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munch90



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what springs will a 07 xs 90 have as standard
heavy duty ? standard ?
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K9F



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Heavy Duty. Thumbs Up
Munch my 08 has heavy duty and all the XS of that era were advertised as having HD suspension as standard. I believe later this option was no longer offered.
I am unsure of this last fact but was lead to believe the HD suspension gave you a 1" lift over non HD springs. Hope this helps. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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munch90



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thanks k9f . thought I remembered right about h/d suspension on xs

mine does seem a bit higher then most ive seen , so could be the 1 inch extra

but it does seem a bit harsh to drive , so what springs to fit ? cant go any higher , don't really want it any lower either ! ( maybe a bit as I could space up to get height right )

new h/t springs ?
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Suspension can be an emotive issue. What suits one doesn't suit another. I considered a 'lift' four years ago and rather than 'bushing' radius arms, castor angles, turrets and all sorts of bits 'n' bobs were thrown into the mix. In the end I decided it was a 'wish' rather than a 'must' as I was relatively happy with the standard HD setup together with my own driving style and needs.
Still on the standard setup nearly 5 years later and still happy. Is it something you really 'need' or are you 'tinkering?' (No offence meant or implied) Just asking if you really need to mess with it?

Bow down Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #436850 10th Jul 2015 8:59am
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tinkering I think is more like it ! (think I might have caterhamism )

yes put up with it and not had any problems in 7 odd years , so might just stick with it Rolling Eyes
Post #436852 10th Jul 2015 9:11am
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Fully understandable....usually with me it's my week off between shifts, money to burn and all the job list with regards to household chores done and dusted! Then what? I know I'll go tinker a little.......

Laughing If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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custom90



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No need for HD springs unless you tow heavy trailers or for example have a very heavy bumper and winch or internal load.
D44 used to do some nice Eibach springs which were softish, not sure if they still do though.
Post #436867 10th Jul 2015 10:33am
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yes got a 3.5t ifor tiltbed , so h/d handy for that Thumbs Up

just been out in it , and its not bad really at all

as k9f says got a bit of time so just making things up to change Rolling with laughter
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custom90



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Yes, I'd imagine so or the Landy would get nose high wouldn't it.
I'm on the post 1997 licence so do not have B+E licence category so only tow light.
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