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BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
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Its at the stealer at the moment having the rear door realigned and the seals changed. I get it back tomorrow and if its still light I'll do pics then, if not will have to be weds.

the pics will be self explanatory, but basically they sit inside the standard spring but are quite a bit stiffer. When there is no load in the back they do absolutely nothing, its only when a load is put in that they start to "work". I had them made by Ali Nasser in zagora, morocco - he does/did a lot of the dakar maintenance and mods for people going through there. top guy. If you want something similar, its a case of just chatting to 4x4 retailers/parts people/garages and coming up with something the right length and stiffness. If you're running with a heavy load (like a long overland trip) they're fantastic offroad - when oure go up steep slopes the load just sits down on both sets of springs and there is no kangaroo effect. I;d recommend them, but not for anyone who wont actually use the second spring if that makes sense?

15th Nov 2010 9:03pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

Cheers Mike i've looked into getting extra springs in the back but its been hard work as my local independent says you can only get them for the 110s.....So i just passed on the thought but knowing some one else has done this has made me think again the reason i'm asking is i tow everyday and could do with a little extra help back there i'm running discovery HDs on the back at the moment but with the weight i carry it could do with the extra spring...Thanks for your reply

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15th Nov 2010 9:16pm

BigMike

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No problem. If you can wait I'll be in Zagora in April so could always get some for you if I prep him first. But you might want to have a proper look and a drive of mine first.

15th Nov 2010 9:19pm

fekete

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Cheers Mike will most probably Go with that...also would like to see the set up.... i'm sure there will be a meet before then and we could sort something out as you will need the measurements.....one more thing is there any rattle or clanging from them ?

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15th Nov 2010 9:32pm

BigMike

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Location: Lancashire
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no rattle or clanging. quiet as a mouse. the measurements would be the same as mine wouldnt they? mind you i have polyurethane blocks on the base of mine, i think you'd need to take a look at it.

where in the country are you?

15th Nov 2010 9:46pm

fekete

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Cheshire pm sent

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15th Nov 2010 9:50pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
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Ok Fek's going to look at mine in person, but for anyone else interested:

front showing block

rear double springs

17th Nov 2010 8:22am

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
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Thanks Mike...Ive been lurking on the net and found a company that could make me a set up....
http://www.gmesprings.co.uk/4x4_springs.htm NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

17th Nov 2010 9:31am

BigMike

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Did you want leaf springs then

17th Nov 2010 10:01am

fekete

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They say on there wab site that they will make one off springs ?
http://www.gmesprings.co.uk/spring_accessories.htm NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

17th Nov 2010 10:10am

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
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yeah am winding you up

17th Nov 2010 10:14am

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
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LOL Still up for the 24th so i can look and maybe go down your route.....but just been looking round to see what else there is

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17th Nov 2010 10:21am

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
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Hey if you can get it in england then all the better. In fact a mate of mine with a land cruiser has the same thing. I'll ask him where he got his done

17th Nov 2010 10:35am

fekete

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Cheers Mike also found these guys
http://www.coilsprings.co.uk/offroad.htm NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

17th Nov 2010 10:38am

BigMike

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Sheffield steel. Excellent

I just swapped texts with my landcruiser mate. Turns out he had his done at the same place I did mine

17th Nov 2010 10:48am

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