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Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Link Rods

Hi

Just bought a new (used) defender. It’s got 1.5” lift link rods on the air
suspension. I want to set it back to normal as it’s going to be used mostly on the road. Anyone know the length of the standard link rods? Don’t seem to be able to buy them without the height sensor and 4 of them is pricey!

Thanks

16th Feb 2023 6:12pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2841

Can you contact the previous owner? They might still have the original parts.

16th Feb 2023 6:52pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Already asked. As an alternative does anyone know how long the 2” lift rods are? Then I can work out what the originals were. Thanks.

16th Feb 2023 6:56pm

stevemfr

Member Since: 18 Sep 2022
Location: Strasbpurg
Posts: 138

The Allmakes Terrafirma adjustable lift rods apparently go from standard height to a 2" lift. These are listed for a D3&4, but if the L663 rods are different, the seller will be able to help. (I not so familiar with them as I have never used rods due to the IIDTool having this capability electronically

Actually, come to think of it, you could leave the present rods in place and adjust the suspension back down with an IIDTool...

)

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RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr,
P38, and 2 L322s,
2 FL1s and a L663 on the way

17th Feb 2023 12:04pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Yes they are different. Anyone?

18th Feb 2023 3:51pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Was hoping to make and fit some replacements over the weekend.

18th Feb 2023 3:52pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Anyone?

20th Feb 2023 5:59pm

MattF

Member Since: 28 Oct 2022
Location: Norwalk CT
Posts: 32

If it would help I have a set of 1" lift rods from Lucky8 I can measure

22nd Feb 2023 12:20am

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Yes please

22nd Feb 2023 8:14am

MattF

Member Since: 28 Oct 2022
Location: Norwalk CT
Posts: 32

1 inch lift links

Long link = 5.5 inches
Short link = 3.5 inches

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23rd Feb 2023 6:48pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Thanks very much

23rd Feb 2023 8:02pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Centre of each hole in mm would be better, look like they’re actually a bit over your measurements. If it’s anything like a discovery 3 1mm rod length equates to 5mm difference in car height Exact measurements would be good.

23rd Feb 2023 8:05pm

MattF

Member Since: 28 Oct 2022
Location: Norwalk CT
Posts: 32

That's the camera angle - they are not over. I'll get mm measurements for you

23rd Feb 2023 8:48pm

MattF

Member Since: 28 Oct 2022
Location: Norwalk CT
Posts: 32

Hope these help -

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23rd Feb 2023 9:03pm

Defenderattacker

Member Since: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Dorset
Posts: 12

Perfect thank you

23rd Feb 2023 10:17pm

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