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| bwanashamba Member Since: 03 Jan 2012 Location: tanzania Posts: 14  
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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.
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28th Feb 2012 8:06am |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2455  
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Rear medium duty OME springs and 850 kg of rock samples
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29th Feb 2012 3:18pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8172  
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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 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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29th Feb 2012 4:29pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 370  
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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 |
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29th Feb 2012 5:43pm |
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| MD5 Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 143 
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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.
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5th Mar 2012 5:47am |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2455
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What brand and model did you get? Puma 110" SW
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5th Mar 2012 2:15pm |
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| MD5 Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 143
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I bought the DA5010 - Air Lift Adjustable Air Helper Springs - Def 110 130:
http://www.paddockspares.com/da5010-air-li...-pair.html |
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5th Mar 2012 7:42pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8172
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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 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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7th Mar 2012 8:15pm |
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