Suspension Advice Needed

[Ben7]

G'day

It's time to do the suspension on my 2005 defender 130 due to the idiot before me obliviously taking out an after market lift kit and replacing it with random parts to then flog it off to me with out mention

My mechanic is suggesting just your standard 2 inch lift from OME with the option of dual rear shocks (2 on each side). People thoughts?? Also relocation cones and straps

I have had a look at the Terrafirma 2 inch pro lift and quite like the look of this but i think i need some peoples advice.

i manly use the car for work, towing a 1.6t boat during weekends in summer and do get away camping and 4WDing quite often but saying this i'm also looking for comfort.

any suggestion would be much appreciated? keep it simple tho i'm no expect at this

Cheers in advance Ben

[inside]

Have you thought about running it standard height? Normal springs, normal shocks. The Defender has quite a lot of ground clearance anyway. It would likely be more comfortable and being a bit lower makes it a bit easier to live with.

Just my thoughts.

[ade]

I agree if landrover thought it needed a 2 inch lift they would have fitted it with one

[Ben7]

I should have mentioned i'm running 285.75R16 and they scrap under articulation up front also like i said the suspension is all different

i'd also like a little more lift due to the 4WDing and i the look of it

[Blknight.aus]

for what you're saying your doing the OEM setup is fine.

If you want to save a few pennies I'll recommend Suspension Stuff

[Drover]

Hey Ben,

I have got a 50mm lift, TF pro sports +50 on the front and TF Big Bores on the rear.

Shocks have been great, been 12 months no issues that includes a trip to the Cape.

I also run the cranked rear arms and 3 degree caster correction arms in the front.

It is really nice set up, does everything right, lots of flex and rides great on the tar.

[Dockstrada]

Hey Ben,

I have got a 50mm lift, TF pro sports +50 on the front and TF Big Bores on the rear.

Shocks have been great, been 12 months no issues that includes a trip to the Cape.

I also run the cranked rear arms and 3 degree caster correction arms in the front.

It is really nice set up, does everything right, lots of flex and rides great on the tar.

Hey Drover , did you install a DBL Cardan drive shaft with the lift ,if you did who did you get it from ?

I just ordered a set of TF Big Bores should get them this week.

[chook73]

Hey Drover , did you install a DBL Cardan drive shaft with the lift ,if you did who did you get it from ?

I just ordered a set of TF Big Bores should get them this week.

Did you order the Big Bores for the front?

[Dockstrada]

Did you order the Big Bores for the front?

Yep, should I have ?

[Drover]

Hey Drover , did you install a DBL Cardan drive shaft with the lift ,if you did who did you get it from ?

I just ordered a set of TF Big Bores should get them this week.

Not at the time, but it soon became apparent I should have.

The DC prop shaft was fitted soon after.

The DC shaft was a custom made unit.

Be carefully when you start looking for your's - not all DC prop shafts are created equal !!!

PS : I havent forgot those pic', just need to find some time.