tonylr4x4 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 hi, not sure if anyone has ever done this but, is it posible to convert a series to coil springs, but by using a series chassis, (by welding on spring seats, arm mounts, etc ) ? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It is possible. My last LR was a 88" series 3 that had been coiled, but badly!(not by me I add) Was my 1st exploration into Land Rovers and the sound of a cherry bombed V8 exhaust was too much, and I bought it. When I went to fit a set of rock/tree sliders to it, they fitted perfectly one side and on the other the rear wheel just caught it. I thought WTF?...and found it was nearly 30mm out of alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It's possible but it's a nasty thing to do to a Series now Defenders are available for the same price. What are your reasons for asking / what problem(s) are you trying to overcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'd agree with Fridge here, if you like the basic nature of a Series but want coil springs, then buy a basic model early 90/110. Once I removed the (small amount) of sound proofing/water rentention + rust enhancement material from my 90 it was almost the same as my series 2. They are even both Bronze green ragtops with black wheels and at the time both had 2.25 petrol engines! The 90 now has a khaki/sand roof and so now matches the series 2 much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ooh I wanna Series 2 like that to sit next to my 90!! They are getting a little scarce and expensive now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylr4x4 Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 yeah i actually agree with you now to be honest, why wreck something of a great motor company's history!. ill be looking to buy a series soon, for restoration, looking to keep it orginal as i can but have a few goodie's . ive got the 110 for comfort ish driving anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 And lest we forget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have seen an 86" S1 that had been coiled on the Std chassis but on the same day I spoke to Designa Chassis about it and they (he) stated that they added 2 inches to the chassis rail height as their computer model showed that the Std chassis could not take the different stresses?? Plus it is very difficult to get the height separation on the rear A frame to the lower radius arms apparently. If you compare a coil and a leaf chassis they are completely different in profile. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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