Suspension Upgrade?

[Rimmer]

Just a quick question.

Putting a set of 130 springs under the front of my 110 to get it's nose back up.

Should I upgrade the rears as well. If so what do people reccommend.

Nothing flash, want to keep it simple. Set up for touring mainly.

Thanks to all,
Tod.

[Gav110]

Mate, I just did that - kept the rears standard. If you need any boosting for heavy trailers I recommend polyairs - preserve your ride quality. Suggest you review posts by Derek (DM_Digital - used to be DM_TD5) - he has heaps of experience with this. I certainly recommend the spring change - KarKraft, very cost effective.

[Ranga]

Just finished mine yesterday. Did the front springs (genuine LR 130 springs from Karcraft also) and then noticed the shocks were shot. That made me decide to do front and rear shocks, rear springs and damper.

I ended up going with Terrafirma shocks from Rovacraft at a very good price. If you're interested, ring the Victorian branch and ask for Stuart, and mention AULRO pricing.

[Allan]

Mate, I just did that - kept the rears standard. If you need any boosting for heavy trailers I recommend polyairs - preserve your ride quality. Suggest you review posts by Derek (DM_Digital - used to be DM_TD5) - he has heaps of experience with this. I certainly recommend the spring change - KarKraft, very cost effective.

I also did this, after trying after market springs I reverted to the Land Rover HD's in front and standard rears seems a good way to go. I as did Ranga, also fitted the Terrafirma shocks and steering damper and find them to be a good product.

Allan

[5teve]

I have finally got my TF shocks too :) looking forward to putting them on!

I still have to measure the droop at the front and i was also going to whip the bullbar off the front and weigh it as its a BIG ally bar so i could get a rough idea of the weight vs an ARB steely. Any idea what they weigh? and then any idea how much roughly a winch weighs?

will definitly replace the springs just not sure what with until i get the details...

Steve

[Allan]

I have finally got my TF shocks too :) looking forward to putting them on!

I still have to measure the droop at the front and i was also going to whip the bullbar off the front and weigh it as its a BIG ally bar so i could get a rough idea of the weight vs an ARB steely. Any idea what they weigh? and then any idea how much roughly a winch weighs?

will definitly replace the springs just not sure what with until i get the details...

Steve

Not sure of bar weight but winch is around 45-50kg, I would think all up would be 100-120 kg mark, then you have to consider weight of a 2nd battery if you are going to use one

Allan

[Gav110]

If it helps, this month's 4WD Action magazine has a comparo of 13 major bullbars on market. Helpfully includes not only weight but the 'droop' experienced on fitment (minus winch and second battery).

Stats are all for a Hilux, but still useful. Note: RovaCraft tubular bar which I have is much lighter than ARB/TJM, plus winch choice and rope vs wire can make a huge difference - esp. rope over wire.

[Allan]

If it helps, this month's 4WD Action magazine has a comparo of 13 major bullbars on market. Helpfully includes not only weight but the 'droop' experienced on fitment (minus winch and second battery).

Stats are all for a Hilux, but still useful. Note: RovaCraft tubular bar which I have is much lighter than ARB/TJM, plus winch choice and rope vs wire can make a huge difference - esp. rope over wire.

I agree with you on the RovaCraft bar, I just fitted one to my wifes 90 and the weight difference is huge. Also far better angle of attack than the ARB bar. If they made one for the SVX I think I would change mine.

Allan

[Gav110]

Apologies if this is something you've looked at - I don't know in which way the SVX does not fit it) but a good fabricator like Mulgo can adapt almost anything.

What I like about Mulgo too is he zinc treats and powder coats his work, so it looks seamless and won't rust.

I have him adapting my RovaCraft bar to include a custom antenna mount, and mounts for fog lights. Am sure he can help - as could equivalent fabricators who do tubular bar work in other states.

[Allan]

Apologies if this is something you've looked at - I don't know in which way the SVX does not fit it) but a good fabricator like Mulgo can adapt almost anything.

What I like about Mulgo too is he zinc treats and powder coats his work, so it looks seamless and won't rust.

I have him adapting my RovaCraft bar to include a custom antenna mount, and mounts for fog lights. Am sure he can help - as could equivalent fabricators who do tubular bar work in other states.

Im told the main bar obstructs the high beam lights. I had to have the ARB bar modified to fit the SVX for the same reason. Its those silly lights. I dont know why they didnt bundle them like the D3, or just leave them alone. I believe there is a bar coming from RovaCraft for the SVX but who knows when. I still cant get headlight protectors for it.

Allan

[Gav110]

That does sound a bit tricky ! Yes I was baffled why they used those lights and grill for an 'anniversary edition' as no stock Defender or series vehicle I have ever seen was factory fitted with that look. No doubt now though it's a collectors edition. Hope that RovaCraft SVX bar comes through for you mate.