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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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Talk to Gwyn Lewis, Bow down Bow down Bow down

http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/

He will tell you all need to know.

He also does a very nice kit that raises by 1" but has extra travel that my mate has fitted to his Tdci.

He will also tell you that EVERY Landy is different.

Andy
Post #56121 1st Feb 2011 10:14pm
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fekete



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Cheers Mike I'll have a look and take it up to gwynlewis get him to bend them Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #56122 1st Feb 2011 10:15pm
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BigMike



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Yep, Gwyn is the man. He does heavy duty corrective arms, v impressive.
Post #56123 1st Feb 2011 10:17pm
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ickle



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I fitted a 2" lift to my 100" bitsa a few years ago via the yellow springs and pro comp shocks route, it was horrible, ride and handling were pants. Tried other springs still no use, went back to std springs with 50mm spacers and new std ride height shocks plus 3 degree QT arms and it was back to superb, steering self centred again and ride and handling were great.

Next biggest improvement was detroit locker in the back and a true trac in the front - REAL SELF CENTERING STEERING!
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fekete



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I've been up to his before very very helpful guy...only 30 mins away as well Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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AndrewS



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BigMike wrote:
and handling will most certainly suffer at high road speeds.


Not with OME 754's and a set of these baby's Thumbs Up


Click image to enlarge 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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Glynparry25



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I went for Tarantular arms on my Discovery.... They have some Angle Iron welded to the under side to protect them from rocks (how I bent the origionals in the first place).

I will be going full Gwyn Lewis kit on the Defender though Thumbs Up


*Cough* Group Buy *Cough*

Glyn Dog Sheep

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Post #56129 1st Feb 2011 10:25pm
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fekete



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I've got Bilstein HD Shocks and discovery extra HD Springs all round and its 100 times better than the standard Censored LR put on and the handling is great Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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leeds



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Glynparry25 wrote:
leeds wrote:

I wold say that conventional wisdom is up to a 2" lift extend brake hoses and only go down castor correction arms if problems experienced


Just a little pick at that.... I know loads of people who have been conned by that statement.

Only need extended brake lines if you fit extended shocks.... lots of 'suspension kits' come with standard (or slightly extended) shocks which means you don't need extended lines.

Glyn Dog Sheep



Yes we had extended shocks fitted at that time Embarassed


Brendan
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BigMike



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Glynparry25 wrote:

*Cough* Group Buy *Cough*



Laughing

Andrew, yep those are pretty cool I must say. I would say that, since I fitted some today, at Glyns Thumbs Up

Well, I say fitted. I was the hamfisted, meatheaded spanner Laughing
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K9F



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I was also informed that 'bushing' is just a 'sticking plaster' solution, radius arms at about £100 ballpark each is the way to go! Decisions decisions!!! I have OEM set up at the moment and to do it correctly would be about £700 all in! May 'can it' as it is a desirable not a necessity! Never know may win the lottery or premium bonds! Laughing If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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T1G UP



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
you can get axle spacers, might be an option for you 2" is quite a lot, i'm going 1-1.5" up and +5 down! is all in the droop off road
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leeds



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Glyn Lewis is booked in at the 4x4 travel show on 13th Feb, so if you want to see his wares/speak to him it might be worth a visit!


Brendan
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BigMike



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Just don't call him Glyn Thumbs Up
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sasha2001



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have a look here guys

From Ozzie forum

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defen...ouble.html
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