Hey I'm Adam and I have a 1980 88" Series 3. It's just an off road toy as you can see...
I bought it in November last year as a standard looking 2.25 petrol, I put some 7.50X16s on it and was to be honest... Dissapointed. Them pesky Suzukis were showing me up all the time, particularly in thick mud where the landys lack of power, skinnier tyres and heavier weight were a problem.
Its been off the road since the MOT ran out in March but hopefully when it's back on the road in the next couple of weeks it'll be a different animal.
I've got some 265/75/16 Insa Special Tracks on it, just completing the finishing touches to a 200tdi conversion and contemplating my suspension options.
I've got to raise the suspension slightly as there can be clearance issues with the front axle and 200tdi crank pulley.
I'd imagine the 1 tonne shackles would do the job but I find the Series suspension doesn't offer much articulation so I'm thinking parabolic springs along with 1 tonne shackles and lengthend front spring mounts.
I assume that will probably give about 2" lift along with softer suspension able to flex to the terrain better?
Will 2 leaf springs up front and 3 leaf at the rear cope with the power of a 200TDI with my larger tyres?
Oh and this is how its looking now
Adam