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  1. 8th May 2014, 09:31 PM #1
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    suspension comfort...

    I would like to perhaps upgrade the suspension to make the ride smoother in my D1. Current gear is genuine shocks and springs in good working condition and there is no problem with the ride but I would love something that will make it just that much smoother and lighter.

    General idea is I have a rough as guts Defender with high tide marks 3/4 way up the door that currently stinks like the west coast of Tassie's best quality mud - in contrast I think I could really do with a comfortable vehicle to do the rest of lives transport requirements.
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    If springs and shocks are original they would be well past it by now, original spec springs and stock replacement shocks should improve the ride.
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  3. 9th May 2014, 10:06 AM #3
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    I don't think you would find any aftermarket stuff that would be soft and squishy like Genuine Land Rover stuff.......everything these days all seems to be 'Tough', or made of Ironmen etc etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by discovery39 View Post
    I don't think you would find any aftermarket stuff that would be soft and squishy like Genuine Land Rover stuff.......everything these days all seems to be 'Tough', or made of Ironmen etc etc.
    LRA have a good range of springs and can match them for pretty much any end use.
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  5. 9th May 2014, 02:36 PM #5
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    Interesting as I've just been hunting around for the same answer to the same question.
    Here is what I know and have found out!!

    I had a Rangie years back with Bilstein shocks on with an AWESOME ride. I could jump a gutter and you didn't feel it.
    So, I upgraded my springs in my Disco to Dobinsons with an extra 2" and have just put Terrafirma shocks on.
    They are not bad! They are nowhere near what the Rangie was or, what I was hoping for but, not bad.

    Why don't you get some expert Land Rover advice on fitting Rangie Springs maybe?? The terrafirma shocks are not bad and have been made to replicate the original Landie ones.
    Whatever you do, don't buy thoose cheap adjustable chinese shocks! As soon as I did anything serious they snapped. Seriously, they're ****!
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  6. 9th May 2014, 02:43 PM #6
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    Progressive springs should be softer than linear ones, too.
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  7. 9th May 2014, 06:36 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    Progressive springs should be softer than linear ones, too.
    Can you explain that to me Mick???
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    arent there air bag options for the d1? surely you wouldnt get a better ride than them
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  9. 11th May 2014, 02:31 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peppercorn View Post
    Can you explain that to me Mick???
    Progressive spring are initially softer and then harden up as the spring compresses. This means it doesn't jar as much on smaller bumps, but then gets stiffer, perhaps as the vehicle leans around a corner.
    Linear springs are the same compression rate their whole length.
    I currently have linear, but next time will go progressive, for a smoother ride over smaller bumps.
    I will add airbags in the rear to keep the back of the vehicle from dropping when I drop the trailer on it, while retaining the softer ride when not towing.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Peppercorn View Post
    Interesting as I've just been hunting around for the same answer to the same question.
    Here is what I know and have found out!!

    I had a Rangie years back with Bilstein shocks on with an AWESOME ride. I could jump a gutter and you didn't feel it.
    So, I upgraded my springs in my Disco to Dobinsons with an extra 2" and have just put Terrafirma shocks on.
    They are not bad! They are nowhere near what the Rangie was or, what I was hoping for but, not bad.

    Why don't you get some expert Land Rover advice on fitting Rangie Springs maybe?? The terrafirma shocks are not bad and have been made to replicate the original Landie ones.
    Whatever you do, don't buy thoose cheap adjustable chinese shocks! As soon as I did anything serious they snapped. Seriously, they're ****!
    I was considering the Bilstein's but at $220 an end with no guarantee on the kind of ride I was looking for some opinions like yours first.


    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    Progressive springs should be softer than linear ones, too.
    Interesting... I wonder who I can talk to about find a "soft" spring?

    Quote Originally Posted by Vanderz View Post
    arent there air bag options for the d1? surely you wouldnt get a better ride than them
    I'd prefer to keep it the basic shock/spring setup for simplicity and its a D1 after all - I don't want to spend the value on the car in suspension haha
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