what springs are good for towing?

[Shorty180]

hi i have a 2004 defender 90 it has a litte lean on her now so i want to invest in new springs and shocks but dont want to lift it.I tow a 2.5 ton trailer which pulls her down a bit now ,can you recomend what make standard height springs front and back also shocks.looked through the magazines but its a bit confusing if you dont want a lift kit and also these: http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/land-rover-discov...

Thanks

[300bhp/ton]

Might want to try these guys. Suspect you want a HD spring, but something standard height.

http://www.flatdoguk.com/search.asp?types=FD+SPRIN...

HD springs will probably make it ride worse when unladen though.

There are air bag/spring assister's you can get, which fit inside the spring and you inflate them when laden. Not sure where to get them from though, just know they exist.

[camel_landy]

If your trailer is dragging the back end down, you're either loading the trailer incorrectly or need an adjustable drop-plate.

...But if you're happy with the ride height, just replace like with like.

M

[paintman]

Discussion from LR4x4 (some of the links in it may not work)
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=60059
I've got HD rears on my RRC which didn't lift it, but it's also got a working Boge self levelling unit & a Dixon-Bate towing bracket which is obviously height adjustable.
Might be an idea to check the noseweight of your trailer.