Thread: Defender 130 Rear Spring Problem

Aftermarket shocks I’m guessing.

You can remove the inner and run a heavier outer spring without a problem and it should help prevent the issue.

Or retainer plates, although I’m not sure they can be fitted with the inner coil.

For your use, a 400kg constant load coil would do the trick, and should remain in place depending how long your shocks are.

Yep, dampers are too long.
The stock shocks won't let that happen.
You'll need to make retainers, hose clamps can work, I used them but they will need semi-regular replacement as they snap.

I ran my 130 for years without the inners and stock 330lb main springs. (Tdi)
The car tared between 2650 and 2950kg without driver.

OK so you guys are suggesting that I remove the inner spring to help with ride - not required for my light usage, and also to add some type of retainer? My local mechanic has just fitted new shocks all round, wish I was aware of this at the time. He advised to go with EFS.

Can't see why you couldn't retain the springs you have top and bottom, shouldn't be to hard.

Thanks guys for your input. This has steered me to the Kingpin HD Spring Clamp, ordered today.

Have you thought of getting rid of them and putting a beefier outer spring and Air-Man Airbags? I did this and it is a phenomenal improvement. I can also change the ride depending on how much weight I am carrying or what type of terrain I am traversing from a simple 2 valve setup on the side of the vehicle
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The problem of the spring coming out appears to be that the shock absorber is too long and doesn't suit the spring. The best choice is to put a shorter shock absorber or a longer spring. You could also put a spring spacer in which will raise the the spring up to compensate for the extra travel.
If you like the current height of your 130 get the shop that sold you the shockers, to supply you the correct length set of shocks.

increasing the retainer strength is only needed for extreme travel setups

Ian
Bittern

Originally Posted by Chenz

Have you thought of getting rid of them and putting a beefier outer spring and Air-Man Airbags? I did this and it is a phenomenal improvement. I can also change the ride depending on how much weight I am carrying or what type of terrain I am traversing from a simple 2 valve setup on the side of the vehicle
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Did same thing about 5years ago ,best handling improvement ever ,used to sway all over the place.