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bodstruck

Member Since: 09 May 2020
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 775

I have a trip coming up in a couple of weeks time so I thought I would fit these to the 200 and see how we went.

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The 'before' shots were in the dark and a bit poo, this is the best comparison:

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Even though they are ET0 I have lost some lock over the Wolf and Goodyear combo. I think spacers would not be wise so need to adjust the stops.

Not sure how much thought power I need to invest in this but the rear wheels protrude different amounts as well. Offside is about an inch or so further out than nearside. I have measured various points to see where the difference comes from but I am thinking it is down to rubbish tolerances and perhaps a bit of jiggery pokery when the replacement chassis was being fitted.

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3rd Sep 2021 11:48am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Looks great!

Bizarre why the wheels aren't central to the body, I can't think of any reason, but it looks along way out! James
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6th Sep 2021 8:59am

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

are the wheels central to chassis? If so then take the chassis to body measurement to see where its really out.

6th Sep 2021 9:11am

scotty38

Member Since: 21 May 2011
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 571

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green

Might be a daft question but are the wheels definitely the same?

6th Sep 2021 9:15am

bodstruck

Member Since: 09 May 2020
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 775

I have had my tape measure out and there is no specific culprit. Just seems to be a combination of small alignment issues.
Distance between chassis rails and discs is about 10mm different. Tub to chassis is a bit out as well. Wheels are definitely the same (although I did need to check).

Recon it is one of those 'features' I will live with as I am not really prepared to undertake major surgery to sort it.

Still toying with the idea of some 235 or 265 Coopers on et08 modulars in which case it would not be anywhere near as noticeable

6th Sep 2021 9:44am

Hufflepuff

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 723

How flat was the ground where these photos were taken? It looks from the camber in the photo like the left hand wheel is higher up than the right hand wheel, which might explain the difference. Could be an illusion based on the photo angle though?

Were there any weights in the back which might be tilting the body over to the left hand side? 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW

6th Sep 2021 10:05am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16858

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It is not unusual on Defenders, and is a result of the legendary build tolerances.

I have had wheel/tyre combos which rub on one side but not the other, and one side of my Defender is about 12mm longer than the other.

6th Sep 2021 10:09am

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