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LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 ![]() ![]() |
The tyres are a standard size and, as near as makes no odds, the same height as the ones on your previous SW (which are also a standard offering).
Fitting Wolf wheels won't make any difference as they're still 16 inch rims. It's the tyres you fit to them that can change, although whether you go for either of the typical 7.50's or 235.85, they're all the same height. The main reason that your soft top is higher is just because it's a lot lighter than a SW, although the soft top frame might be slightly taller than a hardtop. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It's probably a bit higher because you've lost the weight of the roof and side panels with glass. If you don't need it for any serious off roading then a little lowering won't make a big difference, maybe 1 or 2 inch. Over time the springs will settle a little too.
Edit: beaten to it Ray My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks guys, those were my assumption as well and Darren, cheers for confirming the stock rim/tyre setup.
I've dropped Coil Springs and email and hopefully I can get a set of springs on it rapidly; having a team of Umpa Lumpas jump in the back each time I want to get in or out of the garage isn't ideal. ![]() Click image to enlarge |
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Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 527 ![]() ![]() |
Or you could change your garage door
![]() I changed mine from an up and over electric to a roller door, lots more room and supposedly more secure. 1993 200Tdi Defender 90 |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Coil Springs are a 5-week lead time.
Alive are expecting their next batch of 'Comfort Lowering' in 5-weeks. So two dead-ends there. I know Urban Truck offer them but, being picky, they are red... ugh. Like putting diamonds on a hammer. |
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L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 727 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sounds like you're making progress on a solution, but another one could be have a set of spare wheels with smaller diameter tyres on (205x80r16 - SWB basic standard size) which will gain you back ~35mm clearance - just swap them over and it should go in easier.
FYI, the above reasons for the soft top being higher are all valid, but not mentioned yet is the soft top frame is higher than a hard top as its a constant curve at the top to keep the rain from pooling. BTW, I'm going through the same issue and am changing my up and over garage door to swing out barn style doors... Instagram: L90andy My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17713 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I would change the door.
Mods to the vehicle will alter the essential character too much. You could always remove the soft top and sticks to put it away, but it is a bit of a hassle on the later models. (I had a problem once in my 80" when I took a load of concrete rubble to the local tip and found, after unloading, that I no longer fitted under the barrier at the entrance/exit, to the great delight of the other tip users. Fortunately on an 80" it takes very little time indeed to remove the ragtop and drop the sticks.) |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheers Andy.
The garage is relatively new and is a double garage (two separate doors), so changing them isn't on the cards. UT do have the springs in stock, so I could go that route; however, although they call them "progressive", after chatting with them, they definitely won't make the ride more comfortable and probably border on the performance side. As the CD player was skipping on the standard set up, I'm not aiming to make the ride harsher. Does anyone know of any other company who sell 'lowering springs' with a comfort bias? |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7916 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Might be of interest?
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic53769.html?highlight=springs http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49065.html www.coilsprings.co.uk However be aware lowering/comfort springs may effect ability to tow or carry heavy loads? James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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gabe3105 Member Since: 25 May 2015 Location: Grimsby Posts: 237 ![]() ![]() |
If you have deep pockets, air suspension could be fitted which will give you an "access height" at the touch of a button. I think its circa £3-4k though!
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheers James.
![]() The first link are to the Extreme 4x4 springs, which are an option. Your second link is to Coil Springs, who are the idea solution but as per my comment above, having spoken with them, they have a 5-week lead time. I've made a few more phone calls and at the moment, the UT ones are looking like the best option. |
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LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 ![]() ![]() |
Another solution, even if only temporary, would be another 20l water container. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I used to have a massive fish tank, so I have another 20 gallon container - it is definitely the short term solution. I may end up with arms like Popeye but it is doable
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17713 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
How about a pond liner in the back, then fill from hosepipe until it will fit in the garage!
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