Suspension Advice Needed

I would just like to say that Ian has followed MANY locked and lifted defenders off road in his Standard 90....

Ian used to constantly get the " you better not come this way you wont make it" well guess what he did. including following another 90 that was on 33's and twin locked....that was included a huge cross axles amongst other things.

I'm not saying people shouldnt lift their cars (mine is lifted) by a long shot, but I to get fed up of hearing the "you wont follow me in a standard car" just like you get fed up of hearing that standard cars are fine. I'm not saying he would follow people absolutely EVERYWHERE to claim that would be ludicrous.

But I would almost bet you would be surprised just how far he gets in his standard car....some people dont give standard cars enough credit...a lot of it is about who is behind the wheel.

and I agree with pat a lot of people lift their cars I think because its the done thing, not because they REALLY need it.

I lifted mine so I can get a better view of the girls legs in the car next to me at the lights, isn't that why we all do it ? :whistling:

mmm I don't hahahahahah:D

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Originally Posted by Dockstrada

I lifted mine so I can get a better view of the girls legs in the car next to me at the lights, isn't that why we all do it ? :whistling:

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a) what are lights ?
b) everyone around here drives a 4WD



:angel: :D

The only reason I have Aftermarket LRA Orange front springs in my 110 is the Isuzu is heavier than a Tdi, otherwise I'd stick with FACTORY 130 fronts.The rears are standard Defender red stripe, Decarbon shocks allround.
Loaded I have an exemplary ride, especially with the campertrailer on. Unladen it is a bit harsh in the rear but I live with it. I will no doubt go down the rear airspring route at some point, I have driven some with them converted and the ride is definately better unladen, and fantastic when laden and adjusted.

I have Defender front and rear anti roll bars too, welded the factory brackets to the front chassis rails and used a Rangie front diff housing. Very happy with it all round actually :)


JC

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Originally Posted by rick130

a) what are lights ?
b) everyone around here drives a 4WD



:angel: :D

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Its a beer the girls drink :D

Summer is just around the corner.
When you live near the beach things get interesting on a hot day :p

This is what my front LHS spring/shocker looks like.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/09/228.jpg

It would seem that the shocker is rubbed by the spring (presumably at full articulation). Is this OK or should I do something about it ?

I assume this is what spring dislocation cones are for, to stop this happening ? or should I use spring retaining plates instead ? :confused:. I assume that the springs are standard. This is front LHS, the front RHS has a red/orange stripe. Shockers aren't original but I assume (without measuring) that they are standard shockers (part no 747510 Made in USA).

Deano :)

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Originally Posted by DeanoH

This is what my front LHS spring/shocker looks like.



It would seem that the shocker is rubbed by the spring (presumably at full articulation). Is this OK or should I do something about it ?

I assume this is what spring dislocation cones are for, to stop this happening ? or should I use spring retaining plates instead ? :confused:. I assume that the springs are standard.
Deano :)

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Personally I'd look at doing something about it.

Spring dislocation cones are to allow your axle to droop as far as the shock will go and be able to slide back up into their seats.

Spring retaining plates are to stop the springs dropping out of their seats therefore not utilising the extra travel of the shock.

Whther the extra travel accomplishes anything considering there is no weight on the wheel (as the spring is not contacting both ends) is a different topic.

I don't believe either device will fix your problem.

Ok well being as though Presses seem to be like arse holes (everyone has one)

what make would you recommend and would you say we should at least get a 30T? especially as Rick used 25 to put an A frame ball joint in..which no doubt we will have to do in the 90 soon its got a big clunk coming form the rear.

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Originally Posted by dullbird

Ok well being as though Presses seem to be like arse holes (everyone has one)

what make would you recommend and would you say we should at least get a 30T? especially as Rick used 25 to put an A frame ball joint in..which no doubt we will have to do in the 90 soon its got a big clunk coming form the rear.

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It was over 25 ton just to get the old one out.

Sometimes you can be lucky and belt them out with a lumpy hammer, other times you need the press.

I think I used near that pressure pressing out (or in ?) when I was swapping to the Haultech holey bushes in the front radius arms years ago.