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Welsh flash

New Member

• Jun 2, 2025

• #1

I have recently changed the chassis(Richards)on my defender 300tdi the issue I have is if I go over very rough terrain at a angle the rear coil spring pops out at the top from the holder. I am using the same springs and shock absorbers that were on it before the chassis swap and never had this issue before. Any thoughts or ideas?

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Jun 2, 2025

• #2

It probably never happened before because the springs will have been rusted in place. You could fit dislocation cones if it's going to be a recurring problem

 

miktdish

Guns n Chainsaws

• Jun 2, 2025

• #3

Yes. dislocation cones are the answer.
You obviously have more articulation with the new chassis/A frame installation and you also don't have the anti-roll bars fitted (anymore ?).

The rear shocks have been replaced since this pic was taken ... I think it took just a year(ish) for the lower fitting to snap off.

Shocking, rear shock, shock

Went out this morning to find a dangler. I was shocked ...

www.landyzone.co.uk

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jun 2, 2025

• #4

A quick fix is a couple of Jubilee clips around top spring coil and seat housing.

 

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Welsh flash

New Member

• Jun 2, 2025

• #5

miktdish said:

Yes. dislocation cones are the answer.
You obviously have more articulation with the new chassis/A frame installation and you also don't have the anti-roll bars fitted (anymore ?).

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The rear shocks have been replaced since this pic was taken ... I think it took just a year(ish) for the lower fitting to snap off.

Shocking, rear shock, shock

Went out this morning to find a dangler. I was shocked ...

www.landyzone.co.uk

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No anti roll bar fitted,I shall order some cones thanks for your help.

 

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Welsh flash

New Member

• Jun 2, 2025

• #6

the_wolf said:

It probably never happened before because the springs will have been rusted in place. You could fit dislocation cones if it's going to be a recurring problem

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Just ordered some,hopefully fixes the issue,otherwise I will have to fit an anti-roll bar.

 

miktdish

Guns n Chainsaws

• Jun 2, 2025

• #7

If you are going off-road, taking part in your local land rover clubs TYRO events etc, then you get an advantage 'not' having anti-roll bars, but if you are mainly on-road then they are an advantage.

Here's a load of waffle an intro into a TYRO type thing from Dave at the Scottish Land Rover Owners Club



[Edit - some hours later] Helps if I put the link in ...

 

Last edited: Jun 2, 2025

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Anaconda

Well-Known Member

• Jun 2, 2025

• #8

2+ shocks this used to happen to my son's Ninety when laning. Standard length shocks and it isn't a problem.

 

dag019

Well-Known Member

• Jun 3, 2025

• #9

tottot said:

A quick fix is a couple of Jubilee clips around top spring coil and seat housing.

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This was going to be my advice as a cheap easy fix to see if you need to go further and fit cones.