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jimthelandyman:
Think my springs or my shocks are starting to go, the offside front looks to be down, theres no oil coming out of the shocks. So i think i am going to change springs and shocks but i want a 2 inch lift, is it a pain in the backside to change the suspension and would i need any other parts apart from the new suspension components such as new nuts and bolts etc.?

Wolfie:
It's not too bad a job, and you shouldn't need anything else, but it's not unknown for the studs on the shock turret mounting rings to shear so a pair of them might be a worthwhile purchase. Shock turrets themselves do rot eventually but you should be able to assess them before you start, and get some if necessary. You might also need extended brake hoses.

Regards

Wolfie

jimthelandyman:
Cheers wolfie, does anyone know where toget good deal on a 2 inch lift kit preferably as cheap as possible as i have a limited amount of cash.

drmike:
Isn't it odd I took a so called 2" lift kit off my Defender and it handled much better off road. I do have longer shocks which presumably gives better droop but I've always felt that the standard setup was really good.

I'd save your money for other bits and bobs myself.

Mike

jimthelandyman:
This seems like good kit http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/OFF_ROAD/Coil_Springs_and_Kits/Plus_2_Inch_Lift_Kit_for_Defender_90_(up_to_1998).html

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