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meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Terrafirma -1" Lowering springs

Hi everyone,

My HT I believe has HD springs, the ride is very hard and crashy for everyday use.

I've been looking at spring options and have decided to go a little lower at the same time, although not vital, ride is more important.

I liked the idea of ALIVE tuning's comfort spring and had just about convinced myself £300 was acceptable, then realised that was plus vat and delivery which makes them too expensive for me.

I've since found Terrafirma -1" springs quoted as being the same as standard in terms of stiffness, which means they should be softer than my HD springs.

Question is does anyone have any experience with this product, any reason why I should steer clear?

Thanks in advance
Mark My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

10th Apr 2017 12:46pm

Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

I have HD springs and I know what you mean as my 90 isn't heavy enough, i'm getting some std weighted +1" bearmach springs and pedders shocks from gwyn lewis 4x4, as they recommended that combination for and 80% road 20% offroad setup 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

10th Apr 2017 2:19pm

meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

I'm glad it's not just me!

With loads of stuff in the back or even my trailer it feels so much better! My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

10th Apr 2017 2:28pm

Harrygf

Member Since: 04 Jan 2016
Location: Banbury
Posts: 70

I have just had -1 inch springs fitted to mine, they were just Brit-part. http://www.paddockspares.com/land-rover-pe...rings.html

mine were there to get in the garage better which it does. Will comment on comfort once driven and let you know. Become very busy the last few days with 5 day old daughter!

10th Apr 2017 2:47pm

meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

Harry, thanks for the feedback. They are also on my rader, please do let me know how you find them. What springs didnyou have fitted before? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

10th Apr 2017 3:02pm

Harrygf

Member Since: 04 Jan 2016
Location: Banbury
Posts: 70

Just had original 1994 90 springs on before!

10th Apr 2017 8:20pm

meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

Fair dos. I'm thinking about these instead now. Hope to hear some positive feedback! My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

10th Apr 2017 8:31pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

You could try these ... http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog/LOWERED_SPRINGS.html

11th Apr 2017 6:30am

meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

Thanks for the heads up BPMAN.

Do you have any experience with these? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

11th Apr 2017 6:58am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

i have used extreme 4x4 in the past

11th Apr 2017 7:07am

meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

So I suppose the important question is would you use them again in the future?! My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

11th Apr 2017 7:32am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

Yes, my only criticism is some items don't have prices on their website, but phone them and they know what's what!

11th Apr 2017 7:45am

meeerrrk

Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 548

Thank you very much!

My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html

11th Apr 2017 12:29pm

Nidge

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
Posts: 818

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue

Another option .....I run LR range rover police spec springs on the back of our 90, makes a big difference in terms of ride quality....cheap too but you do need a rear antiroll bar to avoid excess body roll. Picture below to give you and idea of the height.

Nigel

11th Apr 2017 5:18pm

Harrygf

Member Since: 04 Jan 2016
Location: Banbury
Posts: 70

meeerrrk wrote:
Harry, thanks for the feedback. They are also on my rader, please do let me know how you find them. What springs didnyou have fitted before?

Driven up to work today and drives well. Been a while since I drove her but seems a little better planted, slightly less body roll. But that might be all the other mods to the truck now being a soft top roll cage etc!

5th May 2017 5:59am

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