Adam001 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hi Quite funny really, just carried out a full engine conversion from a 200tdi to a BMW 6 cyl Petrol, so of all the things it could of failed on it failed on the springs popping out during the test. Normally they lift on the axle but they now lift on the chassis! They failed it because the springs didn't relocate when they dropped it back down. Non of this bothers me and I'm quite happy fixing it as it is a pain, this just forces me to sort it! I would like some advice though! I have 2013 Defender HD suspension which lifts the car fractionally (used to have +2 springs which i didn't like). I also have pro-comp +2" shocks and extended brake lines. Now I only greenlane the car and i plan to take it to places where real roads are a rarity, I don't do anything hardcore. So I have thought of a few options A) Go back to standard shocks to limit the travel B) tether the springs to the tops (any recommendations, would this defeat the point in the pro-comps?) C) change the shocks for standard length HD versions from some manufacturer? D) Dislocation cones Thoughts on the above? I'm edging towards the "limit the travel" approach as I have heard this can provide stability benefits Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 A few stout cable ties to hold the springs should sort it for MOT. Then again, if you've got dislocating springs that don't relocate surely it's preferable to sort that out so they do go back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 B or D if you don't do anything that requires the travel then it doesn't really matter I would say. I did like dis cones but I'm leaning more to keep the springs in place these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam001 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Agree, I do need to sort the relocation issue, the flex is handy sometimes but I doubt i'll get into situations where it'll become a huge issue. Is there anything more erm, fancy then just using cable ties or jubilee clips to retain them, can you buy a clamp or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 In times past, "Series" LRs had webbing straps fitted to control the extent of 'droop' of the axle - restraining it before the shock-absorbers were bottoming-out. Perhaps you could adopt something similar? It's extremely non-conducive-to-their-long-life to have shock-absorbers controlling the ultimate limits of suspension-travel whether in compression or rebound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hmm, food for thought. I know my rears dislocate and need a gentle tap to sit squarely back in the seat...ok on the move as undoubtedly they will go back in...but on a ramp I'm not too sure. Reckon I'll just stick a set of cones on it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam001 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 I've gone for cones, simplest and cheapest method. New shocks would cost double and restraining the tops I had my doubts on the loading of the spring retainer at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I've just got a couple of strong quality jubilee clips holding the springs to the hangers. Seems to work well. The springs do stretch a little if pushed, so provide a nice bit of damping before the shock reaches it's full extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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