stock height defender

[rangietragic]

What is the distance between front bump stops on standard 130?I think mine has sagged because of bull bar and winch.

[Patchy]

Im also keen to know this as my 110 isn't sitting level would think they should be the same between models... if sagged think ill go a small lift at the same time:)

[TroyFenda]

No idea as to the exact ride height however I had the same drama on my '09 110 that has an ARB bull bar and heavy duty warn winch.

The front suspension had sagged around 20-25mm and was noticeably different from the back. I ended up upgrading both the front and rear suspension with Old Man Emu in a heavy duty rating that was stronger than the stock suspension from the factory. The ride height is now roughly even from front to back.

I also added a double carden prop seat on the front that eliminated a weird vibration I got through the transfer case in 5th and 6th as a result of the changed ride height. A small sub note on the suspension brochure mentions that this is a common problem on Defenders with altered ride heights.

[Patchy]

Yeah I've heard that bout the drive shaft will 2 inch be ok or does it need the drive shalt double uni and how much it set u back... I've got a work account with drive shafts australia might have to see what they can do as always been pretty good for pricing

[dawsey]

my 110 dropped about 30ml with the bar fitted ..replaced the front coils with king springs hd, to bring it up pretty much stock again maybe just a bit more..done 6000kms doesnt seem to be a problem with the drive shaft so far, mine probably dropped more than yours as its not a wagon but a dual cab . Probably a bit lighter in the rear end.

[Cracka]

my 110 dropped about 30ml with the bar fitted ..replaced the front coils with king springs hd, to bring it up pretty much stock again maybe just a bit more..done 6000kms doesnt seem to be a problem with the drive shaft so far, mine probably dropped more than yours as its not a wagon but a dual cab . Probably a bit lighter in the rear end.

Was that 30mm with just the bar or bar plus winch Dawsey?

[rangietragic]

Ok,so no one seems to know.How about distance from centre of hub to wheel arch flare?Doesn't have to be a 130.

[Grappler]

What is the distance between front bump stops on standard 130?I think mine has sagged because of bull bar and winch.
see this post
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/157264-puma-suspension-height.html#post1743835

My 130 when it was new with bar and canopy was

88mm front both sides
L rear 132
R rear 128

[dawsey]

Was that 30mm with just the bar or bar plus winch Dawsey?

bar plus winch, quite noticeable on a d/c, I think the back end sits a bit higher than a wagon that I've noticed .(just read the first post..just noticed were talkin 130 not 110..sorry about that)

[Cracka]

bar plus winch, quite noticeable on a d/c, I think the back end sits a bit higher than a wagon that I've noticed .(just read the first post..just noticed were talkin 130 not 110..sorry about that)

Good on ya, thanks mate.

[Didge]

I replaced my front shocks and springs with stock standards and picked up an 80mm lift in the front - I think the gunbarrels running along the doors is supposed to be horizontal when everything is ok with your suspension.

[TroyFenda]

Yeah I've heard that bout the drive shaft will 2 inch be ok or does it need the drive shalt double uni and how much it set u back... I've got a work account with drive shafts australia might have to see what they can do as always been pretty good for pricing

My double carden joint front prop shaft was $480 ish fitted by ARB. Shop around as the same shaft went for varying amounts of money and the variance was, well, quite surprising.

I also didn't go for a heavy duty version which nearly double the price from the same outlet as I was told that this is more suitable for people doing competition styled 4wd'ing. Horses for courses.

[Grappler]

here is the page with stock ride heights 90, 110 and 130 from 2011 Land Rover Vehicle Specs