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RRUK
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Thanks Alex,

In relation to my original question, which makes the most significant difference to the ride quality of the Defender from standard springs and shocks?

Its the jarring and crashing off every tiny bump in the road I want to soften out. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
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Alive Tuning



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Hi All

The springs make the biggest difference for sure but when coupled with B6 Dampers and Uprated rear anti roll bar the difference is mind blowing! we have a vehicle in south croydon that has our suspension package on it and is available for test driving if that is of any use to you. Check out our comfort springs with the below link.

http://www.alivetuning.com/product/alive-comfort-springs/

Cheers
Alex Divers Thumbs Up
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Someone further up this thread mentioned spring isolators. I vaguely recall Discoverys used to have these (urethane jobbies in the spring seats) that were suitable for Defenders (albeit with a half inch or so of further lift) though I've never tried them. Also, on the Land Rover Experience our instructor had us going faster down a rutted track to demonstrate that the suspension starts working and smoothes out over 35mph, or so. Cheers, Guy.
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Buy a cushion? Steve.
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Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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Likeomg wrote:
CarMan wrote:
But those also lower



and thats a bad thing?

im lowered with 285/65r18 tires and have no issues at all. plenty of articulation.


I guess not, but RRUK did say he was happy with the ride height and assumed maybe he felt the clearance was useful at shoots, but what do I know Confused
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RRUK
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Miserableolgit wrote:
Buy a cushion?


Exceptionally helpful and positive. Thanks. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
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RRUK wrote:
Got one! Cool




Use it Thumbs Up
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isacs



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Alex...looking at your webpage for the shocks, do they come with all new bushings etc? Or do you have to buy them?
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Alex...looking at your webpage for the shocks, do they come with all new bushings etc? Or do you have to buy them?


All our Bilstein dampers come complete with bushes. Smile
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isacs



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You going to be sale a January sale? 😘
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Would the bilsteins make any difference to a 110 USW compared to the standard LR fitted one's.? Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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I fitted my Alive comfort springs to my 90 yesterday and the difference in ride was quite startling, no more crashing about over pot holes, actually it was a really nice ride, noticably softer in the rear end (ooh err!!) which is why they probably work best with an uprated ARB and i love the slightly lowered look


Alive Tuning wrote:
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Alex...looking at your webpage for the shocks, do they come with all new bushings etc? Or do you have to buy them?


All our Bilstein dampers come complete with bushes. Smile


I'm glad about that as i have just ordered these from you as well and was wondering if i had to buy them seperately, just saving for the uprated anti roll bars now Laughing
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Alive Tuning



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Hi All

Thrilled that you are happy with them Kevin! your Bilsteins will be shipping today Very Happy

Test drives are available for people that are unsure about our comfort springs. We have a people dotted around the country that we can arrange a test drive with. If this is something that would interest you then just give me a call on 01472 812900 extension 884 and i will arrange something.

Cheers

Alex Divers Thumbs Up
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I drove Kevs 90 and ordered springs for my 90 Thumbs Up
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Alex, do you do, or are you planning to do comfort springs for 110's? My 109 thread

my youtube channel
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