a lttle tired with all the "stuff" in the back let slone the 7drawer tool chest. What I did with mine was to.add a set of 130 inner springs to the existing set up along with new standard LR shock absorbers. This improved the stance at the back and put it back at the factoty height. The ride is soother and less wallowy and when towing it feels firmer.

25th Nov 2013 7:14pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

I've fitted a pair of genuine HD rear springs to my 90 and they have made little difference to the ride height. It still looks lower than I want.

As a matter of interest, the height from floor to the wheel arch is around 35" both front and rear, the rear passenger side is a little lower by .5" due to more of the tools being on that side of my drawers. I'm running 255/85 BFG MT2 tyres.

What height are others running and what springs are you using..?

Cheers

Simon

21st Dec 2013 7:20am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5804

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

When I was running standard suspension on my 90 I put 1" Gwyn Lewis spacers under the rear springs to get the look that I wanted. Was happy with ride, just needed to adjust the height. Got them here if you want them pm me.

Andy

21st Dec 2013 12:17pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

PM sent...

Cheers

Simon

21st Dec 2013 11:20pm

Anderzander

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1000

Andy,

If Simon doesn't have them I would like to please ..

22nd Dec 2013 12:19am

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