Archie M-P Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi there, I have started to build a prototype wheel arch. As seen in the photos it's not only slight wider but it reduces the gap between the wheel arch and tyre, and it means that you can still get the same performance while having the car seem a little lower. The rear of my defender 300tdi has always had a bigger gap between the wheel arch and tyre than the front, so this reduces that. I have also narrowed both edges so it gives it a more aggressive look. This defender is actually on the TMD tuning progressive springs so its slightly lower already. It fits perfect for defenders with 30mm spacer I was only going to make it for myself , but I am now thinking about making a mold an making some. the final product might be little different. Would this be something anyone would be interested, or see this being a useful product? honest opinions? Thanks Archie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Does that not foul on articulation? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Weird??? have to say I completely fail to see the point of this. Also if it isn’t sitting level. Surely the spring rate and/or length is not correct for your intended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hardtop van style vehicles always sit high at the rear when not carrying a load, when it is loaded the vehicle will sit level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie M-P Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 29 minutes ago, western said: Hardtop van style vehicles always sit high at the rear when not carrying a load, when it is loaded the vehicle will sit level. Is there a way to lower the back down with out changing the spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Don't think so, the length & spring rating determine the ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 There’s something wrong with the spring rate for the car if you’ve got an extreme of a difference between front and rear. I had about 0.2-0.5” bigger gap on the front of my 90 as the springs were a little too HD for the winch and bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jut Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 had a big drop on 110 pick up, front around 2.5" difference. turned out the front springs had softened up and dropped making it look worse. new springs all round now pretty much level. (medium springs not heavy duty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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