When I go over a bump in the road it feels and sound like the shocks are too short and trying to lift the rear axle off the road, I understand these are HD springs and I have no weight in the back but surely there should be a bit of free travel in the shocks, I have let the rear tyres down to 20psi and it seems to have helped a little, any idea's on what I can do would be greatly appreciated
Just bought a 110 TD5 with Terrafirma Pro 2" lift
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Hicap phill
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Oh the joys of a 110.
Mine rides like this unless there was weight in it.
Take the shocks of the top mounts to see if there is any spare travel
Mine rides like this unless there was weight in it.
Take the shocks of the top mounts to see if there is any spare travel
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Perhaps the seller hadn't fitted extended shocks. Try lifting the rear and support put axle stands underneath the chassis frame. Then see how far the shocks extend
It’s probably got HD springs.
Lowering the tyre pressures can make matters worse on road driving as the bouncing (from the tyres) will then be at odds with the suspension movement.
Off road is a different matter.
I went through this with my 110 although it was standard spec. The best thing l did was to fit the Terrafirma adjustable standard length shocks, with the standard LR springs.
The ride quality when set to position 1 (softest) is much better although when driving fast on poor roads it tends to tramp a bit particularly on corners.
On the harder setting the handling is a fair bit better so l guess it’s a choice. Only takes a minute to adjust all four.
The best solution would be having remote adjustment but that costs a fortune. The Terrafirma dampers are only £60 each.
Lowering the tyre pressures can make matters worse on road driving as the bouncing (from the tyres) will then be at odds with the suspension movement.
Off road is a different matter.
I went through this with my 110 although it was standard spec. The best thing l did was to fit the Terrafirma adjustable standard length shocks, with the standard LR springs.
The ride quality when set to position 1 (softest) is much better although when driving fast on poor roads it tends to tramp a bit particularly on corners.
On the harder setting the handling is a fair bit better so l guess it’s a choice. Only takes a minute to adjust all four.
The best solution would be having remote adjustment but that costs a fortune. The Terrafirma dampers are only £60 each.
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I was thinking to do that this weekend Phil
I think they are matched to the springs Mike, as far as I know they are +2", they are the blue plastic capped Pro Sport type
I usually drive around 50/60mph and it handles pretty good for a Landy, it is the first 110 I have had and I am very happy with it, having only ever had 2 88" Series Kandy's this drives like a limo
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Yes, the 110 often feels a bit harsh on the rear. After all, it can accept a payload of 1.5 tons or so (pickup version) so the springs have to be quite stiff. Pop in to your local builders' merchant and buy 20 bags of cement. That'll soften your ride up a treat, and all for around £100.
Haha, I think spare wheel mount and a tyre filled with lead might be cheaper
You have a point there, it is more noticeable below halfway hahaha, the springs were only fitted November 17 so I guess they will soften over time with the more fun I have off road
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Only problem I get is on side slopes. Not enough give in the springs. Can be a bit scary.
I have not done much off roading yet, only really gravel tracks, I am thinking I might get softer springs if these dont loosen up, they might ease over time, they are only 6 months old and previous owner on used it on road
