skauldy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Guys, Just wondering anyone running 35" tyres and a standard suspension on def 90. I'm looking for a measurement. Need to know the height from ground to bottom of chassis rail at the gearbox carrier. Any help would be great. Thanks Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am, I'll have a look tomorrow for you, can't be bothered going outside now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Guys, Just wondering anyone running 35" tyres and a standard suspension on def 90. I'm looking for a measurement. Need to know the height from ground to bottom of chassis rail at the gearbox carrier. Any help would be great. Thanks Shane The curious part of me would ask why? It's also well worth remembering not all 35" tyres are created equally, some will measure no more than 33" tall, while others could be close to 36" tall. And on a measurement such as this (lets ignore the large potential for general inaccuracy due to the ground not really being 100% level), tyre pressures will have a big affect. The same tyre with 12psi in it, vs 38psi will probably make a fair bit of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Moved to the Defender section because, well, it's about Defender's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 So I've braved the rain, it's 385mm from the ground to the lower face of the chassis rail just behind the radius arm mount. Pics below And just for Chicken Drumstick , my drive is fairly level, (I think the fall is around 1 in 40), is of concrete construction, C35 50-slump, and has a close tamped finish. The tyre pressures are 30psi all around. The tyres are 35 12.50 R15 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2 mounted on an 8J rim and they measure 34.9" tall and 11.5" wide, which is exactly the same as my mates 35x10.50 Simex ET's on 8J's. The Land Rover is fitted with standard spring colours, the rear being Genuine LR whilst the front springs are pattern parts, and weighs 1840kg. It is also fitted with a front winch. Hope this helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skauldy Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Lmfao Thanks Lewis. I will have the same setup as you so this is perfect. Thanks again and for going out in the rain. All will be revealed shortly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddychris300tdi Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Brilliant reply Lewis. If you happen to be walking past your 90 with a tape measure in your pocket could you possibly measure the height of one of your fronts springs, spring seat to top of the chassis and floor to the top of the wing. Working on mine today the springs seem rather compressed. thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 brilliant reply Lewis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Sadly the Like button doesn't seem to work, but I'm sure you get the idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 It won't as you're not a supporter C. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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