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cocker



Member Since: 23 Sep 2021
Location: Merseyside
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Clutch Spring
Fitted clutch assist spring yesterday feels very strange don't know if I'll keep it
What are your thoughts ?
Post #939813 28th Jan 2022 8:22am
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jimbo55



Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
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It feels strange just based on it being so different to what you are used to, I found the same when I fitted mine a few years ago. I still have mine fitted, but to be honest I’m not sure I’m convinced by it
Post #939823 28th Jan 2022 9:21am
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LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
A lot of people say the same thing when first fitted, just because it's so different from before. Give it a few days. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #939825 28th Jan 2022 9:31am
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phillips321



Member Since: 16 Dec 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 92

2005 Defender 110 2.5 TD DCPU Belize Green
Get used to it, it'll save you knee!
Post #939828 28th Jan 2022 9:54am
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kenzle8a



Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
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I have one, TBH I didn't actually notice any difference. It came with my kit from LOF and I didn't realise I had been driving around without one before.
Post #939844 28th Jan 2022 12:09pm
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 950

Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
My left knee is F****d, without the LOF spring the Fender would be a problem for me… Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
Post #939850 28th Jan 2022 12:38pm
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Penfold_6290



Member Since: 22 Sep 2021
Location: Dorset
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
I hated the feel of ours at first but within a few days it either a) freed up a bit or b) I got used to it. Overall it was much lighter than the standard spring and despite being a right bar-steward to fit I have no regrets.

I had to raise the pedal height to get the clutch bite point right (due to a new master cylinder fitted at the same time, not the spring) and it felt like the spring had to overcome some initial inertia at the top of the stroke but now it's as smooth as silk. I have a Power Slave from L.O.F. to go in at some point, I have high hopes of that.

M
Post #939867 28th Jan 2022 2:34pm
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
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There is another option. Replace the original spring and fit either the LOF master or slave cylinder. The pedal will still be lighter, much lighter, but more familiar in feel.
Post #939876 28th Jan 2022 3:32pm
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4RF RDS



Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Just keep driving you’ll get used to it quickly. It is definitely very different that OEM. I have also Thumbs Up installed their slave and it is uber smooth and buttery soft.

Stick with it. 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
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Post #940099 29th Jan 2022 9:49pm
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djam1



Member Since: 30 Apr 2012
Location: Northwest Western Australia
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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Alpine White
Thanks for telling us about it I have been wondering myself if I should go down this path
Post #940103 29th Jan 2022 10:07pm
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cocker



Member Since: 23 Sep 2021
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Getting use to it now but still fells strange
Post #940138 30th Jan 2022 9:21am
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Paulo RB



Member Since: 16 Mar 2021
Location: Wirral Island
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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 110 Td5 Heritage LE Bronze Green
LOF spring
Whew, I thought it was me, getting used to mine now, great things Paul RB
Post #940139 30th Jan 2022 9:26am
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
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l've had the assist spring fitted for years, l am used to it but because of the way that it works, it's harder to bring the clutch up smoothly in first gear or low range.
Post #940159 30th Jan 2022 10:45am
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey
I've had a Land Rover spring on my clutch pedal for years to good effect. I also have a lof spring in the box from my last clutch change. Would I notice the difference if I swapped the LR spring for the lof version ?
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.
Post #940217 30th Jan 2022 4:53pm
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ibexman



Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
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I gave up trying to fit my LOF spring Big Cry
Post #940221 30th Jan 2022 5:04pm
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