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Zim

Member Since: 25 Jul 2013
Location: Small Village, south side of Leicester
Posts: 86

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

XS Suspension change for 285/75/16's?

Hi, I have a 2007 90 XS. I have just bought some Sawtooths with 285/75/16 tyres. Before I fit them I want to have a look at the standard suspension. I am led to believe the XS has a 2" lift as standard? Is this correct?

If this is not correct what upgrade would you recommend? I'd like to tackle all of this before I swap out the Boosts. I already have weight upfront with a tubular winch bumper and winch.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rob 2007 Defender 90 XS
2022 Defender D300 HSE X-Dynamic

3rd Mar 2017 11:51am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

The XS does not have a 2 inch lift as standard. Can't help with the rest tho'. Darren

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3rd Mar 2017 12:10pm

Zim

Member Since: 25 Jul 2013
Location: Small Village, south side of Leicester
Posts: 86

Thanks for the quick response, I guess that does make it easier! 2007 Defender 90 XS
2022 Defender D300 HSE X-Dynamic

3rd Mar 2017 12:13pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2166

I fitted the same size tyres (Cooper STT PRO) and while they do fit fine, you will probably need 30mm spacer (I did anyway).

They do fit with standard suspension but you will loose a fair bit of articulation.

Standard height suspension with 30mm spacers

Terrafirma Medium Load (gives just over 1" of lift) -

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3rd Mar 2017 12:32pm

Zim

Member Since: 25 Jul 2013
Location: Small Village, south side of Leicester
Posts: 86

Thank you - those are the exact same tyres.

The reason I guess why I had thought that the XS has a 2" lift was because the early models have heavy duty springs (I thought I had read somewhere they had a lift as well).

I'll fit them over the weekend and see how it goes. I do have a set of 30mm spacers on the XS already.

I appreciate the help. Any further help around a lift and the best approach would be appreciated. I'd ideally like to find the best overall off the shelf kit. From what I can see from here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic5345.html this is a fairly emotive subject. 2007 Defender 90 XS
2022 Defender D300 HSE X-Dynamic

3rd Mar 2017 12:45pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2166

Depends what you do. If you do a lot of off roading then it may be wise to look at new suspension. If you do mainly road and some greenlanes you'll probably be fine tbh.

I've got TF Medium Load springs coupled with TF Big Bore dampers, the ride is great, handling is very good as well and the kit doesnt lift it so much that you need cranked arms etc... Cost around ~£300ish. Only thing is the paint is very poor, I would suggest painting with Plastidip or similar.

Just don't fit HD Springs they ruin the ride.

3rd Mar 2017 12:52pm

Zim

Member Since: 25 Jul 2013
Location: Small Village, south side of Leicester
Posts: 86

That is very useful thanks. What you have is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. I don't particularly want to get in to having to address cranked arms etc.

Use is a combination of on road, green-lane and limited off-road. With the 30mm spacers and the offset from your alloys, do the Coopers stick out beyond the wheel arches or have you fitted wider wheel arches? 2007 Defender 90 XS
2022 Defender D300 HSE X-Dynamic

3rd Mar 2017 1:49pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2166

Mine came with wider arches and the tyres sit just inside, you may be ok on standard arches, just fit and see.

£234 - http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-LL1700...AhaF8P8HAQ

I had that exact set fitted on my 90, cant complain. Everyone actually commented on how well it handled and that was with a half cage and no ARBs

3rd Mar 2017 1:53pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1361

I have 285/75/16 on my 110 with standard suspension set up.

I think personally you'd be better with 265/75's on a 90.

IMO 285's look that little bit too big on a 90. and it also means you won't have any worries about suspension mods. Unless you're an extreme off roader or want to go laning a lot, i wouldn't bother.

3rd Mar 2017 2:04pm

diduan

Member Since: 13 Oct 2016
Location: Central Balkan
Posts: 260

I also have 285/75/16 on my 110 without any suspension changes but the 30mm spacers. However I am planing new suspension with a slight lift with these tires. Here stock suspension:

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3rd Mar 2017 2:31pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1361

Mine, standard suspension, 285's on 8J Modulars

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7th Mar 2017 4:52pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

It all depends on the offset and width of the new wheels. Are there numbers on the back of the wheels somewhere that say et then a number? Ray
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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

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7th Mar 2017 5:34pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3372

And another!
Standard XS suspension, 8x16 ET0 offsets, 285/75/16s still fitting in the arches

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7th Mar 2017 5:36pm

Zim

Member Since: 25 Jul 2013
Location: Small Village, south side of Leicester
Posts: 86

Cheers, thanks for the pictures. I fitted everything over the weekend - I am very happy with the result. There is no rubbing in full lock either way but I do suspect I will have some articulation issues. I've since fitted the Land Rover wheel centers.

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2022 Defender D300 HSE X-Dynamic

9th Mar 2017 12:00pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

Just a bit of a warning, if the tread sticks out past the wheel arch you could be stopped and done for it. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

9th Mar 2017 3:39pm

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