Classic Lowered Suspension

JD.Tippet · May 23, 2022

Looking for some advice please

I am looking at getting lowered suspension for my '93 RRC hard dash. I see there is a Bilstein kit (springs and shocks) 2" lowering for a Defender, would this fit my RRC? I am not sure on compatibility

TIA

tomcat59alan · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Looking for some advice please

I am looking at getting lowered suspension for my '93 RRC hard dash. I see there is a Bilstein kit (springs and shocks) 2" lowering for a Defender, would this fit my RRC? I am not sure on compatibility

TIA

Why?

locket · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Looking for some advice please

I am looking at getting lowered suspension for my '93 RRC hard dash. I see there is a Bilstein kit (springs and shocks) 2" lowering for a Defender, would this fit my RRC? I am not sure on compatibility

TIA

Just get the kit for a Range Rover classic. Paddocks and all the regular suppliers do the kit with or without shocks, all reasonably priced.

badfluffy · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet · May 23, 2022

locket said:
Just get the kit for a Range Rover classic. Paddocks and all the regular suppliers do the kit with or without shocks, all reasonably priced.

Thank you

Disco1BFG · May 23, 2022

tomcat59alan said:
Why?

+1.

JD.Tippet · May 23, 2022

Disco1BFG said:
+1.

tomcat59alan said:
Why?

Thank you for this considered insight

kermit_rr · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Thank you for this considered insight

It's a valid question. Are we not supposed to ask why?

JD.Tippet · May 23, 2022

kermit_rr said:
It's a valid question. Are we not supposed to ask why?

The answer to your question why is.....to make it handle better on the road

tomcat59alan · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
The answer to your question why is.....to make it handle better on the road

When I had my Classics I fitted police spec springs and dampers and the handling was vastly improved,no need for lowering IMO.

locket · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Thank you

I have lowered springs fitted to mine and It vastly improves the handling. It also gives it a better stance and will have that pointed down at the front look.
Go for it.

locket · May 23, 2022

tomcat59alan said:
When I had my Classics I fitted police spec springs and dampers and the handling was vastly improved,no need for lowering IMO.

I fitted those and they lasted two days, horrible ride and very very hard.

norseman · May 23, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
The answer to your question why is.....to make it handle better on the road

Each to his own; but in no way can a Classic be described as a performance car.
Have you watched the vids. demonstrating how easily they roll-over?

JD.Tippet · May 24, 2022

Thank you for the answers and opinions so far. Just to point out I am still awaiting an answer to my question (if anyone knows) which is:-
" I see there is a Bilstein kit (springs and shocks) 2" lowering for a Defender, would this fit my RRC? I am not sure on compatibility"

I have posted the item below in case anyone has similar experience.

https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/...ng-spring-set-fit-land-rover-defender-90.html

Ratae · May 24, 2022

Most people on LR forums go the other way - lift not lower - & if there's nothing coming up when you use the 'Search' box then possibly no-on on here has done it with that kit.
On the basis that they sell them so presumably people have bought from them what did the sellers of that kit tell you when you asked them?

Hicap phill · May 24, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Thank you for the answers and opinions so far. Just to point out I am still awaiting an answer to my question (if anyone knows) which is:-
" I see there is a Bilstein kit (springs and shocks) 2" lowering for a Defender, would this fit my RRC? I am not sure on compatibility"

I have posted the item below in case anyone has similar experience.

https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/...ng-spring-set-fit-land-rover-defender-90.html

springs would fit.
As these are designed for a lighter vehicle they may drop lower.
Shocks…. You need to check the ends & how they fit to your chassis. Later LR are different to RR.

locket · May 24, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Thank you for the answers and opinions so far. Just to point out I am still awaiting an answer to my question (if anyone knows) which is:-
" I see there is a Bilstein kit (springs and shocks) 2" lowering for a Defender, would this fit my RRC? I am not sure on compatibility"

I have posted the item below in case anyone has similar experience.

https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/...ng-spring-set-fit-land-rover-defender-90.html

To answer your question, yes the springs will fit but check the shock bottom mountings are the same as yours. As I said earlier why are you not getting specific kits for a Range Rover Classic?
That kit also is overpriced.

Disco1BFG · May 25, 2022

JD.Tippet said:
Thank you for this considered insight

You're welcome. HTH.

Western Slope Rover · May 25, 2022

Google is your friend. Even though you're lowering a RRC.

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