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I'm IV36 postcode, and i'm approx 25 miles east of Inverness. I wouldn't be able to send them untill next week at some point so will find out postage costs and let you know...
ahh nowhere near me then.. im from brotton (near middlesbrough). Thats fine just let me know. my e mail is broughton69@hotmail.comor just leave me a msg on here. thanks alot, it might solve my problem
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Make me an offer + postage........???? Take minuites to make with 10mm flat bar some small pipe as spacers, Bolts A drill and grinder....???
Up to you...?
Ill just buy them off you if you dont mind. Where abouts are you from? might be able to come pick them up. last time i used a grinder on little things like that the disk snapped and ended up in my leg...
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This is a standard shackle SWB...
military shackles and parabolics will give you a couple inches lift and give a good bit of articulation....?
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As you can see i dont have much clearence at the front of the rear arch
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Here's my home-made shackles,
I have a full set on new unused military shackles for sale if your interested...?
Yes very interested. how much?
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what size tyres are you running and what type of rim..............?????
im not to sure about the size of tyre but i know there on offset rims
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Set of parabolics and a set of extended shackles is what i have on mine, had to put 90 arches on but im running 35 12.50 15 mud terrains and wheel spacers so needed to keep it legal(ish). Use the military long shackles at the front so you dont bind up the prop shaft uj and make some up for the rear out of good strong plate or bar i went another inch and a half @ the rear and have only small amounts of under arch scrubbing when at full articulation the fronts dont articulate half as well as the rear so rubbing in the arches isnt usually the issue but tyres rubbing springs on full lock can damage tyre sidewalls hence spacers or offset rims
im not sure what wheels are on it, all i know is there on offset rims. do you have any pictures?
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Just to hark back to the first post - fitting a chassis from a 90 doesn't gain you a lift, it gives you coil springs and makes you liable for the SVA test, not to mention ruining a Series
. These days it's easier and cheaper to just buy a 90. Defender front outer wings have a higher cut arch which will allow more travel without trimming.if i got a defender id have road tax to pay though. i was going to get one until i saw this series for sale. im not to bothered about the front, i have plenty of clearance its just the rear is chewing up my tyers. i really dont want to start cutting pannels though.
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Okay - got it now. Sorry for the tangent but would love to have 6cyltdi come back and talk to us about the engineering behind the Series in that picture.
Newbe, can you tell us what your goal is for the suspension lift, i.e. how much lift and for what purpose? That will help us to provide the best advice. In general, my view is that anything more than the lift derived from longer shackles, aka "military shackles and available from the usuals: Paddacks, Craddocks etc., and parabolics is a bad idea (with the exception of going Spring Over Axle). If the goal is fitment of bigger tyres, and you have done the needful with reagrd to halfshafts, propshafts, power, gearing, etc., then much better to chop body and keep the CoG lower. Besides, after shackles and parabolics, to get any lift will mean more arched springs, which will be less flexible, and rather redneck booty-fab...
SOA is a different kettle of fish. When done well, it can be quite satisfying. It is rarely done well...
From a suspention lift i would like to gain more articulation and a tad more ground clearance, but most of all get my wheels and tyers away from the wheel arch. the pannel is digging into my tyers and taking quite reasonable size chunks out of them. I dont want a huge lift just a couple of inches would (should) do the trick.
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parabolics dont give you a great deal of lift, they just allow a smoother ride/ better axle articulation,
you need extended shackles/ moved shackle mounts/ SPOA conversion
infact, its really VERY simple to achieve a lift on a series vehicle.
Whats an SPOA conversion? (trying not to sound thick)
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Here's erm longer shackles, home made in minuites....
Parabolic springs on and erm some of the tub chopped....
I was running parabolics and military shackles with 265/75/r16's on no probs....
Shackles would be quick, easy and cheap...?
Yeah a few people have recomended bigger shackles. would you be so kinda in telling me the size of them?
how muck lift do parabolics give you?
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By the way, the rig looks fantastic. I don't know how the drive-train is going to cope with those tyres, but I have opened that phot three times now and it just looks super. Just please re-assure us that more thinking/engineering has gone into it than the "Monster Discovery"....
its not mine! lol its from the same company that did the disco 2 out of the new Lro mag. mine is the blue series 3
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What RPR said - if you're running tyres that big I hope you've got some uprated components in your drivetrain and I hope this is going to be better than just fitting the biggest penis extension tyres you can find to look cool kewl.
The disco isnt mine lol. Its from the same blokes that did the disco out of the new LRO mag. tyers were like 5 ft
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Is there any way that you can lift a series 3 without getting a new chassis off a 90? i have quite big wheels on her and the rear quarter pannel keeps digging in and taking chunks out of my tyers. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Iv just been given an overdrive box for my series 2 (series 3 engine). can anyone give me any clues on how to fit it please?
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What do you think?
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Iv always wanted a defender, ever since i was a nipper (wasnt that long ago im only 21). Iv only been able to fine a couple that have been half decent and cheep. i dont really want to pay more than £6000 but i want it to be decent. iv found one on ebay that is ideal but iv only got £1500 so im gutted lol. This is why i started looking at freelanders, but i look at insurance quotes and they are about £500 more than a defender and more to tax so iv turnd towards defenders again
Know anyone who selling any? -
£125 6 month, £205 for a year on an 2002 model
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HELLO, i dont own a landrover , yet, but iv been looking to get a freelander because i think they look smart and they are a hell of alot cheeper than defenders. Im on about getting a 3 door TD4 because iv heard about the problems with the head gasgets on the petrol models. I didnt know who else to ask! lol please can some one help me?
. These days it's easier and cheaper to just buy a 90. Defender front outer wings have a higher cut arch which will allow more travel without trimming.
Know anyone who selling any?
Wheel and tyre size
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Hi guys!
Just wondering what the biggest size tyre and wheel will fit a freelander 1. I want to get my hands on some snow tyres.
Thanks!