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Defender Suspension
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 7:23 am
by LRDEF110
Currently have Kings coils with a 50 mm lift and Rancho 9000 shocks but this combination results in a very harsh ride and the suspension is very stiff overall. What do you blokes reckon is the best spring and shock combination for a Defender to give best allround performance.
Any comments would be appreciated
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 9:19 am
by HSV Rangie
Rangie spares springs.
Talk to Andrew Richmond regarding the loads you carry in the car.
Bilstien shocks.
Michael
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:47 pm
by lowbox
Sounds like the springs are too heavy - common problem where people recommend a heavier spring if you want lift - instead of just a taller spring of the same spring rate.
The ranchos are adjustable and I think are pretty soft on their soft setting so might not be the problem
Have a look at this page and see whats available
http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/springinfo.html
then get some softer, taller springs. Talking to someone who knows their stuff is worth it, too soft and the truck will be all over the road.
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 7:43 pm
by modman
i like longer standard springs (kings) up front with toyota 80 series konis on the softest setting ( bar, no winch)
on the rear the spring depends on the weight.
i will be trying the monroe 14" truch shocks shortly.
the front is comfortable without being to soft and it does flex with sam's slotted bushes.
i don't like the bush alignment on the rear shocks, top or bottom.
search and have a look at rangie spares +30% articulation kit.
the principles are good and you can make most of it yourself.
modman
