Defender lift kit
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edwardcraney2012
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Ideally yes, lifting it changes all sorts of suspension angles, the main difference the caster corrected arms make is the feel of the steering. However I would advise against lifting it unless you really need to as all sorts need changing like brake lines, panard rod and the trailing arms as well as the springs and shockers.
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How high are you thinking of lifting it?
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There's mixed stuff regarding people lifting their 90's and effects on handling. If your doing the common 2" lift, then maybe you could get away without upgrading the castor correction arms. If I was doing a lift though I would personally fit them to save the trouble. Id also make sure you got a good steering damper.
Was thinking of 2" just to gain clearence when I have weight in the back as it soon sits down I dont need a lot maybe heavy duty springs would do just dont know if they will make a difference or if thats just what they are being sold as and reali they no different than standard springs
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Heavy duty springs are much heavier, they will raise your vehicle and are good if you are carrying very heavy loads, but they can also give a fairly harsh ride. Standard height is fine unless you are planning on extreme off roading, a standard landy is pretty capable in most normal conditions. What motor have you got, and what do you use it for?
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heavy duty springs are indeed 'stiffer' but unloaded you will get bashed over speed bumps 
If it's for weight reasons just get heavy duty springs. No need for a lift. Although it may raise it slightly as they won't compress as much under the weight if the car.
The ride may suffer though. If that's a problem you can get progressive springs which are only a few quid extra which helps a lot.
A 2 inch lift is really for off roading as you get better approach and departure angles and a bit more clearance underneath.
I have a 2 inch lift for that reason and I've never changed anything apart from springs and shocks and it's been fine.
The ride may suffer though. If that's a problem you can get progressive springs which are only a few quid extra which helps a lot.
A 2 inch lift is really for off roading as you get better approach and departure angles and a bit more clearance underneath.
I have a 2 inch lift for that reason and I've never changed anything apart from springs and shocks and it's been fine.
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I think you can get some pretty odd combinations regarding springs / shocks....
Chap over here had a very odd combination - I can't remember the exact details, but was along the lines of +4 inch springs and +2 inch shocks - or was it the other way round?? - said that as he did a lot of towing, this was an ideal set up. Was a 110 truck cab.
I'm happy with the standard set up on mine - its harsh enough as it is (also a 110 Truck Cab), without the ability to snap my spine on every pothole!
Chap over here had a very odd combination - I can't remember the exact details, but was along the lines of +4 inch springs and +2 inch shocks - or was it the other way round?? - said that as he did a lot of towing, this was an ideal set up. Was a 110 truck cab.
I'm happy with the standard set up on mine - its harsh enough as it is (also a 110 Truck Cab), without the ability to snap my spine on every pothole!
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If I was doing that in a Def, I would just use standard springs. You don't need hd springs to tow a trailer, I have towed 2-3 tonnes for years with standard. All youre going to do is pound your back to bits with HD.
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Maybe yer existing springs are completely shot. Have yu tried measuring them?
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You could try measuring the gaps between bump stops and axle, there is a spec in lr manual, and I think in Haynes too. Or you can remove and measure the free length. Then you will Know what is going on now, at least. They can get pretty shagged on well used vehicles.
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