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malleefowl
9th April 2010, 02:20 PM
Hi all,
Have done some searching and it seems the options are-

Heavy duty OEM or 130 springs-NRC9448/9449

Kings KRFR-03HD

Also interested if anyone has triedWhite Tiger springs from Les Richmond Automotive
Other sugestions also welcome.Don't want to substantially change the ride characteristics of the vehicle
Thanks,
Mary
Xtreme
9th April 2010, 03:35 PM
I'd recommend that you go for the Heavy duty OEM or 130 springs-NRC9448/9449.
I've had them in three Defenders with standard rear springs and polyairs and have no complaints.
Drover
9th April 2010, 04:08 PM
I have got 50mm raised height OME front springs, with standard LR shocks.

Standard rear spring and shocks with "Poly Air" bags.

It has got an ARB bull bar and a 1200lb winch.

Ride is like factory, all good. Ride height is up a bit at the front. 92.5cm from the ground to edge of the wheel arch flare, front and rear, vehicle (2008 - 110) sits flat.
MacFamily
9th April 2010, 06:33 PM
x3 on the 130 springs-NRC9448/9449 also have standard rear springs with polyair bags
Chucaro
9th April 2010, 06:48 PM
I have in my 110 the factory standard springs with the Delphi di Darbon shocks and work like a dream.

IMHO the standard springs on the Defe are very good, good flex and very smooth ride.
malleefowl
10th April 2010, 12:45 PM
Seems the consensus is for the 130 springs.
My next question is where to obtain them and approx cost?
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mary
MacFamily
10th April 2010, 04:22 PM
Seems the consensus is for the 130 springs.
My next question is where to obtain them and approx cost?
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mary


I bought mine from Karcraft almost two years ago for $63.00 dollars each plus freight.I would Imagine they have gorn up in price a little by now.

Give them a call or email Karcraft Australia (http://www.karcraft.com.au/home.php)
JamesH
11th April 2010, 11:08 AM
I put the OEM HD/130 springs on my 96 Defender (I have ARB bar and a bonnet mounted spare) and they have been fine. The decision was based on research here, like you. Sorted the front end droop well & truly and I'm happy.

But having said that, my Landy mechanic and the indie service centre here wondered why I didn't just go the Kings option. Cheaper, available, and they've had no complaints. I had to order the OEM in.