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Adam17



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landy andy wrote:
A lift gives you articulation.



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And so more off road traction and stability.


Love the articulation on that! And those rims look great. Regards
Adam

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Post #751636 16th Jan 2019 9:53am
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Markez79



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Would Gywn Lewis Spring Spacers be an option for what I'm after? i.e. a bit of additional lift without the need to alter the suspension set up etc?

Thanks
Post #751702 16th Jan 2019 2:45pm
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camelman



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I'm.running gywn Lewis 2 inch spacers and shock drop plates. Much cheaper way of achieving 2 inch lift and keeping original articulation


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Post #751735 16th Jan 2019 5:39pm
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blackwolf



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Markez79 wrote:
Would Gywn Lewis Spring Spacers be an option for what I'm after? i.e. a bit of additional lift without the need to alter the suspension set up etc?

Thanks


Mark, you may find that 30mm wheel spacers (which will effectively make your Boosts 0mm offset) solve your rubbing problems. Where do they rub at the moment, and under what circumstances?
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Adam17



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camelman wrote:
I'm.running gywn Lewis 2 inch spacers and shock drop plates.


That's a tidy looking Defender..
I wouldn't mind a roll cage myself, but need a slightly fatter wallet first Laughing Regards
Adam

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Post #751850 17th Jan 2019 9:58am
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benniferj



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I don't think they'd fit without a lift Laughing


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Funnily enough just bought a 110 and its standard height on 265... drives absolutely incredibly compared to the 90... lets put it this way I'm not lifting the 110 at all. But then I'm not pay and playing it either!!!
Post #752053 18th Jan 2019 9:23am
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Adam17



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That looks tidy.

Really need to find some green laning buddies near me.
And more importantly, some green lanes lol.

Not fond of the idea of taking my daily to a pay n play and wrecking it hahah Regards
Adam

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Post #752061 18th Jan 2019 9:49am
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MetalMatt



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benniferj wrote:
I don't think they'd fit without a lift Laughing


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Funnily enough just bought a 110 and its standard height on 265... drives absolutely incredibly compared to the 90... lets put it this way I'm not lifting the 110 at all. But then I'm not pay and playing it either!!!


This is how i am wanting to get my 90 to look like now it has just been fully rebuilt.... Hope you dont mind me asking, What off set rims have you got and what size tyres are they and also where did you get your cage from as i kinda like that alot Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
As you can see i need more rubber to fill my arches out Razz

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Post #752075 18th Jan 2019 10:37am
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Adam17



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That's a lovely Blue!! Regards
Adam

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Post #752086 18th Jan 2019 11:14am
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Chris86



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landy andy wrote:
A lift gives you articulation.



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And so more off road traction and stability.


I always try and dissuade folk from lifting vehicles unless wanting to run bigger tyres than 33in- all you end up with is a vehicle that drives worse on the road for minimal benefit off it. for most folk its all about the look, rather than the functionality.

A lift does not necessarily give you articulation- the limiting factor in this case is the length of the damper and limitations of the A-frame ball joint and the dislocation cones.

As regards 255/85/16s they *should* fit at standard height so long as your springs are not tired with minimal rubbing. If you are running boosts you will probably need spacers to achieve this.

Chris
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redline



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Its a matter of degree though - not all lifted vehicles drive worse than stock.

I'm running a 35mm lift on my 110, and it objectively drives better than it did stock under almost all conditions (on road, off road, loaded, etc...).

Obviously if you go to extremes, there will be compromises though. Its a matter of really determining your needs, and choosing the appropriate set-up to best meet them.
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landy andy



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Agree with you redline. That 90 of mine drove better than my Tdci did on standard suspension setup and anti rollbars.

I’m very against bolting some pooy Britpart or Terrafirma lift to a vehicle, but done with proper kit, it can give you all. Articulation, road manners, and reliability. I would happily fit the kit that I had on the 90 to any vehicle I have.
Post #752207 18th Jan 2019 7:42pm
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Markez79



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Hi Landy Andy,

Would you mind providing details of the kit you fitted to achieve this?

Thanks

Mark
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landy andy



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Gwynn Lewis kit. Many like terriblefirma have copied it, but his is brilliant, and has been well tested in competitions.

It drove better than standard new Defender on road and was fantastic off road even when fully loaded with roof tent. When off road it was so stable as you didn’t really get to the point when it lurched from one side to the other due to be crossaxled.

You just always knew how the vehicle would handle, never gave you a shock or fright.

Andy.
Post #765460 26th Mar 2019 12:26pm
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Markez79



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Sounds good......stupid question, but I assume a similar result on a 110...?

Thanks again
Post #765463 26th Mar 2019 12:34pm
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