Lowering a Range Rover Classic

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Originally Posted by Slunnie

With a 25% stiffer spring rate and 1" lower ride height, if those springs are constant rate as they appear to be, then you will need shocks that are shorter than normal as well. 350RRC is also right on the money with regards to how you would need to spec the valving on the shocks for that setup to retain a nice ride, but you will still get harshness because you will be on the bumpstops all of the time when you hit bumps.

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Including rubber shock bushes on compression and poly on rebound.

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Have been thinking of doing this to mine - mainly because the boge is stuffed and to keep it level I’ve had to put stiffer springs than I want to in the back. Or at least use the standard springs with a couple of bags to keep it level when loaded.

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I can't find the link any more, but a Mazda 323 front strut can be used as a Boge replacement. One ball end is a direct match AFAIR.

You'd have a bit of fun with that.

DL

A really simple fix to fit your RRC inside your garage is to put heavy stuff on it or request people to ride when you are about to park, that would lower it a bit and give you some clearance, though I do understand it would be a hustle but it all depends on you though, goodluck on that! [smilebigeye]

Why not try TRS Adelaide who are Land Rover wreckers . They may have some stock springs.

Regards PhilipA

I have those FF springs in mine lower by 1" for all reasons you quote. And front anti roll bar. It rides well got Bilstein B6 shocks. Its a nice driving ROAD car. Had Dobsons in before that were supposed to be standard height but in fact were 2" taller than stock. Softer/nicer ride but to tall. Truck drives well flat on corners etc. Does it have plush ride on really rough stuff? No but its not going there

Meccles, do you know how much bump stop clearance you have front and rear with the 1” lowered FF springs.
Also, are you still using the self leveling strut in the rear suspension. The reason I ask is, if the suspension is lowered, the struts will “think” you have a load in the back and it will endeavour to raise the rear back up to normal operating height, negating the effect of lowered suspension.

Regards
Phil

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Personally I wouldn’t put heavy duty springs in an RRC - they ruin the ride quality - been there, and have since removed them and gone back to standard spring rates - you can get a variety of heights like this which will
maintain the ride quality.

I’d call Les Richmond Autos - they understand Rangies very well in all areas and particularly springs - they have a huge range and would give you good advice on how to get the ride height you’re after and maintain the comfort.

Coil Springs

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Go back to standard or a tad lower.... the Classic is NOT a road - racer, you're wasting your time and money and life... trying to make it one.

If you MUST have sway bars, keep them light...

Put a stronger return spring on the accelerator.[bigwhistle]

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Personally I wouldn’t put heavy duty springs in an RRC - they ruin the ride quality - been there, and have since removed them and gone back to standard spring rates - you can get a variety of heights like this which will
maintain the ride quality.

I’d call Les Richmond Autos - they understand Rangies very well in all areas and particularly springs - they have a huge range and would give you good advice on how to get the ride height you’re after and maintain the comfort.

Coil Springs

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Go back to standard or a tad lower.... the Classic is NOT a road - racer, you're wasting your time and money and life... trying to make it one.

If you MUST have sway bars, keep them light...

In my mis-spent youth, I put strong GAS dampers on a CM Valiant. (Factory direct, when I was in SA, years ago...[bigsad] )
- DID IT HOLD THE ROAD - at 160km/h + .... a 6 cyl / 245"..... Go-cart,. ANd same level of discomfort as,,,,

Got back to WA, and chucked them. Impossible around town,. Lesson learned[bigsad]

Put a stronger return spring on the accelerator.[bigwhistle]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to make a road racer out of it.
i just want it to sit a little lower and roll less.
I had a 1975 model in the early 80’s with an anti roll bar on the front, but it still rolled disconcertingly (according to my wife) but it drove very nicely.
I did eventually fit a P76 V8 that I rebuilt and coupled with the LT95 with 0.996 transfer case ratio was a tremendous on road and off road machine.
It is the fond memories of that car that drove me to buy another one [happycry]
Ah nostalgia, it ain’t what it used to be [bigsmile1]

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Originally Posted by Phil 850

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to make a road racer out of it.
i just want it to sit a little lower and roll less.
I had a 1975 model in the early 80’s with an anti roll bar on the front, but it still rolled disconcertingly (according to my wife) but it drove very nicely.
I did eventually fit a P76 V8 that I rebuilt and coupled with the LT95 with 0.996 transfer case ratio was a tremendous on road and off road machine.
It is the fond memories of that car that drove me to buy another one [happycry]
Ah nostalgia, it ain’t what it used to be [bigsmile1]

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The car's not for you.

Go and find something else that fits in the garage, OR leave it outside.