toutie

New Member

• Aug 1, 2010

• #1

hello,

new to landyzone as member - I have found this forum extreamly useful as a resource in the past so hope some one can help -

I want to work out what lift kit was put on my defender 90 by the previous owner (she is quite high ), so that I can get the right cranked arms and work out clearance for some new mud tyres.

does anyone have measurement for the standard suspension height ie from the centre wheel hub to the wheel arch

or is there a better way?

many thanks

 

V8_Disco

New Member

• Aug 1, 2010

• #2

measure the length of the spring while its on the vehicle

 

toutie

New Member

• Aug 1, 2010

• #3

the springs are 13 inches in length, how does this compare to standard?

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Aug 1, 2010

• #4

why do you want cranked arms?

are you runnin a lift bigger than 2"?
you will notice no difference atall putting cranked arms on..my mates done his and i havent and there is no difference between the two.

spend ya money on summit else

 

toutie

New Member

• Aug 1, 2010

• #5

at the moment i am just trying to determine what lift is already on the 90, the spring measurement on the vehicle in 13 inches - i can only find uncompress measurements for the standards springs (ie not on the vehicle). I might just jack her up till fully dislocated and see how the lengths compare…

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Aug 1, 2010

• #6

toutie said:

at the moment i am just trying to determine what lift is already on the 90, the spring measurement on the vehicle in 13 inches - i can only find uncompress measurements for the standards springs (ie not on the vehicle). I might just jack her up till fully dislocated and see how the lengths compare…

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if it helps i could pop out to ya one eve in my lifted 90 so you could compare?

 

toutie

New Member

• Aug 1, 2010

• #7

wiltshire landyman said:

if it helps i could pop out to ya one eve in my lifted 90 so you could compare?

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that would be usfull if you didnt mind will pm you my address

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Aug 1, 2010

• #8

toutie said:

that would be usfull if you didnt mind will pm you my address

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ok cool

 

Langers

Well-Known Member

• Aug 1, 2010

• #9

So WLM are you saying that you don't need a full conversion kit for a 2" lift? Just the springs and shocks? If so that's great news, putting a 2" lift on my 110 soon, had budgeted for all the cranked radius arms etc but that could save me a few hundred quid.

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Aug 1, 2010

• #10

Langers said:

So WLM are you saying that you don't need a full conversion kit for a 2" lift? Just the springs and shocks? If so that's great news, putting a 2" lift on my 110 soon, had budgeted for all the cranked radius arms etc but that could save me a few hundred quid.

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save your money it aint worth it..

i have 2" lift kit fitted and 35" tyres and nothin else..done winch challenges,punch challenges..pay n plays etc...never had a problem

 

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Beast o Bodmin

Banned

• Aug 1, 2010

• #11

do a 6"lift or dont bother.

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Aug 1, 2010

• #12

Beast o Bodmin said:

do a 6"lift or dont bother.

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and what is it you have on yours mr bob

 

hammoj28

Active Member

• Sep 9, 2010

• #13

THats bloomin handy to know about just needing shocks and springs for a 2" lift. Save a bit of dosh there.

 

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bobbler

New Member

• Sep 10, 2010

• #14

its worth budgeting for the extra parts just in case (not all landys are the same)

this is worth a read http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/thinking-lifting-your-landy-read-first-66840.html

 

dazzx10r

Active Member

• Sep 10, 2010

• #15

I have had a 2" suspension lift for about a year now, the only reason to fit 3 degree radius arms would be to correct the steering geometery (steering self centre) and make it a little less twitchy, but fitting the radius arms alters the prop angle, so then you would need to fit a wide angle front prop. So I guess if you can live with the steering geometery as it is with a 2" lift then you're ok.