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666PXX

Member Since: 05 Mar 2014
Location: Berkhamsted
Posts: 113

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Lowered 90xs

I've decided to lower my defender by 2" along with some new alloys. The retailer has asked me if I want to replace the shock absorbers with bilstein or Koni, or retain the standard shock absorber?

Do I need to replace the shock absorbers or should I keep the standard setup?

Thanks

12th Mar 2014 10:52pm

Nobby

Member Since: 09 Aug 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 444

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black

I would recommend if you are lowering to only do so by 1" and replace the shocks. I went for Bistein also look to up rate your steering damper and ARB. Just my opinion based on what I done. _______________________________
Puma Defender 90

12th Mar 2014 11:49pm

Killer90
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Agree with Gary (nobby) i lowered mine by -2inch and regretted it, never again

. If you do decide to you will get away with using your standard shocks however

-1inch is a nice enough drop as fills the arches nicely

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13th Mar 2014 5:07pm

H3nry

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: Heathrow
Posts: 134

@Nobby:
Where did you buy your 1" lowering spring?

13th Mar 2014 5:56pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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I have to say I have no problems with -2" and I tow regularly and never find it a problem, however I have driven a defender with both Koni's and Bilstein and the Koni's were a far more comfy ride, depends if you want day to day comfort or all out body control and handling, I'd go for the Koni's personally as he ride is more comfortable

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13th Mar 2014 5:58pm

H3nry

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Location: Heathrow
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@grafty:
What's your wheel and tyre size?

13th Mar 2014 6:02pm

grafty99

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Location: North Devon
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265/75r16

13th Mar 2014 6:04pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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Photo for reference

Click image to enlarge 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
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13th Mar 2014 6:10pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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Oh dear, I can never get a photo from my ipad to come out the right way

13th Mar 2014 6:10pm

H3nry

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: Heathrow
Posts: 134

I wonder if Koni would give more comfortable than bilstein if you fit 18" or 20" wheel.

13th Mar 2014 6:17pm

666PXX

Member Since: 05 Mar 2014
Location: Berkhamsted
Posts: 113

Thank you for the feedback guys. I'm going to take a look at a few options this weekend!

13th Mar 2014 8:30pm

Culminator

Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: West sussex
Posts: 305

-2" for me too. Fitted Konis at the same time and ride comfort is superb. Drooped it to get in the garage and don't regret it for a second.

13th Mar 2014 9:12pm

me@td5.org

Member Since: 16 Jan 2011
Location: Warwick
Posts: 856

Looks like you have spacers as well Grafty. How far out have you moved the wheels, it looks spot on! www.td5.org

13th Mar 2014 10:06pm

Nobby

Member Since: 09 Aug 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 444

H3nry wrote:
@Nobby:
Where did you buy your 1" lowering spring?

Hi H3nry, I got them from Alive, strangely I am about to swap them out as I go on a revamp. _______________________________
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13th Mar 2014 11:31pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4801

I do indeed have spacers, 30mm I believe

14th Mar 2014 12:50am

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