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90GTR

Member Since: 05 May 2020
Location: London
Posts: 198

2016 Defender 90 V8 Petrol Works V8 Auto Santorini Black

Suspension setup difference between TD5 CSW / Hardtop / Pick

I've got a 90 TD5 hardtop which I want to drive a bit more like my TD5 CSW,

Granted my CSW has had a lot of upgrades, but I wondered if there was a spec difference between the CSW factory springs and shocks vs the hardtop and pickup variant?

Also as a side note, my CSW have some aftermarket shock absorbers, they've got a dark navy blue casing but no markings on, does it hint a brand to any of you?

Thank you,

26th May 2021 7:55pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3414

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Csw have dual rate springs. Soft when empty and get harder when loaded.
Gross weight is also different from the HT or pickup. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

26th May 2021 8:13pm

90GTR

Member Since: 05 May 2020
Location: London
Posts: 198

Thanks Dinnu!

Yes this hardtop is very crashy on uneven road

26th May 2021 8:34pm

Jamie1992

Member Since: 26 Jan 2019
Location: Haxey
Posts: 18

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green

Is it possible to put duel rates shocks on a pickup/ht?

27th May 2021 8:02am

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3414

Yes, it is possible.

Have a look at the table with part numbers on this site: http://www.red90.ca/rovers/springinfo.html
Unfortunately this list does not have the latest spring specs fitted on puma.

Spring rate will affect how harsh your ride is. The higher the spring rate, the faster the spring will push the chassis up after hitting a bump. I suggest you first try to determine what springs you have then you know your current spring rate. Then choose a spring with lower spring rate. When going for lower spring rate, you will also need to choose longer spring, as the spring will compress more for the same weight. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

27th May 2021 8:57pm

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