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TheJollyBodger

Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Ramsbottom
Posts: 74

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Softer Springs

Hi All,

I currently use my trailer (pic below) to transport my telescoping gear and camping gear when we go away.

The problem I'm having is as the trailer is made from the rear end of a Defender with all the running gear still intact- the springs are rated for the weight of a full 90 so that I find the trailer "bounces" over potholes etc which makes me worry about some of the expensive gear I transport in it.

Can anyone recommend a "softer" spring that I can swap on to which should soak up some of the lumps and bumps?

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Cheers

12th Oct 2016 8:17pm

Dave-H

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green

Assuming they are standard 90 rear springs, they are rated at 225 ft/lbs.

Standard 90 front springs are a straight swap, and rated at 175 ft/lbs.

You could fit earlier Discovery 1 standard [Not HD] front springs too ... these are rated at 150 ft/lbs, but are about an inch taller so will give a slight lift.

If buying springs, go for used genuine if you can. In my experience, most aftermarket spring rates are all over the place!
Every 'standard' set of Britpart I've fitted has given the motor a noticeable lift and stiffen

Hope that helps

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12th Oct 2016 8:46pm

TheJollyBodger

Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Ramsbottom
Posts: 74

That's great Dave, thanks. I have a set of standard fronts in storage I could try. Are they longer though / give a lift?

13th Oct 2016 9:52am

Dave-H

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

More or less the same length ... 90 front/rear/left/right only vary [when new] by barely half an inch or so ..

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13th Oct 2016 4:13pm

Devon-Rover

Member Since: 22 Jan 2015
Location: South Devon
Posts: 909

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green

Blue stripe springs (RR / Disco V8 front) Are only 130Ilbft rated if you need softer. Any thing else less then you might have to investigate custom made versions.

13th Oct 2016 7:55pm

TheJollyBodger

Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Ramsbottom
Posts: 74

That's great guys thanks.

I'm going to a chap this weekend who can fit some air springs which may be better so if it's not too expensive I'll look at that as an option.

Otherwise I'll try the original fronts I took off my puma, then the Disco 1 set if not soft enough.

14th Oct 2016 9:36am

Doubledoom

Member Since: 27 Dec 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 42

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Santorini Black

That is a great looking trailer. Really good job. Hope the springs work out for you. Adjustments: Startech Steering Wheel | MUD Interior LED lights | Wipac crystal headlights with osram nightbreaker bulbs | Alpine CDE195BT
To do list: Outside rear facing LED lighting | subwoofer and speakers

14th Oct 2016 10:51am

TheJollyBodger

Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Ramsbottom
Posts: 74

Cheers, I'm making up a tool box / easy access box for the A frame out of chequer plate this weekend and also fitting some heavy duty Gas struts to the lid. Bloody Land Rovers are addictive!

14th Oct 2016 10:54am

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