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Suspension sagging

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bullfrog:
Blocks would offer a cheap +2" but if springs are tired the new ones would be better.
4x4 mail order seem best value for +2" springs and shocks but MM4x4 offer fuller kit for similar money.
I am getting springs, shock, turret rings and cones from them but I always get my brake lines from LLAMHA 4X4.
He makes them to any length and offers excalent value.
I am getting 1.6 metre for the front and +5" for the rear
His email is david@llama4x4.co.uk
Hope that helps

Xtremeteam:
RE the brake hoses on a defender the postiion they are in that if all you are fitting is a +2 lift the standard hoses are more than suitable,if i remove my front shocks & lift the motor till the panhard rod binds & doesnt allow any more flex the brake hoses still have an inch or so left in them,if you are fitting a huge lift then change them,

Also whilst im here any lift on a disco requires longer hoses due to where they come off the body

bullfrog:
I am extending my panhard rod and may go 3 link later so saves getting new lines then.
Stainless braided also eliminates fade as they dont expand as much
( hence why biker fit them)
Not as relevent on a brick but nice to know they will last to

Xtremeteam:
the hoses dont make any difference to the fade propertys of the brakes,however they do give a firmer pedal due to them expanding less under pressure,

Also dont weld the axle with the earth clamp on the chassis as the hose's are a really good earth conductor,just a pity you cant remove them after  :lol:

bullfrog:
Dont plan on welding the axle !
Well hope not anyway ! :)

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