defender suspenion

[Maxtd5def]

You can mount anything with the right rubber on

An oldies but a goodie

Theres a comparative pic on another forum of some of the bigger tyres around

http://forums.overlander.com.au/viewtop ... 64b7c2ff16

The Simex looks narrow - on say a Rangie, they look positively huge!

Regards
Max P

[DFND90]

Hi,

I have a D-90 that im going to do up for a weekend offroader. Ive learned a lot from reading all the information on this forum but would still like some advice on the suspension.

Esentially i want to keep the centre of gravity low by not lifting more than 2-2.5" but i want maximum wheel travel.
I was thinking 2" raised coils,possibly king springs and 10" long travel Toughdog shocks.

How do you think this setup would fair? it seems quite simple but i would apreciate any ideas that anybody might have such as moving shock mounts, cones for spring retention etc.

Thanks!!

Kane.

PS Just for your ammusement ive included some pictures of a Patrol being snatched by my brothers Series III

[modman]

you got it spot on for the front!!
toyota 80 series front longtravel shocks, yes toughdog ralph adjustable would be good.
sams holey bushes.
with only a 2" lift standard front end geometry will remain good so you shouldn't have to crank arms or the like.
you will have to check that the bumpstops are still doing their job, the towers will probably need to be spaced up. (quite a lot, like 4" if you use the ralphs.)
i like this set-up for the front end(i use it in my 110)
for the rear there are many different ways to achieve what you want.
i like the idea some guys here have of extending the trailing arms up to the chassis(on the standard plane).
it seems to me that this helps when climbing a hill. i have seen a rangie scrabble up a hill, it was followed by a hybrid (identical chassis, but with rear arms modified). the hybrid seemed to walk up. it looked like the front wheels were doing at least half the work- looked very nice!!!!
as long as the rear shocks cycle and don't bind the bushes too much.
oh, also retain the springs, gives you a more stable and drivable rig.
these are just some cheap mods that i like, try them if you want.
good luck!! and post your results
david

[DFND90]

Thanks Dave, im working on it now. im planning to run 34" Jungle trekkers on my rig too. When i get it done ill post some pics!

Cheers

[wilsby]

Erez, what is the part no for your front Eibach springs? And where did you get them? Most lift kits seem to use linear springs, but I want progressive and retained springs. My heavy 110 is scary already, and I don't think dislocation cones would do me any good.

[DFND90]

David,

i priced toughdog ralphs and they are $320 each! thats far more than i wanted to spend on a shock.
Im getting the 2" raised coils and definitly a set of sams bushes after doing a search and reading about them so what other shocks should i consider next after the ralphs?
What other manufactures make 10" long travel shocks for a defender that arent so pricey?

Thanks,

Kane

[DaveS3]

David,

iWhat other manufactures make 10" long travel shocks for a defender that arent so pricey?

Thanks,

Kane

Most of the popular manufacturers will make a 10" travel shock, but it will be for a different model car, meaning you may need to use a converter to get the right mounting points, and the valving may be different i think???

80 series shocks do seem to be the go with raised towers!!

[modman]

what dave says, go the ridepros!! toy 80 series fronts are the best.
got mine from pro-comp in melb. for $220 a pair at the 4wd show.
ramp it to check how long the turret spacers need to be and to check brakelines(important)
david