Thread: D90 build - 35's min lift & track width,locked, rear winch?

Yep as Wayne says I am running std bumps and my 33s are just 255'85's

My reference to the smaller springs and measuring the clearance was just as information really. I know how the axles move, but put the measurement up in case anyone with a 110 could measure a comparison really. I think the 110 would have just under 1.5" clearance on the same tyres, which as a percentage is a big change.

90's dont tend to rub the spring seats atall. Speaking from experience. 110's I agree do.

Thanks for the kind words too Wayne. It has been a long process, and involved a lot of broken parts! Underdrive is really cool. Only used it twice so far, but then I have only used the car twice really!

With it rubbing the paint on the under side of the rear arch lips, it wont do it if you jack stuff up. Only in fairly serious situations when it really loads up.

next time I have it offroad, I will flex it up on the back and measure the clearance to the spring seats.

I would actually like to lower my car an inch but that would be very hard work

Pete
I will take some measurements when it dries out here
I would like to lower mine as well,but I have just had my vehicle weighed on all 4 corners and fitted new front springs,which are a big improvement over the old Dobinson Flexi coils.So I am not keen to spend more at the moment,just to lower it an inch.

I really like the new look of the 90 with the new barwork and fenders,and I like the look of the winch bar now with the ends turned up,looks all business now
I am looking forward to getting out in mine and trying the underdrive,but the weather looks like it may be a while before that happens,as the tracks are way too wet down here to get out and about.As I don't want to go out and chop things up
But when I do eventually get out for a play,I will post up some pics

good news with 13.5 wide clearing on a 90 thanks

Yes, by "no bumps" i mean no rubbing with no bump stop extensions

I picked up my 90 on Saturday with 40km on the clock, 120km in it was going through it's first taste of mud on the way out to Wheeny Creek.

I was pretty nervous to see what it would or wouldn't do on the rock steps but we were surprised considering it's completely stock

Mate, it’s not just brand loyalty when I tell you that you've got to spend a LOT of money on a Wrangler to get it close to the ability of a stock 90.

Obviously your own choices on your own car, but there is really no need to go absolutely radical with the mods before you get used to the 90’s abilities. Explore the limits yourself and chose your mods to overcome those when you find them. I can guarantee you that you’ll be impressed how far you’ll have to push to find those limits...

A very moderate lift coupled with 285/75/16 or 255/85/16 will give you as much diff clearance as you’ll ever need outside competition standards. Spend some money on protection and armour to prevent damage and that car will take you anywhere you wish to go!

i said surprising not mind blowing! - we were doing the easiest of the 5 options up the steps!!

i do like how high 1st feels at least like low 2nd. will run them side by side and see

Pity they don't do Land Rover Experience here in Australia. The guys out at Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire would be able to show you what "mind blowing" is with a stock Defender 90...

What about the rear winch? I've looked at this.. but my fuel tank would need to be made smaller.. (in a 110..)

I managed to fit one in mine with a bit (lot) of work. Its not impossible