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jimmyjaw



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Hi, is this on standard shocks? Thanks
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jimmyjaw



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Co1 was this with standard shocks? Thanks
Post #944102 28th Feb 2022 11:23am
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itsdashy



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 PU Orkney Grey
£450 for just springs! Blimey and I thought the Porsche tax was bad...
Post #946131 18th Mar 2022 9:04am
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Linds Hanson



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Any springs designed/rated for TDI or TD5 vehicles will be incorrectfor the front of a TDCI as the front unsprung weight of a TDCI is considerably less than earlier models.
Post #946155 18th Mar 2022 1:10pm
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Co1



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jimmyjaw wrote:
Co1 was this with standard shocks? Thanks


Sorry for the delay, yes standard.
Post #946169 18th Mar 2022 4:00pm
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Linds Hanson



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Dampers dont have any effect on ride height
Post #946172 18th Mar 2022 4:22pm
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blackwolf



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Linds Hanson wrote:
Any springs designed/rated for TDI or TD5 vehicles will be incorrectfor the front of a TDCI as the front unsprung weight of a TDCI is considerably less than earlier models.


How so? I thought Td5 and TDCi axles.were.the same, so the unsprung weight will be the same.
Post #946183 18th Mar 2022 5:26pm
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Linds Hanson



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He means sprung weight if you fit TDCI front springs to a pre TDCI vehicle the front sits very low
Post #985505 14th Mar 2023 10:43am
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LJMARSDEN



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Are people happy with these? are there any other options available? 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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Post #985537 14th Mar 2023 4:25pm
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nitram17



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Most people are happy with he improved ride!They just don't turn a truck into a car in terms of ride quality.Air suspension is probably the next best option but at a cost of 5-8 thousand installed and unknown service and replacement costs and by all accounts its ride improvement over comfort springs is negligible. I think most people get air suspension for their Chelsea tractors to play defender limbo dancing in car parks..
Post #986061 18th Mar 2023 11:04pm
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LJMARSDEN



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Other HT Java Black
haha, Im not expecting a Go kart Don't worry lol. Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up

Seen a few people cobble together their own air setups but obviously not as professional or capable of a setup as VB or on air. 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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Post #986092 19th Mar 2023 2:02pm
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chopcat



Member Since: 11 Sep 2012
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Wales 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
Alive have just fitted road comfort springs with the uprated rollbar to my 90 which are a revolution compared to the lifted setup I had when we were racing round the Sahara. I went for the Blisteins as the 90 is a bit heavier with a rollcage on it.

I think you need the full setup with the antirollbar and shocks for it to work

I could not be happier with the result and compared to how it drove before it is practically a Go Kart now.

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Post #986150 20th Mar 2023 9:20am
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Topvaruk



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Slovakia 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Aintree Green

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So I have noticed that I generally only withdraw from the knowledge bank here ….

On this occasion I am paying in.

I have the alive standard height progressive springs with B6 dampers.

Never been totally happy with the way the car sits (appears nose up but is actually dead level)

I fitted the the gwyn Lewis 25mm spacers today to the rear. Much happier.


Front is a little high still (around 10mm) over standard but will leave that alone. 2010 90 LHD soft top
2010 110 XS
1985 90 soft top
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