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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 10:29 PM
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@umbertob The instructions mention that the -35/-20 LOW settings are relative to the defenders normal height, if you get a chance would you be able to check the real delta when on LOW while in Access height? a tape measure from the tire to the wheel arch should do it. Trying to figure out if this is going to let my defender fit through a low garage door opening I have.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 01:13 AM
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Let me preface this by saying that my LLAMS controller is set to lower the car by 20 mm, not 35. You could change that setting by reprogramming the controller, but it's either/or.

These are photos of inches from the floor to the front left wheel arch. My tires are 255/65R19 GY Duratracs inflated at 34 PSI (front.) The car rolled backward slightly as the suspensions were rising and forward slightly when they were lowering, but not enough to make more than a tiny difference.

Starting with Normal Height, LLAMS off:


Access Height, LLAMS off:


Access Height, LLAMS -20 mm:

 

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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 01:38 AM
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@umbertob wow, thanks so much for that! looks like the -20 setting gives closer to -25, bodes well for the -35 setting. Been going back and forth a bit with Graeme, you're not wrong about how awesome he is! Asked him a question around the extra low mode that was mentioned as not supported and he's implementing a change to have it trigger the -35 on the newer cars that don't support the -50 it usually triggers. Looking forward to getting this installed! Thanks again for sharing this awesome product.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 01:41 AM
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And to complete the picture:

Off-Road Height, LLAMS off:


Off-Road Height, LLAMS + 30mm:


Off-Road Height, LLAMS + 60 mm



 
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 10:19 AM
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umbertob, it's been a year since you installed this height adjuster. What are your thoughts on it now? Still recommending it?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 02:48 PM
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I ordered it, received it. Now find the time to install it in a 90..
Will make a write up.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 10:43 PM
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Can you drive in Access Height mode? I know I could never drive long periods using the lowered air suspension setting for my Velar. Interested if you can do highway speeds or long distances in this mode. Seems like it might rub if you did Access Height and the -35mm (dev setting).
 
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Old Jul 30, 2022 | 03:47 AM
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Installed the Llams height controller this week in my 90, basicly the same install vs the 110.



Super low, easy access or parking garage, - overall height with Thule Cross Bars. 75,4" / 191,5 cm


Super High, extended 13" ground clearance

 

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Old Jul 30, 2022 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks for posting the pics. There's a challenge with lifting our trucks with bottle jacks high enough to overcome the suspension travel. When you set the LLAMS controller to the highest setting, does it reduce the remaining travel so that jacking is easier? (See Best offroad Jack that fits under load space? - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum)
 
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Old Jul 31, 2022 | 04:51 AM
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Yes, of course jacking up in the highest setting remains only 1 of 2" to free the wheel from pavement.
 
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