Thread: Perentie Springs

The Terrafirma HD commercial shocks would be suitable.

Perenties are already lifted 40mm front and 50mm rear over stock Defender, as measured the Gwyn Lewis way.

If you refer to my thread here, I compiled a list of all the springs and there specs. When I can afford it I'll be going OME 766 and 755 springs and maybe a spacer.

Unfortunately I couldn't find the info of the Perentie Springs, but they must be around the 420mm mark and have a high spring rate.

Originally Posted by BadCo.

Perenties are already lifted 40mm front and 50mm rear over stock Defender, as measured the Gwyn Lewis way. If you refer to my thread here, I compiled a list of all the springs and there specs. When I can afford it I'll be going OME 766 and 755 springs and maybe a spacer. Unfortunately I couldn't find the info of the Perentie Springs, but they must be around the 420mm mark and have a high spring rate.

Thanks BadCo - yes I've read your thread and that's what I'm leaning toward. I also have some helper airbags to throw in but I want to make sure I don't end up closer to the ground. Mine seems to sit lower than other perenties, in fact all the survey models seem to sit lower particularly in the front.

Probably to do with the winch, extra generator, batteries, solid roof etc.

OME 766 and 755s would be the way to go, then some packers to level it out or to get the right height.

I am interested to hear what other people think though...

Originally Posted by BadCo.

Probably to do with the winch, extra generator, batteries, solid roof etc. OME 766 and 755s would be the way to go, then some packers to level it out or to get the right height. I am interested to hear what other people think though...

Yeah I've already pulled out the alternator and mine didn't come with the extra batteries.

Originally Posted by dingsy

Yeah I've already pulled out the alternator and mine didn't come with the extra batteries.

could it be that the front shocks/springs are done due to carrying around that lopsided weight of the 24v alternator? That thing must be seriously heavy, I'd never seen one that big before, bloody enormous!

Originally Posted by Chris078

could it be that the front shocks/springs are done due to carrying around that lopsided weight of the 24v alternator? That thing must be seriously heavy, I'd never seen one that big before, bloody enormous!

Yeah it must have been near on 30 kilos when I pulled it out - at least it felt that heavy anyway!

Yes I suspect sag due to the weight which is why I'm out for some new springs!

I'm thinking about getting the axle weights measured once I've got the setup right. What I don't know how to do is take this information and use it to pick the right springs.