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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Fox shocks or others and towing etc
Hi I have a currently standard suspension set up, and have started to tow a caravan.

I have always wanted to fit -1 comfort springs and uprated anti roll bars to improve road holding and bounce. The go to shock was Bilstein B6 but now appears to be Fox 2.0 for 90s and lighter vehicles.

Is the above requirement for everyday driving in conflict with my other requirement to tow a caravan. (approx 1.6t and 100kg nose weight)

Any experience from people with a similar combination appreciated DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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roel



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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Rear springs on a 90 is a difficult one. Or they are compressing when you put a trailer behind it or load in the 90 or they are hard when empty.
Here my 90 loaded with camping gear and a set of 35"Simexes and a trailer with an unknown nose weight but not light as I like noseweight when towing.


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I have 325 lbs/inch rear springs and 275 lbs/inch front Standard is 275 rear and 195 front if I am correct. My 90 is empty 2020kg so a little heavier then standard.

I don't tow that often and off-road a lot if that was the otherway I would have a look at air spring helpers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154159045211
Something like these. these are for a 110 so won't fit a 90. This was just the first hit I got. Very Happy

This way you keep your light springs for empty ride and can put some pressure in to keep your 90 level when loaded. Roel

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Post #863992 28th Oct 2020 9:18am
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Likeomg



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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I didn't have much luck with comfort springs and towing heavy 3 ton+, adjustable fox 2.0 on the other hand are really great, I just went for full compression while towing a 3 ton boat 400 mile round trip and it towed great.
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kenzle8a



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Ive been told by a dealer for fox and bilstein that they are both fine for towing, just not with comfort springs. The standard springs are what they told me to keep (110 towing a horse box)
Post #864114 28th Oct 2020 9:29pm
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Likeomg



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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
tbh, they aren't bad just sag a bit low and look a little silly, with the dampers on max compression was a really stable nice ride.
Post #864116 28th Oct 2020 9:39pm
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Re: Fox shocks or others and towing etc
LR90XS2011 wrote:
Hi I have a currently standard suspension set up, and have started to tow a caravan.

I have always wanted to fit -1 comfort springs and uprated anti roll bars to improve road holding and bounce. The go to shock was Bilstein B6 but now appears to be Fox 2.0 for 90s and lighter vehicles.

Is the above requirement for everyday driving in conflict with my other requirement to tow a caravan. (approx 1.6t and 100kg nose weight)

Any experience from people with a similar combination appreciated


I have the exact setup you describe with Foxes, great everyday drive and perfect for towing my 2.5 tonne boat and the horse trailer with a 17 hand horse, totally recommend Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #864123 28th Oct 2020 10:26pm
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