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toshers

Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: Inverurie
Posts: 120

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Saggy bottom!

I've noticed that my Puma is sitting down at the rear slightly. Probably as a result of what I've fitted in the back!

I'd rather not fit HD springs and end up with a harsh ride. Have looked at the possibility of getting a 1" pair of raised rear springs to compensate but not sure of this option!

What do folks recommend as a possible way forward? Anyone been here before and implemented a solution they're happy with?

14th Jun 2011 7:53am

XS Pete

Member Since: 13 Jan 2011
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 632

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Mine's had HD suspension from new, and from what I've seen when parking it next to other Defenders, it makes no difference to the ride height at all. I don't think it makes the ride quality harsh either, I actually think it's a bit of an improvement on the standard.

I think you're going to have to go down the 'longer spring route'.

Pete

14th Jun 2011 8:22am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2955

fit some discover1 sprong isolaters they will give you an extra 10mm to trim the car up

14th Jun 2011 8:48am

toshers

Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: Inverurie
Posts: 120

Does anyone recommend some standard height HD springs for the rear?

14th Jun 2011 12:35pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5059

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

all the std 90 xs have heavy duty rear springs (well mine did)

Great to put loads on...but makes the ride harsh (for back seat passengers!!) Mike

14th Jun 2011 4:47pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2655

Hi Tosher

Also worth a look are the spacers that Gwyn Lewis has. Available as 1 - 1.5 or 2 inch.

I fitted the 1 inch all round on my 90. They replace the standard spring seats on top of the axle ( and dont cost too much)

www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk

Hope that helps

Mark

14th Jun 2011 5:07pm

toshers

Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: Inverurie
Posts: 120

markb110 wrote:
worth a look are the spacers that Gwyn Lewis has

These look just the job

14th Jun 2011 5:58pm

Matt

Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Aylesbury, Bucks
Posts: 180

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

toshers wrote:
Does anyone recommend some standard height HD springs for the rear?

Yeah, genuine LR HD springs

14th Jun 2011 6:52pm

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