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loki



Member Since: 12 Mar 2013
Location: Pula
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Croatia 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Belize Green
2" lift
I lifted my defender with a terrafirma 2" light load lift kit .
It seams to me the rear side is too low, or is it normal?


Post #326005 25th Apr 2014 3:23pm
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Park it on a flat level surface and check again. The rear looks too low to me in comparison to the front. However it appears the rear may be on a slope? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #326010 25th Apr 2014 4:14pm
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WelshGas



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Wales 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Are you sure that the correct springs were supplied and fitted correctly to the front and rear as each axle has different springs and shocks according to the Terrafirma website. Whistle LANDYWATCH

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Post #326015 25th Apr 2014 4:37pm
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loki



Member Since: 12 Mar 2013
Location: Pula
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Croatia 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Belize Green
I checked the terrafirma web site and it seems this is the correct suspension kit.
The surface is almost flat , I checked it on a completely flat surface but it doesn't mage any difference.
The suspension package was complete with stocks and springs.
The springs were mounted correctly , you can't mount the rear springs to the front .
Post #326018 25th Apr 2014 4:56pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Are all the springs seated correctly?

Do you have a internal storage locker in the back or anything?

Front looks fine to me with a lift its the back that looks low to be honest.

Take it for a drive where you get to use full articulation and you may find you get some clunks and low "twang" noises as it all finds it happy spot.

Also, do you have a rear anti roll bar fitted?
Post #326038 25th Apr 2014 6:19pm
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loki



Member Since: 12 Mar 2013
Location: Pula
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Croatia 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Belize Green
the springs are seateled correct , I checked it more than ones .
But the anti roll bar could be the answer of my problem.
I haven't do any changes to the roll bar, what can I do except remove it ?
Post #326046 25th Apr 2014 6:58pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Tow bar spacers have the same bolt spacing so use a pair of spacers to move your Anti roll bar mounts away from the chassis. Improves the handling too Thumbs Up
Post #326054 25th Apr 2014 7:30pm
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keith



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Something don't look right mate . I give all my cars a 2" lift and can get my head under all arches . There's 94cm or just under 37 inches from floor to arches .


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Post #326067 25th Apr 2014 8:10pm
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g-mack



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and there is me having the opposite problem!! just removed 2 inch lift for standard springs and it doesnt look any different. i do have isolators on though!


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Post #326092 25th Apr 2014 8:52pm
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loki



Member Since: 12 Mar 2013
Location: Pula
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Croatia 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Belize Green
I took off the anti roll bar but the rear side is still 4 cm lower than the front :bulb:
I'm not sure when I'll mount the spacers the rear side will rise for 4 cm.
It seams the back spring is too week , but the same light load front spring looks perfect
Post #326186 26th Apr 2014 9:25am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
The anti roll bar won't alter the ride height, the problem must be the spring ratings/quality.

Andy
Post #326208 26th Apr 2014 11:59am
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loki



Member Since: 12 Mar 2013
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Croatia 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Belize Green
Thank you all for your suggestions, Ill write to the shop that sold me the suspensions , I hope will get some replacent sprigs that would work correctly
Post #326214 26th Apr 2014 12:37pm
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110 John



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
What I've been told is the springs are different sizes ie to allow for the road cambour the roads taper off to the left so rain water will run away so the springs on the near side are slightly longer than the offside to keep the vehicle level just what I've heard how true I don't know but if that's the case are the springs in the wrong places
Post #326227 26th Apr 2014 2:28pm
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loki



Member Since: 12 Mar 2013
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Croatia 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Belize Green
both sides of the vehicle are equal (if you mean left and right) , it is impossible to mount the front springs to the rear so I will say the sprains are on the right place
Post #326256 26th Apr 2014 4:56pm
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leeds



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Some measurements for Loki


Measuring from centre of wheel arch whilst being parked on level ground.


Black 110 on standard suspension


Front 34"/865mm Rear 35"/885mm



Red 110 on heavy duty suspension same size tyres as black 110


Front 36.5"/930mm Rear 37.75"/960mm




Actual measurements will depend on tyre size/condition/pressure and spring rating.


With minimal load in the rear the rear will be about 25-30 mm higher then the front. So it might be worth while getting tape measure out Loki.



Brendan
Post #326269 26th Apr 2014 6:08pm
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