Graham Jackson's TDI 110 Defender
- Thread starter Scott Brady
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Wow!!! Fantastic rig!!! :clapsmile
Graham, need some help.
I need to decide how to improve my suspension (Endurance).
I was thinking in OME springs + shocks, what do you think?
Why do you choose the Safari progressive springs in the front?
Do do agree that the 265/85R16 forces more the bearings and other differencial / suspension / drive parts? Have nay previous experience to compare?
Thanks!!!
Cheers,
Graham, need some help.
I need to decide how to improve my suspension (Endurance).
I was thinking in OME springs + shocks, what do you think?
Why do you choose the Safari progressive springs in the front?
Do do agree that the 265/85R16 forces more the bearings and other differencial / suspension / drive parts? Have nay previous experience to compare?
Thanks!!!
Cheers,
gjackson
FRGS
For endurance I don't think you can beat OME. The friends we travelled with in Africa had OME springs and shocks and they had no problems over more than 30,000 miles. They were running OME 755s on the rear. I'm running 754s.
I choose the progressive SG springs because Greg at SG suggested them. Now having used them, I have to say they are amazing. With as heavy as my truck is, and a 3" lift with no sway bars, I rely heavily on the suspension, and I have no complaints. I get some lean on the road, but I can still easily accomplish 30 deg sideslopes which is pretty good for as heavily laden as my truck is.
Of course, you cannot get the SG progressive springs anymore, so I would suggest OME all the way around.
I would agree that the bearings take a little more stress, but I haven't had any problems so far with the 265s. I also had 265s on my D90, and ran that for a long time. The D90 was significantly lighter, but it also didn't have a salisbury in the rear. I have no problems running 265s.
cheers, and welcome to Expo!
overlander
Expedition Leader
gjackson said:
Graham,
What's your plan when you blow a spring? I'm still trying to figure out what OME spring #'s to get front and rear when it's time.
revor
Explorer
Here's some #'s that might help.. I'm planning on helping out with the parts for a few trucks in the coming months. The Fox shocks seem to be a nice fit (stolen #'s from Grahams truck)
Defender 110 Overlanding suspension
Application Shocks OME P/N C/L E/L
(Priced in pairs)
Front Heavy Load (110 lbs to 220 lbs.) N115 14.5" 23.7"
Rear Heavy Load (440 lbs.+) N44 14.5" 23.0"
Shocks Fox Emulsion
Front 2X5/8 Fit 10" travel 80/40 16.1 26.1
Rear 2X5/8 Fit 10" travel 80/40 16.1 26.1
Springs OME Lift
Front Heavy Duty (110 lbs. to 220 lbs.) 751 230 2"
Front Extra Heavy Duty (220 lbs. to 350 lbs.) 766 280 3"
Rear Medium Duty (660 lbs.) 755 280 2"
Rear Heavy Duty (1,100 lbs.) 754 420 3"
Keith
www.rovertracks.com
Defender 110 Overlanding suspension
Application Shocks OME P/N C/L E/L
(Priced in pairs)
Front Heavy Load (110 lbs to 220 lbs.) N115 14.5" 23.7"
Rear Heavy Load (440 lbs.+) N44 14.5" 23.0"
Shocks Fox Emulsion
Front 2X5/8 Fit 10" travel 80/40 16.1 26.1
Rear 2X5/8 Fit 10" travel 80/40 16.1 26.1
Springs OME Lift
Front Heavy Duty (110 lbs. to 220 lbs.) 751 230 2"
Front Extra Heavy Duty (220 lbs. to 350 lbs.) 766 280 3"
Rear Medium Duty (660 lbs.) 755 280 2"
Rear Heavy Duty (1,100 lbs.) 754 420 3"
Keith
www.rovertracks.com
revor
Explorer
It's good to be here!!
Except I've noticed others that know me so I can't get away with anything now!!!!
So much for lurking around the internet!!!
Keith
www.rovertracks.com
Except I've noticed others that know me so I can't get away with anything now!!!!
So much for lurking around the internet!!!
Keith
www.rovertracks.com
Andrew Walcker
Mod Emeritus
Hey Keith, also glad to see you over on this site, welcome aboard :beer:! Did you ever figure out anything to run your front axles on a 97 Defender with the tone ring?
Andrew Walcker
Mod Emeritus
gjackson said:
If you ever get the specs out of Greg I'd be willing to sign up for a pair of those springs. I've riden in a Disco with the SG springs and Fox shocks and the ride was amazing. Unfortuntaly I never got a set before he stopped making them.
revor
Explorer
Andrew Walcker said:
Hey Andrew!!
I have a customer that is doing the wiring thing that uses the rear signal to cover tracks of the missing front sensors.. He's just started I'll let you know how it turns out!!
I think Graham should loan us his springs and we'll take them to a winder and have them copied!! WAIT!!! That means I'd probably have to help take them out!! Errrmm Nevermind!
Andrew Walcker
Mod Emeritus
revor said:
Man, that is great news about the wiring "fix", there is also a viscious rumor that you are running a special on them??? I'll give you a call in the next few days!
Like I said before, if the specs or some old SG springs ever pop up count me in for a set and I know a few others that would join up in a second!
overlander
Expedition Leader
Andrew Walcker said:
count me in on that.