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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2266   
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I have a 110 DCPU, the rear end of which is noticeably higher than the front. The rear ride quality is also hard and crashy (without load) so I would like to change the rear springs for something softer and lower.
I have read of people using 90 rear springs on the front but as my front end ride quality is fine and I don’t want ‘lift’ I don’t really want to go down this route. After extensive research I have tied myself in a knot. There is so much conflicting information out there that I now have no idea what is what! I have the brown/purple USW 110 Utility RKB101111 springs at the rear and read that it is as simple as changing to white/green/green CSW 110 7 Seat RKB500300 but apparently while these are softer, they are also longer which results in the same ride height/occasionally a higher rear end?! Here is a photo of my current situation, if anybody is able to recommend springs to level out the rear it would be really appreciated  Click image to enlarge List of threads I've read for info http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic13312.html http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49065.html http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic48800.html http://www.red90.ca/rovers/springinfo.html http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.p...ar-Springs Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by hank on 6th Apr 2017 9:59am. Edited 1 time in total |
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6th Apr 2017 9:12am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2266
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Additional information: I don't want to carry a couple of bags of sand in the back
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6th Apr 2017 9:31am |
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| sako243 Member Since: 08 Jul 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 1212 
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How often do you carry weight in the back? If not regularly you could swap over to some softer springs or as a compromise I think you should be able to fit some progressive springs from a 110 CSW which will be more supple yet offer stiffer springs the lower down they get. Ed
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6th Apr 2017 9:42am |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 725 |
Not sure on the Tdci but on my old 300tdi 110 county springs were softer than utility springs and I did the opposite as I always had tools and kit in the rear of my station wagon and the rear sagged.
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6th Apr 2017 11:13am |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2126 
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I know what you mean, I added a spare wheel and boot lid, made it much less crashy. Though remember if you put softer springs in the rear when you do carry load it'll drop it down more
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6th Apr 2017 11:34am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2266
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I rarely carry load and when I do it's not particularly weighty. If I have anything serious to haul I use a twin axle trailer with a low(ish) nose weight.
I had wheels fitted this weekend so had four boost alloys and tyres in the back and the ride was so nice and comfortable and almost level. Wondering whether to swap for the white/green/green CSW 110 7 Seat RKB500300 springs. Although these are slightly longer they are also lower rated so perhaps they will compress more and consequently drop the ride height a bit? |
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6th Apr 2017 12:37pm |
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| sako243 Member Since: 08 Jul 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 1212
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I would have thought the DC is lighter at the back so putting CSW springs (although possibly more comfortable) would likely increase the rear height. Think about it - you've got less bodywork and no rear seats in there so unlikely to compress the springs any further. Ed
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6th Apr 2017 12:43pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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OP, from your picture it seems that your rear is not too high, but your front sits too low.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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6th Apr 2017 1:22pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2266
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Hmmm that's food for thought! Although I would prefer to adjust the rear as the front rides fine
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6th Apr 2017 1:44pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664  
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Hank - have you seen my thread:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49065.html Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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6th Apr 2017 2:13pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2266
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Martin, I have and am currently in talks with Peter at coilsprings.co.uk
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6th Apr 2017 2:17pm |
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| Leviathan Member Since: 24 Oct 2015 Location: Staffs Posts: 248
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I'm interested in the outcome of your talks with coilsprings as I'm looking to do the same with my DCPU.
Nick |
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6th Apr 2017 2:33pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2266
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Nick, I need to take some measurements of the current spring and confirm to coilsprings.co.uk that it definitely has the purple/brown springs fitted (think it does but the brown I saw may have been mud
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Will post fitted photos when done. There's a five week lead time so will be a little while |
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6th Apr 2017 2:45pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664
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Hank
does this help: USW 110 Utility RKB101111 Purple/Brown 409.96mm See http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic13312.html I also checked this when I was planning http://bilashakaflowers.com/LandroverSprings.htm Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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6th Apr 2017 4:11pm |
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