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4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
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2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

Smoothest riding suspension set up 110 CSW

looking for input and suggestions...

My 2000 MY 110 CSW has factory HD springs still on it. I am very happy with the drivability and feel of this 110. Everytime I drive my wifes MK III Rangie I think perhaps my suspension set up in the 110 could be a tad better? For fun I have done some research but other than air ride, nothing definitive on a smooth riding 110 seems to be out there. I do a lot of blacktop driving, but my passion is off road, expedition stuff, off the beaten path so to speak. Its a Td5, winch bumper with 11500 lb winch, rear swing away wheel carrier and usually has two people in it on most trips. All crago is pulled by a 1/4 ton M416 conversion expedition trailer so the rear usually only has some clothes a fridge and some chairs.

So what would you lads and lasses have to suggest for a smoother ride than what I have?

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15th Oct 2016 4:38pm

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

If you want a nice ride, airsuspension.

Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
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15th Oct 2016 5:15pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Alive Performance do 'comfort' suspension upgrade but not sure what it's like or if it's suitable. James
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15th Oct 2016 8:56pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2825

Isn't it the shocks that affect how hard the ride is?
My 1989 Ferrari Mondial t had a switch on the dash with three settings for the suspension (soft, medium and hard)
The settings changed the damping with motorized adjusters on the top of each shock.
Obviously no changes were made to the springs, which being a Ferrari l assume were fairly hard.

In "soft" it floated over bad roads like an old Cortina.
In "medium" it was firm, like you'd expect from a car of that type.
In "hard" it was rock hard....for track use according to the handbook.

So, would this not also work with a Defender? Softer shocks = smoother ride.

Last edited by lightning on 25th Oct 2016 6:49am. Edited 2 times in total

24th Oct 2016 7:38pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

Speak to a proper Old Man Emu dealer and after telling them what sort of loads you carry and over what terrain, they can combine springs with dampers and be able to meet your needs.

24th Oct 2016 8:18pm

Cold_n_Wet

Member Since: 15 Oct 2012
Location: Bergen
Posts: 244

Try OME springs and Koni raid shocks, a friend has that on his 110 and I like that alot.

Glen "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.

24th Oct 2016 9:35pm

pj2106

Member Since: 20 Dec 2012
Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire
Posts: 1500

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Speak to Ben at flat dog he will be able to recommend the best sit up as they prep expedition trucks all the time 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
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24th Oct 2016 9:47pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2825

I might look at it for my 110. I use it on the road with light loads and it is quite bouncy at the back.
Running with a full tank of diesel makes it a fair bit better.
I fitted anti roll bars (not standard on 2005 110 CSW) and that made a big improvement on corners, it used to roll like a ship in a gale.

25th Oct 2016 6:53am

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49065.html

Sheffield company "coilsprings"

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

25th Oct 2016 7:52am

Nidge

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
Posts: 818

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue

Standard Lr progressive Springs and Koni Shocks, and upgrade the anti roll bars, most of the expedition springs are too hard unless your loaded up. 285 tyres too will help.

N.

25th Oct 2016 5:14pm

VeeTee

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1512

I have Koni Raid Heavy Track shocks, they are adjustable.

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25th Oct 2016 5:43pm

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