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RoadForce

Member Since: 17 Jul 2014
Location: Holland
Posts: 335

2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Coniston Green

130: replace rear inner springs for air lift ánd 2 inch lift

Hi,

Because of varying load in the tub of my Td5 130 HCPU (i.e. camper unit mounted / demounted), I am considering installing Air Lift 1000 to replace the inner springs. But, I want to lift the suspension of the car by about 2 inch as well (by installing spacers for the springs, shocks and bumpstops, so reuse all the existing parts, not by installing taller springs etc.).

Will this work, or will the 2 inch suspension lift make it imossible to use/mount the airbags?

Any suggestions on what "Air Lift 1000" compatible 2 inch lift kit/spacers to fit are appreciated! Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000

3rd Nov 2014 4:15pm

Timo K

Member Since: 23 Aug 2012
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 171

I wouldn't recommend it. And to be honest I don't think the airlift springs are a very good solution to a Defender if it sees anything except road driving or very mild off road use anyhow.

I don't run any lift, but with a heavy car in tough use the air helpers were nothing but a right pain...

3rd Nov 2014 8:14pm

RoadForce

Member Since: 17 Jul 2014
Location: Holland
Posts: 335

Well Timo K, I see your point but luckily, I don't plan any heavy offroading with the car, only light offroading like gravel tracks and mild green lanes. I intend to use the car for family 'adventures', taking the camper unit to places like Scotland, Iceland, Sweden etc.. (when the kids grow up, it will be more like "France, Italy, Spain" I guess). So it will be mostly motorways and B-roads, and occasional unpaved roads that lead to nice places to camp.

The reason I want the adjustable firmness of the suspension is that occasionally, I will use the car without the camper unit. I am still in the process of building that unit, so I don't know for sure at what weight it will come in, but I as the car is now, I find it quite "bouncy" with no load in the back and on stock inner and outer springs. So I am looking for a way to adjust the harshness of the ride while still being able to carry some load. I have read good reviews on the Air Lift 1000, so that got me interested. Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000

4th Nov 2014 7:30am

Timo K

Member Since: 23 Aug 2012
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 171

Then, with anti-roll bars and spacers that fit inside the steel spring, it could be a good solution for you. They don't handle articulation well at all, and the airbags are very short for even a stock Defenders full articulation.

4th Nov 2014 6:55pm

RoadForce

Member Since: 17 Jul 2014
Location: Holland
Posts: 335

Thanks Timo K! Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000

6th Nov 2014 9:42am

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