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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: yellow series 2a on July 15, 2008, 23:40:07

Title: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: yellow series 2a on July 15, 2008, 23:40:07: Hi is it possible to buy a kit so i can convert my series to coil from leaf spring? or do i have to make something myself

many thanks
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: edy on July 16, 2008, 00:17:45: im not sure you can buy a kit. there is a hell of alot of work involved,and you have to get it bang on. tbh i would personally prefer just to buy a defender instead...

but its up to you.
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: Lucy1978 on July 17, 2008, 12:32:54: It'd also loose you your tax exemption, put it on a Q plate and need an SVA
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 18, 2008, 08:15:42: If you want coils, buy a 90/110, if you want character then keep the series!
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: andyb on July 18, 2008, 10:36:20: Quote from: yellow series 2a on July 15, 2008, 23:40:07
Hi is it possible to buy a kit so i can convert my series to coil from leaf spring? or do i have to make something myself

There used to be a kit made (late 80s early 90s) that allowed you to fit coils to the rear of a Series.

Basically it put a coil spring between the top of the axle and the chassis above it and had a link in place of the front half of the leaf spring to act as a radius arm....you could probably get away with cutting leaf springs in half and using just the top leaf. It will also require more damping as there will be no damping effect from the friction between leafs.

An more modern alternative would be to fit an old 90 rear axle. This would require some brackets on the chassis for radius arms and coil springs (IIRC the drivers side radius arm link will end up 'in' the fuel tank so mods there too :) The fabrication aside, the rear drum braked rear 90 axles are 2 a penny as most people upgrade to a disc braked Disco or RR axle, but your Series already has drums all round so no problem :)

Front axle is an whole other kettle of worms/can of fish.

Other option would be to fit parabolic springs is you want to retain the Series 'look'.

Down sides to any coil conversion now-a-days is the likeihood of needing an SVA or at least a VIC (Vehicle Identity Check) if you modify the chassis for the coil suspension.

HTH
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: James.Harwood on July 21, 2008, 18:46:07: Just buy a defender!
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: yellow series 2a on July 21, 2008, 20:52:19: ok guys thanks you for your help! i will keep it leaf spring!!!
Title: Re: Series leaf spring to coil conversion
Post by: Jim-Willy on July 22, 2008, 17:10:28: You know it makes sence........ :lol:

I have one of each, a leafer and a boingy.