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Comfier suspension options?
As we all know, we LOVE the Defender but it doesn't half crash about on even normal roads, and can be pretty tiring as a result.

I want to look into suspension options that give a smoother comfier ride, without lowering it, the ride height is fine.

Can anyone comment or recommend?

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Roy5695



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Im going to go for a bilstien B6 damper kit and rear anti roll bar for my double cab, with it primarily being used on the road carting my dogs around better road comfort is desirable, also the bilstien b6 kit doesnt hinder the off road ability.

Many suppliers of kits around, ill more than likely be using Alive as they supply the rear anti roll bar too...
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I'm sure I read somewhere of a chap who had some extreme 4x4 progressive springs coupled with Bilstiens.

From memory a standard 90 has 175lb/in front and 225lb/in rears

He had standard fronts(175lb/in) and 175/225lb progressives in the rear.

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But those also lower
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Spring isolators help if changing springs too. Thumbs Up
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Likeomg



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CarMan wrote:
But those also lower



and thats a bad thing?

im lowered with 285/65r18 tires and have no issues at all. plenty of articulation.
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I did this, Bilstien B6 damper kit, front and rear anti roll bar, made a huge difference that was immediately noticeable; I can thoroughly recommend doing this mod. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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I must agree with LOMG. Most of us pop massive wheel/tyre combos on our Defenders and I think part of the reason we like it is that the proportions look better. Further, the reduced gap between tyre and wheel arch looks 'right'. When you also consider most people wouldn't be able to spot a 1" drop in height against the original 80" height, which would take a keen eye, it's a tiny mod. So for better handling and greater comfort, why not? Additionally, how many Defender drivers really, really use the full articulation off road and would miss that extra 1" clearance? I'll be doing it when I have the chance... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

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my 90 on alive springs, sport springs rather than comfort...

can't tell its lowered apart from the fact the car sits level

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Grenadier wrote:
I must agree with LOMG. Most of us pop massive wheel/tyre combos on our Defenders and I think part of the reason we like it is that the proportions look better. Further, the reduced gap between tyre and wheel arch looks 'right'. When you also consider most people wouldn't be able to spot a 1" drop in height against the original 80" height, which would take a keen eye, it's a tiny mod. So for better handling and greater comfort, why not? Additionally, how many Defender drivers really, really use the full articulation off road and would miss that extra 1" clearance? I'll be doing it when I have the chance... Thumbs Up

Our 90 came with ARBs standard,.... did yours?, & if so, did you replace both, & did you use the standard mounts & bushes?
Regards, Pickles.
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Which version of the Bilstein B6 damper is it?

On the Bilsten website they have:

B6
B6 Damptronic
B6 Adjustable 10
B6 Offroad 2016 D4 HSE

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Got one! Cool 2016 D4 HSE

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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Hi All

These are the B6 Dampers that you would be after.

http://www.alivetuning.com/product/bilstein-b6-damper-kit/

Cheers
Alex Divers Thumbs Up
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