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CFB



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Replacing front suspension
As I am planning on fitting a winch and bumper on my 110 I know that the front standard springs won't be up to the job, the front is already sitting much lower than the rear which I think is normal for the CSW.

Question is, can I just fit a pair of longer heavy duty springs and shockers to the front or do I need to do the rears too? Only looking at a 1.5" lift but the back looks high enough as it is. Andy
Post #29698 13th Apr 2010 12:05pm
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ken



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Half a Job Andy Rolling with laughter
Post #29708 13th Apr 2010 1:04pm
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
I fitted OME 751 and got 1.5". You can do a search on this forum as well about HD LR springs Puma 110" SW

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Post #29709 13th Apr 2010 1:04pm
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Will replace all 4 if req. just wondered if it was necessary Laughing Andy
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Andy only did the front on mine 1" thou and level her out but mine has OEM HD springs at the rear
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CFB



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Are the HD rears the ones with another spring inside the main spring? Andy
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
NOT REALLY. HD REAR SPRINGS ARE JUST STIFFER. YOU CAN SET UP THE INNER ONES AS WELL. Puma 110" SW

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Post #29718 13th Apr 2010 2:07pm
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ken wrote:
Andy only did the front on mine 1" thou and level her out but mine has OEM HD springs at the rear



Ahem, Who fitted the front ones Ken Whistle You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things
Post #29727 13th Apr 2010 3:47pm
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Alex e



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one of his workshop numpties i expect, or you........ Whistle same result tho Laughing
Post #29731 13th Apr 2010 4:04pm
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