Rear Springs 110

[OLR-067]

Hi All,
I didn't want to hijack Lokka's question on front springs so here's another question about rear springs.

My 110 has the self leveler removed and I have heard the rears are lighter rated compared to defender. I have an TJM steel rack to put on and a rooftop tent that weights 50kg, also add about 100=150kg behind cargo barrier.Would the normal springs deal with this weight ok, I will check in couple of weeks time when set up, just thought I would check opinions anyway. Also what's a reasonable price for higher rated springs if required.

Cheers
Paul

[rar110]

the difference between defender springs (21mm wire) and county springs without self leveller (19mm) is a bit of a mistery to me. I don't know why the defender would have such a beefed up spring.

Anyhow, I recently fitted dobinsons (rockhampton). Have a look a their online catalogue, it refers to county leveller and without leveller. Redlands 4wd sell them for about 180pr. Give them a call they are happy to discuss vehicle requirements.

Mine has no self leveller. Your welcome to come for a ride to see what you think.

[Bigbjorn]

I have yellow 2" lift springs and Firestone Coil-rite Air bags. I regularly have 750kgs in the back and three trestle tables on the roof. I use 35psi in the bags laden and 15psi unladen. I still have the leveller and it appears to work. I like the air bags.

[OLR-067]

cheers for that Peter....do you have a link for the rocky ppl...I'll try google....It's on my list to get over and take a look....



paul

[lokka]

Try this place for coils paul Suspension Stuff

Shane will be able to help you out as ive got him on the case to see what sorta coils he can get me for the rangie

[andrew e]

I'd highly reccomend airbags inside the springs, polyairs and such. They are great for evening out the suspension when carring/towing heavy loads, also when you come home from a holiday and drive around town, you dont need a kidney belt. I don't run these myself, however my father has run them for the past 14 years, with very heavy loads with 2 punctures/holes. I think his defender has only 18mm rear springs too (custom wound).

Andy

[Gav110]

I have Lovells HD all round with Bilstein comfort shocks, and highly recommend. Stay nice and level even with a big load, and ride is always supple and comfortable - even unladen.