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lowered the back axle this afternoon and removed the springs. I noticed a fair amount of surface rust that needs attention , while i have the back wheels off , and maybe change the axle pivot ball joint, (if I can find the new spare, we have just moved evrything :( ). more tommoro:) w.
The air bag man rear bags are fitted, both have about 30 psi in them ( RHS 1 psi more)
The car is down from 199 cm to 194 cm ( measured at the back of the roof), a drop of about 2".. I put the spirit level on the gutter and the gutter is almost level, maybe about 1 cm too low at the back. The car looks better because it's not got the back high , due to the HD rear 2" lift springs. I think about 34 -35 psi will be about right with fuel tank full & lightly loaded. I only had time for a short drive, but it does seem softer riding. and does not top out the shocks over the speed bumps etc. I'll continue this later when I'm working on the solenoids and controls , I probably should in defender forum. But thanks D2 guys for all your good advice. cheers simmo
good to hear.perhaps ask a mod to move it as there would be some interested defender owners not following this thread.
Hi guys I'm continuing this post in the defender forum, but have come back for some advice.
my D-2 solenoid blocks (valves), were supplied bare of fittings. I have 3 of them, ( one of them includes the compressor as well :)
Can you give any advice, about how to connect my hoses? is the thread standard? ( say 1/8" gas or 1/8 NPT etc?), I plan to use 1/4" tube .
does anyone have experience of connecting to the blocks using commercially available fittings?
I also need the small plugs that make the electrical connection, can they be purchased or should I visit the wreckers looking for some? I need 4 of them.
Or is there a small spade connector that will fit on the terminals'thanks if you can offer advice cheers simmo
The standard ones use a olive on 4mm tubing.
I can post a picture tomorrow. I carry a couple of spares.
thanks Joel, 4mm OD tube sounds small doesn't it? but if its good enough fro D-2 its good enough for defender. :wasntme: Any idea whats the thread size of the fittings?cheers simmo
pretty sure the electrical plugs are the same as injector plugs and coil plugs used on the v8.something like these http://www.te.com/usa-en/product-1-144478-1.html
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