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rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Spring Thing

I’m looking for a bit of advice/opinion/recommendations regarding the spring set up of my 90 Puma HT.

Unladen, it sits a noticeably low at the back end. The gap from the top of the wheel to the wheel arch is around 20mm less at the back than the front on one side and 50mm less on the other side. I say “ unladen” but feel I’m probably carrying a slight rear biased load. There’s the factory tow bar and rear door mounted standard sized alloy spare wheel. I have a roof rack on and internally there’s a short MSS chest against the load bed bulkhead in which I keep my pedal lock and a smattering of tools. Surely not enough to affect the stance?

Does the back end “droop” indicate worn rear springs? If so, is it advisable to replace all 4 at the same time rather than just the rear springs? My 90 gets plenty of use as a camping vehicle and unfortunately SWMBO prefers all the modern conveniences which means I carry a hefty load when we set off on our travels. Also there are 2 bicycles which hang off a spare wheel mounted carrier too. Does this mean I should be looking at HD replacements? I appreciate this choice may compromise unladen comfort but I can live with that as I’d rather have the optimum set up for when I’m travelling with a load.

And for reasons of pure vanity, I prefer a mild “ass” up stance.

Any thoughts folks please?

Last edited by rockster57 on 13th Dec 2018 8:03pm. Edited 1 time in total

13th Dec 2018 2:39pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2257

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

You could use spring isolators in the back of a 90. However they are around 10mm thick. Or 1 inch spring spacers. Puma 110" SW

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13th Dec 2018 4:00pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5413

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

If you are happy with everything, apart from the look, just fit spring spacers. Gwyn Lewis sells a large range so you can do what you wish.

13th Dec 2018 7:03pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3610

I may have a pair of 1” spring spacers going free over the Christmas period. Yours if you want them?

13th Dec 2018 7:26pm

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

Co1 that is very generous, thank you. Will PM you

13th Dec 2018 8:05pm

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

Thank you all for your input. Going to try the spacers first of all. Much cheaper than new springs - especially with Co1’s kind offer.

13th Dec 2018 8:07pm

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