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An Auckland Defender driver here... hi fellow kiwi Landy Zoners.

Well done, this version doesn't make my security software angry. Loving it.

Thanks for the advice. I did go with Old Man Emu sports shocks and replacement springs all around. Normal in front and heavy duty behind. Infact, when they were pulling it all apart, it revealed the front radius arm bushes were in need of replacement too. And after all that... it has definitely...

Thanks to everyone for their input. Exactly why I come to this forum for ideas especially when I'm a away from Landy homeland...here in NZ. You have been a great asset and I appreciate your time. I have decided to replace shocks and springs all around, found a specialist very close to home who...

More thoughts....thanks for your input, and I'm not sure you'd want my springs after 200,000k :-) I've come up with a plan, see my last post.

Yes, have had that thought too.... wouldn't be interested in a Discovery, the Range Rover is an option but it just doesn't suit my mud, dogs, horses, busy life that the Defender does.The landcruiser would actually be more practical...just boring.

will take this suggestion with me to the shock bods I am soon to visit with all the great suggestions I am getting from the forum! thanks.

mmm... solve one problem, create another one....

It's not quite that bad Zeaphod! I'm not talking gravel roads at all here...I'm talking sealed roads at speeds of 80kph... we they just aren't very smooth...long stretches of single lane stuff and very buggered by lots of truck transport.

Thanks. Good point and I think it's spot on, but not sure how I could test this. The trailer is level when loaded, which is what I want for the horse. It's a custom made trailer - proper engineers, but not a manual. How would I go about testing this question?

Thanks 300bhp... appreciate your input. I guess the reason why towing is the issue is that whilst I am perfectly happy bouncing around a little in the defender when driving, and the ride, whilst a bit rough and tumble doesn't bother me.... when I have my precious horse, a live weight on my tow...

Thanks for that, yes....I understand. Fortunately for the horses, I don't do very much towing off road :) If I can improve it enough, I'll be happy... but if I'm just trying to turn it into something it's not then I will end up changing no doubt.

Thanks for that advice... I will follow up on those. I agree, way better for the soul if I can find a suitable setup!

that's interesting... the landcruiser has the following spec: Suspension – Front – Fully independent double wishbone coil spring with stabiliser bar Suspension – Rear – Four-link coil rigid suspension with lateral rod and stabiliser bar. ..me not very mechanical...

I love my Defender (2003 110, chipped, 193,0000km)... is perfect for my needs now I've chipped it... EXCEPT...when it comes to heavy towing long distance, specifically horses. Towing 2.5 tonne 4 to 5 hours on NZ roads which aren't the smoothest...not fun. I have spoken to my service guys who...

Final update on this thread. Exactly 3 months later I have my car back. Essentially the dealer misdiagnosed the original problem and when they got around to fixing the original problem by servicing the injectors with new seals and washers... they completely knackered all 5 of them. They then...

Final update on this thread. Exactly 3 months later I have my car back. Essentially the dealer misdiagnosed the original problem and when they got around to fixing the original problem by servicing the injectors with new seals and washers... they completely knackered all 5 of them. They then...

Just pop your injectors on the courier... given it's the only option, it's not too bad and still considerably cheaper than buying new ones when you're even sure if the injectors have a problem! :-)

Hi there I very frustrating problem with my Defender TD5 has meant I can recommend to anyone in this neck of the woods....wanting the services of an injector specialist for testing and/or re-building.. these guys are awesome: West End Diesel 26 Davis Road, Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 0061 2 757...

For anyone following this thread....the conclusion to my 3 month ordeal which started with a simple cold start problem and turned into a nightmare... So... finally getting to a close on my situation. After months of trying everything else, it was decided to send injectors off to be tested in...