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MD5

Member Since: 02 May 2011
Location: Italy
Posts: 143

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

Advice about fitting a RRC3266 coaxial spring on the rear

I tried to load my 110 with about 300kg in the attempt to simulate the weight of a raid setup (tent, dual aux.tanks, dual spare wheel etc.). I dont like how the rear will resul lower than the front.

In the front I've installed the OME medium duty spring to level the heavy bumper + winch added weight.
The rear spring are standard (white/green/green color coded, the P/N could be RKB500300).

What do you think about adding the RRC3266 coaxial spring on the rear using the RRC3352 + LR018027 spring retainers ?

Is the coaxial spring fully compatible with Td4 ? What I can expect in term of driving response when empty or fully loaded ?

Thanking in advance for any advice!

21st Feb 2012 1:42pm

bwanashamba

Member Since: 03 Jan 2012
Location: tanzania
Posts: 14

2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alpine White

my 130 came with coaxial rear springs as standard,was a little worried to start with, but now would not change them to single coil. I carried a ton of chemicals the other day over 300 km on a winding tar road, the 130 sat almost level with no sign of instability. When empty it will be a little hard, but this is remidied by reducing the tyre pressure, remember to add pressure when loaded up, hope this helps.

28th Feb 2012 8:06am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2431

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

Rear medium duty OME springs and 850 kg of rock samples

Click image to enlarge Puma 110" SW

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29th Feb 2012 3:18pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8088

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

i have just fitted some air helper springs in mine to level her out (11MY USW) when towing with the truck loaded. my thoughts were i could reduce the air pressure when the load was off to retain the current handling etc. so maintaining the best of both worlds. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

29th Feb 2012 4:29pm

nosnibod

Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 370

1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Bronze Green

I've been running standard dual-rate springs (as fitted to 2007-onwards Defenders) plus the rear helpers with standard LR dampers on my TD5 110 for 18 months. My 110 doesn't have rear seats, losing some weight, but does have a roof rack, Safari Equip spare wheel carrier and also twin rear fuel tanks.

With the co-axial springs fitted the ride is pretty good in all conditions, whether unladen with empty fuel tanks, or loaded to the hilt with the tin tent hanging off the tow ball.

For me, it's pretty much a perfect compromise. Dave
Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi

29th Feb 2012 5:43pm

MD5

Member Since: 02 May 2011
Location: Italy
Posts: 143

Thanks all for your advice. I just fitted a couple of rear air-lift to help the stock spring when my Def is fully loaded. They perform quite well and can be deflated when spring helping is not needed.

5th Mar 2012 5:47am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2431

MD5 wrote:
Thanks all for your advice. I just fitted a couple of rear air-lift to help the stock spring when my Def is fully loaded. They perform quite well and can be deflated when spring helping is not needed.

What brand and model did you get? Puma 110" SW

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5th Mar 2012 2:15pm

MD5

Member Since: 02 May 2011
Location: Italy
Posts: 143

I bought the DA5010 - Air Lift Adjustable Air Helper Springs - Def 110 130:
http://www.paddockspares.com/da5010-air-li...-pair.html

5th Mar 2012 7:42pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8088

Those are the ones i fitted.

Very impressed with them. made towing this weekend gone a much more enjoyable experience. usually with the truck loaded up for events with spares etc the back drops a fair bit which isin't normally a problem, but then stick a trailer on it and the lower nose height doesnt do any wonders for handling. these overcame the problem and gave a better ride when fully loaded. the latter being a more pressing need as i could of overcome the towing issue by lifting the hitch up. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

7th Mar 2012 8:15pm

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