Snagger Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi folks. I'm planning to upgrade my 109 with coiler axles (for the better steering lock, to get rid of the steering kick-back in 4wd and to have disc brakes all round). I have sourced a good second hand Discovery I 200Tdi front axle, but have subsequently discovered that the brake pads (an thus callipers) are smaller than on a Tdi/TD5 110. I know that Discoverys are heavier vehicles than 110s, but obviously a commercial 110 has a big gross weight for cargo and heavy towing. On the other hand, Discoverys get used a lot as commercial vehicles and for towing big caravan and boat trailers, and generally travel faster than 110s too. So that I can try to gauge whether the braking capacity of the Discovery axle will be sufficient for my 109, could anyone please tell me the maximim gross weight for a Defender 110, since the 110 is so directly comparable to the 109? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 From the Owner's Manual on RAVE: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 110s are also available in a 3500kg HD suspension version though AFAIK the brakes are the same. I would have thought anything with discs will be a breath of fresh air after Series drum brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks very much guys. Bog, on the 3.5t 110s, do you know if they just have HD springs and dampers, or are the brakes uprated too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmobile Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Springs are uprated HD, also the chassis has a few extra bits on. As said above, brakes are standard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks for the advice, everyone - it looks like I'll be needing another axle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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