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    now this is getting weird...

    after talking to Dobinsons...and them telling me they dont, and wont produce any flexi coils for the defender i got a quote in my emails today ( i fustratingly agreed to them just sending me a quote for whatever 2" inch (or 45mm to be exact) lift springs.

    NOW... the quote says "3" flexy coils"

    ..part numbers..
    C51- 198V
    C51-199V

    hmmmmm

    think ill email back and ask for specs...and ask if i can have them in 2"

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    Quote Originally Posted by MLD View Post
    That said Dobinson was going to make me a custom one off coil to my specs. I was talked into the off the shelf coil by another customer service person. A decision I now regret because I should have stuck to my own specs. MLD
    out of interest what part number coils did you end up getting, and what specs if ou dont mind? ...also what would you change about them if you went custom?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rick79 View Post

    ..part numbers..
    C51- 198V
    C51-199V
    Yep they are the same coils I fitted. Have a read of my build thread under member rides and a recent post (in April) in another suspension thread were I spilled the beans on my coils.

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/modified-z...usp-setup.html

    I plan to order custom coils that are about 440lbs and about 540mm free length to return the rear to near OEM 130 load rating and a the lift of 2". The alternative is air bags so I can adjust height and firmness as required.

    If you have any further questions feel free to ask.

    MLD

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    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by MLD View Post
    Yep they are the same coils I fitted. Have a read of my build thread under member rides and a recent post (in April) in another suspension thread were I spilled the beans on my coils.

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/modified-z...usp-setup.html

    I plan to order custom coils that are about 440lbs and about 540mm free length to return the rear to near OEM 130 load rating and a the lift of 2". The alternative is air bags so I can adjust height and firmness as required.

    If you have any further questions feel free to ask.

    MLD
    thanks MLD, really appreciate the info..

    so with those srings you have (the same as the part numbers Dobinsons quoted me) gave you 2 or 3 inch lift front and back? im assuming you have a steel bullbar and winch also?

    If it gave more that 2" lift...have you done anything with the ront and rear uni's, or front and rear drive shaft? or caster correction of any kind?

    cheers

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    Hi Rick, all your questions are answered in this post

    Diggy the 130 - a tough tourer

    MLD

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    Just updating an old thread for anyone researching in the future.


    Ben at APT Fab is offering 2" lift flexy coils. Just fitted some to the truck.


    massive 590mm approx. rear free height!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick79 View Post
    Just updating an old thread for anyone researching in the future.


    Ben at APT Fab is offering 2" lift flexy coils. Just fitted some to the truck.


    massive 590mm approx. rear free height!
    Nice.. What shock length you running ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cj5350 View Post
    Nice.. What shock length you running ?
    hey...running terrafirma +5" shocks front and back mate

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    heres another pic showing rear tuck and front droop...wod love some superior superflex front arms!
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    Rick79 just wondering if you have loaded up the defender with those springs and how is the road handling. I have King springs in my defender at the moment but find them very harsh but great for when I go away for extended camping trips just looking for other options.

    cheers Brian

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