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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8006   
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why 35s?
both mine on 35s run +2" OMEs Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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28th Jul 2014 6:38am |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351 
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35's, long haul travel, with weight, and a Tdi, would perhaps benefit more from changing diff ratios than too much else. No expert on Tdi's but I often travel with a 110 on 33's, a full load, and all the usual Tdi engine twigs and it was struggling to do more than 110 km/h, and slowed to 80 on the hills.
Also overly lifted defenders with weight can be anything but relaxing touring. A 35" is a big wheel, and keep in mind when touring one doesn't do the hardest off track because there is a lot at risk. Not sure how much you have done, just a couple things I have noted touring with other defenders. I'd build the truck and do the suspension last. That way shock valve ratings can be considered, and spring compression rates decided for load and comfort. Defer std 130 fronts are 225lb/in, 15.5", rears 330lb outer + 140lb inner = 470lb/in, 16.5". I run 33" and have 17" front and 18" rears wound to standard spring rates. It keeps the truck at un laden height when it at GVM, 3.5T. No need for longer travel shocks of bump stop tinkering. My Defender and travels |
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2nd Aug 2014 3:46am |
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| Timo K Member Since: 23 Aug 2012 Location: Helsinki Posts: 171 
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Everything is a compromise.
Build it up so you know the final weight, then set up the suspension. Do anything else and you'll have to tweak it in the future. Also, really think about if you really need 35's. On a Tdi you're probably looking at serious engine or differential mods to be able to keep any sort of reasonable speeds on motorways. For overland/touring stuff those kinds of tyres are just not needed, unless you travel with several vehicles with the intent of "off roading". |
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2nd Aug 2014 2:46pm |
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