Defender 90 suspension height

Benji55 said:

I read an earlier thread saying the suspension height is affected by springs and not shock absorbers. I have an earlier 90 that originally had a 2” lift kit. I changed the springs for genuine standard height springs but it still looks high. I appreciate wheels and tires can also affect height. Is there a way of measuring to see if the suspension is standard height and if so what should it be?
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Phill said:

@lynall This it?

https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Spring-Height-Measurments.pdf

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300bhp/ton said:

Standard to what though? Lots of springs fitted over the years and different body/engine configs will impact ride height.

Shocks generally don't impact ride height, although Gas shocks (ones that extend on their own) will have a slight upwards pressure and make a vehicle sit slightly higher than regular oil shocks (ones that don't expand on their own).

Maybe post a photo up?

Wheels and tyres won't exactly alter ride height in terms of distance from the axle to the chassis, but smaller wheels can give a bigger gap at the wheel arch.

Springs seats, lift packers and the like can also lift a vehicle.

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