Dances with Chimps
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Happy New year to you all,
this is probably a question that has been asked a thousand times and it difficult to answer but I'm after opinions for the best suspension set up on my 80 for general UK road use but also for a trip down to South Africa. I already have an OME set up but it is standard factory height. I'm hoping to keep the suspension struts to save on money but am looking at lifting it by 2". I intend to carry a Howling moon roof tent and awning plus general everyday living equipment for several months on the road. I do not know as yet as to the total weight of the vehicle but my opinion is to keep it as light as possible (maybe no winch bar or winch, a couple of Gerry cans for extra fuel, there are no back seats at all just a bed platform and drawers for storage) I know the weight is probably the key here but until I buy all the stuff I really have no idea.
I'm only guessing but load springs of + 400 kg but I want the ride to remain comfortable on UK roads (Airbags?) Any opinions would be well received.
P.S the guy fitting this for me is an off road Land rover expert and is happy to do the work BUT he does not usually work on LCs or overlanders (West Wales you see)
this is probably a question that has been asked a thousand times and it difficult to answer but I'm after opinions for the best suspension set up on my 80 for general UK road use but also for a trip down to South Africa. I already have an OME set up but it is standard factory height. I'm hoping to keep the suspension struts to save on money but am looking at lifting it by 2". I intend to carry a Howling moon roof tent and awning plus general everyday living equipment for several months on the road. I do not know as yet as to the total weight of the vehicle but my opinion is to keep it as light as possible (maybe no winch bar or winch, a couple of Gerry cans for extra fuel, there are no back seats at all just a bed platform and drawers for storage) I know the weight is probably the key here but until I buy all the stuff I really have no idea.
I'm only guessing but load springs of + 400 kg but I want the ride to remain comfortable on UK roads (Airbags?) Any opinions would be well received.
P.S the guy fitting this for me is an off road Land rover expert and is happy to do the work BUT he does not usually work on LCs or overlanders (West Wales you see)