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| Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193   
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Love the articulation on that! And those rims look great. Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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16th Jan 2019 9:53am |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373 
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I'm.running gywn Lewis 2 inch spacers and shock drop plates. Much cheaper way of achieving 2 inch lift and keeping original articulation
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16th Jan 2019 5:39pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17450 
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Mark, you may find that 30mm wheel spacers (which will effectively make your Boosts 0mm offset) solve your rubbing problems. Where do they rub at the moment, and under what circumstances? |
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16th Jan 2019 5:44pm |
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| Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193
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That's a tidy looking Defender.. I wouldn't mind a roll cage myself, but need a slightly fatter wallet first  Regards
Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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17th Jan 2019 9:58am |
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| benniferj Member Since: 20 Oct 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 361 
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I don't think they'd fit without a lift
Click image to enlarge Funnily enough just bought a 110 and its standard height on 265... drives absolutely incredibly compared to the 90... lets put it this way I'm not lifting the 110 at all. But then I'm not pay and playing it either!!! |
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18th Jan 2019 9:23am |
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| Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193
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That looks tidy.
Really need to find some green laning buddies near me. And more importantly, some green lanes lol. Not fond of the idea of taking my daily to a pay n play and wrecking it hahah Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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18th Jan 2019 9:49am |
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| MetalMatt Member Since: 29 Jul 2016 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 180 
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This is how i am wanting to get my 90 to look like now it has just been fully rebuilt.... Hope you dont mind me asking, What off set rims have you got and what size tyres are they and also where did you get your cage from as i kinda like that alot 
As you can see i need more rubber to fill my arches out 
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 1995 Land Rover Discovery 300tdi - Sold 1989 Land Rover 90 - Rebuilding/built - its a project 2002 Land Rover Discovery TD5 - Sold 2017 Mini JCW F56 - Current Daily Driver |
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18th Jan 2019 10:37am |
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| Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193
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That's a lovely Blue!! Regards
Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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18th Jan 2019 11:14am |
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| Chris86 Member Since: 15 Jul 2014 Location: South Yorks Posts: 789 
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I always try and dissuade folk from lifting vehicles unless wanting to run bigger tyres than 33in- all you end up with is a vehicle that drives worse on the road for minimal benefit off it. for most folk its all about the look, rather than the functionality. A lift does not necessarily give you articulation- the limiting factor in this case is the length of the damper and limitations of the A-frame ball joint and the dislocation cones. As regards 255/85/16s they *should* fit at standard height so long as your springs are not tired with minimal rubbing. If you are running boosts you will probably need spacers to achieve this. Chris |
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18th Jan 2019 12:02pm |
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| redline Member Since: 28 Jun 2015 Location: Mountains and Lakes Posts: 221 
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Its a matter of degree though - not all lifted vehicles drive worse than stock.
I'm running a 35mm lift on my 110, and it objectively drives better than it did stock under almost all conditions (on road, off road, loaded, etc...). Obviously if you go to extremes, there will be compromises though. Its a matter of really determining your needs, and choosing the appropriate set-up to best meet them. |
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18th Jan 2019 4:37pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5729 
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Agree with you redline. That 90 of mine drove better than my Tdci did on standard suspension setup and anti rollbars.
I’m very against bolting some pooy Britpart or Terrafirma lift to a vehicle, but done with proper kit, it can give you all. Articulation, road manners, and reliability. I would happily fit the kit that I had on the 90 to any vehicle I have. |
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18th Jan 2019 7:42pm |
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| Markez79 Member Since: 27 Jun 2018 Location: South West Posts: 201 |
Hi Landy Andy,
Would you mind providing details of the kit you fitted to achieve this? Thanks Mark |
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26th Mar 2019 12:17pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5729
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Gwynn Lewis kit. Many like terriblefirma have copied it, but his is brilliant, and has been well tested in competitions.
It drove better than standard new Defender on road and was fantastic off road even when fully loaded with roof tent. When off road it was so stable as you didn’t really get to the point when it lurched from one side to the other due to be crossaxled. You just always knew how the vehicle would handle, never gave you a shock or fright. Andy. |
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26th Mar 2019 12:26pm |
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| Markez79 Member Since: 27 Jun 2018 Location: South West Posts: 201 |
Sounds good......stupid question, but I assume a similar result on a 110...?
Thanks again |
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26th Mar 2019 12:34pm |
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