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johnnyturbo2002 Member Since: 21 May 2009 Location: Poniente Granadino Posts: 371 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
6cm!!! wow, you could even put a rack on then!
the only other option might be some sand bags in back ? 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately) IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey! 2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
I don't have a rack, but if I did, I can put one on when it's out of the garage !
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Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812 ![]() ![]() |
I can do you a set of springs...
I already offer 90 front and rear springs (-2" over standard) - in either standard spring rates, or usually uprated for better road handling. It wouldn't be a problem to get you a set lowered springs for your 110 - just need to know what colour springs are fitted at the moment, and if you want the rating increased. Ian www.IRBdevelopments.com |
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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sorry about last night's input...It is now morning and I have removed my jovial head and replaced it with one of a more serious nature! ![]() I knew I had read somewhere of an individual who had lowered his Defender by 35mm with a 'performance suspension' somewhere on the site. I have done a little digging and maybe you should 'pm' badwookie in Kuwait as this is what he has achieved! Or badwookie can give you the details of kit used? Here it is:- http://www.defender2.net/forum/post29539.html#29539 Hope this is what you seek! Maybe taking a dump in the Queen's handbag is achievable after all! ![]() Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793 ![]() ![]() |
Souns like the best thing for you is to trade your 110 in for a Flealander.
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TallPaul Member Since: 28 Aug 2007 Location: Nr Reading Posts: 270 ![]() ![]() |
Lots add's in UK magazines reference +1 and +2 inches of lift, and also -1 inch lifts (i.e. a drop), which is about 32mm you need. Sorry can't recall brands to hand, check the usual suspects?
Would assume your older vehicle has soggy suspension and worn tyres - hence it fits ![]() |
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lrdxb110 Member Since: 09 Jul 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 224 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Instead why don't you buy an outdoor land rover defender car cover from here
![]() http://www.specialisedcarcovers.com/ '08 LR Defender 110 '08 Mini Cooper S - Sidewalk '86 MB 500 SL '79 MB 450SEL 6.9 |
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harveyg77 Member Since: 09 Apr 2010 Location: Derby Posts: 309 ![]() ![]() |
JE Engineering offer a sports suspension package which would lower the Defender. Wouldn't start down the route of lower tyre wall ratios as this will reduce the rolling radius of the tyres and thus lower the overall gearing, i.e. you will be turning the engine over at a higher number of revolutions for the same speed as before, thus making the speedo over-read further.
** Edited to remove the silly typo's I made posting from my mobile** Last edited by harveyg77 on 23rd Apr 2010 7:19am. Edited 1 time in total |
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alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Agreed. Keep your tyres and get lowered springs. Do a search on this site and you might find the posts from Dubai around performance lowering. Obviously you'll lose a little bit of off-road capability but it won't stop you in your tracks (Defenders didn't used to come with these big 32" tyres). Alternatively just buy loads of add-ons and the additional weight will sink you an inch or so ![]() + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
thanks guys for all the posts, I must admit I was pretty upset yesterday not being able to drive my new truck into/out of the garage without big weight (me) in the back to drop the rear roof line down. Those nice people at JE Engineering found me some -25mm springs, so when I get them installed all will be rosy. Here's a picture of both my trucks .. until tomorrow when the td5 goes back to the UK .. ![]() Click image to enlarge |
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TallPaul Member Since: 28 Aug 2007 Location: Nr Reading Posts: 270 ![]() ![]() |
Nice, or should that be NICE
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Apynala Member Since: 17 Oct 2009 Location: Morroco Posts: 88 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Just the 8th wonder ![]() |
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mrwoo Member Since: 03 Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 286 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Try http://www.famousfour.co.uk they do a lowering kit.
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
hi mrwoo, I can't find it on the famousfour site, please could you send me a link to the specifics? thanks bpman |
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