Hi, recently changed springs back to standard, but do i need to change shockers too. It did have a lift on it apparently when i bought it so will the shockers be bigger than standard ones. Im getting a lot of floating about on back end while driving but is it down to shockers or do i need to fit anti roll bars maybe as my Defender doesn’t have the fittings to do this. Any help appreciated
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tottot
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Your float could be down to worn out dampers/shocks, other possible is worn bushings/brackets in rear axle.
How much lift did it have? If more than 2 inch likely shocks will be overlength and not compress enough now.
SWB are fine without anti roll bar [ mine does not ] with suspension in good order.
How much lift did it have? If more than 2 inch likely shocks will be overlength and not compress enough now.
SWB are fine without anti roll bar [ mine does not ] with suspension in good order.
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My son had standard springs and +2 shocks, it can mean the springs can pop out on articulation. On road driving wasn't a problem.
As mentioned you probably need to change all the bushes and shocks anyway, not expensive if you do it yourself.
As mentioned you probably need to change all the bushes and shocks anyway, not expensive if you do it yourself.
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The shocks 'may' be compressing but you would surely hear quite a "clunk" when they bottomed out, so I don't think it's that.
Nor do I think it's lack of anti-roll bars. (I have a set inc fitting if you are interested in putting them back on).
When you say you changed "back to standard" what do you mean exactly ?
Nor do I think it's lack of anti-roll bars. (I have a set inc fitting if you are interested in putting them back on).
When you say you changed "back to standard" what do you mean exactly ?
