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Avelingporter

Member Since: 25 Jan 2016
Location: Southampton
Posts: 407

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

110 suspension refresh

My friends 110 csw is loved but a little tired in the suspension dept. He being a bit Internet wary has asked me to ask you advice from the collective.

His 110 is fairly standard but does have a HD winch bumper and winch, so that adds load on the front end. He also tows regularly, so that may effect the back. otherwise std height and any off roading is grass fields and muddy tracks.

He wants to change the springs and dampers. Who would you recommend to talk to, as most websites seem to be generic stuff and may not be tailored to suit his needs. Only caveat is that he does not want to spend a fortune but will spend to get the right stuff that last better the the budget shocks he has tried already.

15th Oct 2016 9:37am

CDN38

Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
Location: Courtenay, BC
Posts: 729

I would recommend OME shocks and springs.

http://www.oldmanemu.com.au

The spring shock combination provides a very comfortable ride. Not harsh or unforgiving but a positive tight feel. They have different combinations of springs for various load weights (like the additional weight of a heavy front bumper or winch, or additional load of towing).

I ran them on my NAS 90 for 12 years, and it was one of the first mods on my Td5. Usually the first upgrade I tell people to consider.

They have a proven track record, and are top quality. Shouldn't be difficult to find a dealer for them in the UK. it's a Landrover thing...

my renovation thread:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html

15th Oct 2016 4:40pm

Chris86

Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: South Yorks
Posts: 798

I bought a set up from Flatdog they are 15mm taller and apparently rated for 15-20 percent higher loading.

It's their HD springs, and OME shocks, then added super-pro polybushes.

We have a winch/winch bumper fitted and use it for carrying reasonable loads.

Have driven it empty/laden/heavily laden. And 4k miles in I'm well chuffed with the set up fitted.

Initially when completely empty it was a bit fidgety, although now everything has settled I'd describe it as firm and compliant.

Hope this helps

Chris

15th Oct 2016 9:41pm

Nick666

Member Since: 23 Mar 2016
Location: Somerset / Dorset borders!
Posts: 81

1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel SW Yellow

Interested to find out if anyone's ever tried the Commercial HD shocks from Terrafirma - they seem like they'd be pretty good on paper at least...

16th Oct 2016 1:15pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1830

If you want a specific set rather than something generic, suggest you drop an email to both http://www.devon4x4.com and http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk who will suggest what rate springs/dampers you need for your application.

Cheers

Simon

16th Oct 2016 1:19pm

Avelingporter

Member Since: 25 Jan 2016
Location: Southampton
Posts: 407

Thanks guys for the replies. We will try the suggestions. Anyone else got anything to add? Any other options?

17th Oct 2016 9:36pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1371

Chris86 wrote:
I bought a set up from Flatdog they are 15mm taller and apparently rated for 15-20 percent higher loading.

It's their HD springs, and OME shocks, then added super-pro polybushes.

We have a winch/winch bumper fitted and use it for carrying reasonable loads.

Have driven it empty/laden/heavily laden. And 4k miles in I'm well chuffed with the set up fitted.

Initially when completely empty it was a bit fidgety, although now everything has settled I'd describe it as firm and compliant.

Hope this helps

Chris

Do you not find them too bouncy or hard?

I was thinking of the same set up myself, so has it lifted your 110 by 15mm?

18th Oct 2016 8:19am

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