Thanks TerryO, great pictures!
Really like the look of those, too bad they're not available anymore.
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Thanks TerryO, great pictures!
Really like the look of those, too bad they're not available anymore.
Yes I agree they are a real good looking wheel, the early first and second generation versions used to crack occasionally if used in anger, I had a early first version wheel crack at Yawal in the rough stuff.
I have since brought two spare sets of later versions and have something like fifteen wheels in total including six new version three in the box black ones sitting in the garage plus the black set on the D3.
There must have been a good reason I brought all of them originally over time, on reflection now though I fail to see what that logic was. ... :angel:
Agreed. I also agree with your earlier statement that roll stiffness of itself does not equate to road holding. My point was that it is an important part of the overall package though.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipA
As Slunnie alluded to earlier, nothing can be viewed in isolation. Your example of wet conditions above is particularly relevant as how much roll stiffness you want depends very much on the road surface.
Cheers,
Jon
I have seen an air suspension failure out in the bush, it ended up being a broken air line and the rear suspension dropped.
We were out with Robert Pepper on a snow trip, managed to get the car out & on to a gravel road.
At the time I was running 265 70 17's on my D3 so luckily it was not mine.
As previously mentioned Landrover do a coiler for the SA market which comes standard with 18's, has traction control but no terrain response.
I think they were developed for the South African market as an alternative for the Defender.
As I said Gordon sells an emergency air up kit, so broken airlines or failed compressors or electronic issues etc are not such a problem as long as you have the kit fitted and a good accessory compressor then the broken airline would not have stopped the D3 even if had 265x70/17's fitted.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck
Having researched far and long decided on some new coils for the D3 to enhance ground clearance. Ordered Dobinsons 45mm lifted coils x4 (linear), looked at Kings and Lovells but they did not match as close to a 50mm lift I wanted, they were less like 30-40mm lift.
Just need to consider whether i fit myself at home with spring compressors or get someone else to do the fitting for me depending on price. Managed a good price on the coils though.
Next will be the tyres as they are due to be renewed and will go bigger. Which brings me to my next question how much of a lift is best, i know we are limited by laws and want to remain legal. I have 265/60/18 tyres which are supposed to stand 774mm tall but are actually 740mm tall? Why not sure? I see I can go as big as 800mm or 32inch which is what i will aim for. However in sand when you air down you loose perhaps 2inch of tyre tallness effectively reducing ground clearance again. So all i would have gained is the 2inch lift from the newer coils. Not convinced when aired down and only 2inch coil lift will help my D3 coiled vehicle in deep rutted sand. thoughts...
current measurements taken
80-82cm from ground level to bottom of guard all round
10cm gap between top of tyre and bottom of guard (prefer more gap)
50cm clearance to bottom of towbar (mitch hitch)
34cm clearance to bottom of spare tyre