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lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2783

Spring rates

Last week l drove a Defender 110 2.4 XS TDCi and the ride quality was definitely better than my TD5.

For instance the TDCi floated over a rough cobbled track where my 110 TD5 CSW would have been harder work. I already have adjustable shocks (and it is better than standard) but the TDCi was still better.

I can only assume it’s due to different spring rates. So if l fit standard TDCi SW springs to my TD5 is it going to ride like a TDCi?

Has anybody tried it, or is it down to me to try it and report back!

6th Sep 2018 5:19pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Check my thread here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic13312.html
It has the spring rates on Page 2.
and here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49065.html?highlight=isolator

I've done a lot to get "Disco2" quality road manners

Changing the shocks to Koni really helped too - mine has a really comfy ride now, especially with 35psi in the back tyres

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

7th Sep 2018 7:42am

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 934

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

Changing to progressive springs like the Puma had helps a lot. Isolating the springs from the frame helps much more to stop a harsh ride.

Use Disco II spring isolators on the top of the front prings and OEM 110 spacers for the rear. If you want really cushy ride install standard isolators to the bottom of the front springs as well. The rears should have the stock isolators already on them (ANR3060)

Good luck

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2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

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7th Sep 2018 3:10pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

It’s all in your head the tdci is a quieter car anyway

7th Sep 2018 4:11pm

LandRoverAnorak

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

Do you have any more details on those OME 110 spring isolators, please? My Google powers are failing me. Darren

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7th Sep 2018 4:18pm

Nidge

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

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue

Check out here gives you part number and I'm sure you can order from someone closer

https://expeditionexchange.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Fold-man-emu

7th Sep 2018 5:59pm

LandRoverAnorak

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

Great, thanks. Darren

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7th Sep 2018 7:45pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2783

That’s really useful thanks for the replies. I will do as suggested, Puma springs with isolators.

Yes the Puma was also quieter than my TD5!

8th Sep 2018 9:48am

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 934

Those OME isolators are actually for Toyota Tundra. You can alao find rubber ones which can do the same thing. Glad to help out. I got mine here. (Link saved in £ for you).

Good luck.

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=OME80PR10 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

8th Sep 2018 2:46pm

LandRoverAnorak

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

Thanks. Found them at Devon 4x4, but they're £25 for two inc. postage

Darren

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8th Sep 2018 8:26pm

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