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RFOZ



Member Since: 29 Sep 2021
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Best quality springs
Hello

I've got a 90 TD5 van.

I'm after a good quality relatively standard suspension set up. It's a utility vehicle used for all sorts of things from driving empty, camping trips, green laning & towing heavy trailers.

I've decided I want Fox 2.0 non-remote shocks as these seem the best quality...

Springs:
I don't particularly want the springs rusting through prematurely.
Genuine Land Rover or Flatdog seem the higher priced options...are they really any better than Britpart or Bearmach for example?

Thanks in advance, I appreciate there are several threads on suspension but I've not found the answer to make a decision!
Post #933056 10th Dec 2021 10:50am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Why do you want to change your springs if you want a standard setup, which I assume you currently already have?
Post #933058 10th Dec 2021 11:10am
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RFOZ



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Corrosion.
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Honestly, try the alive comfort springs… much better ride, I’ve towed 3 ton + a few times now and no drama.
Post #933066 10th Dec 2021 12:52pm
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RFOZ



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I have had a chat with Alive regarding their comfort springs as they were my number one choice. They did warn me against them for towing heavy loads so I’ve started looking at standard springs again. I’d be quite happy with Eibach quality but prefer standard spring rates. Yes maybe not quite as compliant as Alive comfort springs and Fox 2.0 shocks but more “utility” when required.
Does anyone sell Eibach springs in standard spring rates?
Post #933068 10th Dec 2021 1:04pm
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I initially was the one who discovered the issue with the alive springs towing heavy, but since then made some modifications with the longer spring and tow a 2.6ton boat & tri axle ifor around without issue…
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Mo Murphy



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Every spring you put under your Defender will rust unfortunately, they're in just about the worst place. Standard genuine shocks will probably do a better job of day to day work than fancy Fox shocks.
Just my twopennysworth
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
Post #933073 10th Dec 2021 1:22pm
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Likeomg



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There’s no comparison between standard lr shocks and fox’s.

It’s night and day difference
Post #933077 10th Dec 2021 1:44pm
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
+1 For the alive/fox set up.
Post #933088 10th Dec 2021 3:42pm
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kaney



Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Speak with Gywn Lewis 4x4
https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/contact/
He will give you good advice
Post #933156 10th Dec 2021 11:26pm
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GREENI



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Fox/Alive(eibach). Go from a crashy 90 to actually feeling damping work, no brainer.
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carrotbay



Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel XS CSW Auto Santorini Black
Me too for Alive comfort springs and fox shocks .. been excellent on my 110
Post #933227 11th Dec 2021 6:30pm
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RFOZ



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Alive springs certainly seem well loved!
...Do they have any competition at all?
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mikeh501



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Id just get some standard OEM LR ones theres not much wrong with them and you see them on ebay all the time as take off items from newish defenders when people are upgrading for not much £.
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Gravygraham



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
I too am considering fitting Fox 2.0 shocks with Alive Comfort springs on one of my 90’s. My only trouble is deciding whether to opt for standard height or 1” lower. I presume there’s a touch less roll on the lower ones but seeing as my Stirling Moss days are behind me I’m struggling to make a choice. Anyone got any comments on either setup?
Post #942637 15th Feb 2022 8:09pm
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