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MattW:
Hi all

Having never been in any other series landrover but our own I can't say I know what a "Good" ride is like in one of these? When we took it to tixover the other day in comparison to my friends Discovery the ride was incredibly rough - I mean we were going over bumps and our heads nearly hit the roof. The springs appear to be in good condition with good clearance from their bump stops and as far as I know the dampers are standard oil, outwardly these look ok but I'd wager they havent been changed since 1995 (the last time it was taxed.)

Are gas dampers any better?

thanks
Matt

jimthelandyman:
don't worry too much the series landys are really rough especially when you are bouncing over rocks off road, it annoys me too because i always think i'm damaging something when i pick up the pace a s;ight bit. I think think its only worth putting gas dampers on if you fit parabolics as well.

Henry Webster:
Gas dampers will make a difference if the springs are in good condition.  Check to see that there is no real rust between the leaves.  If they are splayed by rust - then replace them.

Taking them apart greasing them and putting them back together should make a big difference, but isn't necessarily the most environmentally friendly option.

The only real solution is to go to parabolic springs and gas shocks - or buy a 90!

H

MattW:

--- Quote from: "Henry Webster" ---
Taking them apart greasing them and putting them back together should make a big difference
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The leaf springs you mean>?


The coil sprung suspension of a defender would be great -  however the Series only cost us £180 :) and so its just a bit of cheap fun. We can't even be bothered to get it roadworthy.

Henry Webster:
Yup :)

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