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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044   
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I have had a good look through the various threads on spacers but didn't see what I was looking for so apologies for raising this again. Whilst trooping round Billing with the style guru in tow (Mrs H) and inspecting all the nice chunky 110's there Mrs H has come to the conclusion that our new 110 utility doesn't look 'chunky' enough compared with the show trucks (and indeed our old 90).
I have come to the conclusion that its due to the width of the wheelbase, the 90 and 110 both have 235 all terrains but the 90 looks more 'chunky and planted' than the 100, due to the steel modular wheels on it having a bigger offset. I understand that we can rectify this in several ways, including the use of spacers on the 110. (I'm not inclined to replace wheels or tyres at this stage as they are only 6 months old). So the question is - does anyone have before and after pics (especially after) of spacers fitted using standard boost alloys and 235 all terrain tyres (standard Landrover fitment) I appreciate that I'll get a better turning circle which will be handy and possibly a bit more muck up the sides. I see I have missed a few sales of spacers recently so will probably have to buy new but hey ho. If it gives it a more chunky look Mrs H will be happy which is always a good thing 
We are also looking at the slightly 'dull' looking front end apparently, so maybe grill and lights (who know's?) Thanks DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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14th Aug 2012 12:03pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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And straight away I've found some pics - duh! (should have put 'pics' in the search box before!)
Any more would be good thanks Anyone got any good spacers for sale? DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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14th Aug 2012 12:08pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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And another one! this one has the same tyres on as mine as well.
This 'searching' thing is more complicated than it looks! DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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14th Aug 2012 12:18pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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Cheers for that, just what I was looking for. Sounds like spacers would be worth trying, now need to find a good deal on a set.
Dj 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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15th Aug 2012 12:10am |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 622  
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here you go, the first pic is without spacers
 Click image to enlarge this pic is with the spacers Click image to enlarge My opinion is if you want the chunky look then spacers alone are not going to do it, I also wanted chunky and eventually settled for this : Click image to enlarge and just for giggles, before I took the spacers off and fitted the modulars I put them on with the spacers still on 
Click image to enlarge Don't think plod would have like that too much 
end result Click image to enlarge I hope this post helped somewhat, and gave you a laugh too! Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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15th Aug 2012 11:07pm |
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| pouf Member Since: 05 Aug 2010 Location: Athens Posts: 456  
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i assume it is 30mm or more :? Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated www.newfoundland.gr |
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16th Aug 2012 7:56am |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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Thanks for the pics, exactly what I wanted to see. I like the end result, but a bit more than mrs H wants at the moment, the 'with spacers' effect is what we are looking for so thanks for taking the trouble to post the pics
Dj 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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16th Aug 2012 8:34am |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 622
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You are welcome DJ , that's what these forums are for
In reply to the previous poster "pouf" the spacers were 30mm spacers |
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16th Aug 2012 9:40am |
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| pouf Member Since: 05 Aug 2010 Location: Athens Posts: 456
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then it is interesting (for me) www.newfoundland.gr |
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16th Aug 2012 10:53am |
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| T5bnc Member Since: 13 Sep 2012 Location: S.Wales Posts: 40  
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Hi Guys
I apprecate this is probably a bit late given the date on the OP but.. were they easy enough to fit, i have some from paddock and will be looking to fit them over the weekend one wheel at a time using the standard jack! Cheers Ben |
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21st Jan 2013 12:46pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16894 
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If you can fit a wheel, you can fit a spacer. Assuming that you already use copper grease, and a torque wrench for your wheelnuts, the only addition equipkent you will find useful is a bar or block to hold the hub still whilst you torque the nuts holding the spacers to the hub. |
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21st Jan 2013 2:34pm |
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| T5bnc Member Since: 13 Sep 2012 Location: S.Wales Posts: 40
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Thanks for that, TBH i wasn't going to use greese or a torque wrench, are these really nessicary? thanks again Ben |
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21st Jan 2013 3:06pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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I believe that's the recommended method to avoid the chance of them coming undone (much like the wheels).
Still waiting to get a set at the moment, a few other things to deal with first though!. DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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21st Jan 2013 3:19pm |
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| T5bnc Member Since: 13 Sep 2012 Location: S.Wales Posts: 40
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Fair enough although i thought that the natural rotation of the wheel naturally tightens the wheel nuts? does this not apply when spacers are envoled?
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21st Jan 2013 3:29pm |
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