I am installing a winch in my 2021 D90. I have the coil spring suspension, so according to LR as part of the winch install I need to replace the front springs given the added weight. Unfortunately the OEM coil spring upgrade kit (LR140233) for this is "backordered with no ETA" at JLR (which I have learned is the equivalent of the blue screen on a windows computer - kiss of death) so looking for an aftermarket alternative. I don’t want to lift the car (it’s a daily driver that serves overlanding duty a couple times a year) as I don’t want to further limit the number of parking garages I can get into. @sarek I know you offer a stiffer kit (front and rear) that lifts too. Is a stiffer front with no lift an option that would be available?

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

 

D90s are lighter than 110s which are lighter that 130s. And within those, our US-based gas engines (I4 & I6) are probably lighter than the p300E hybrids and diesels offered elsewhere - as well as any v8s. I'd consider looking up the weights of all the different combinations of Defenders, and picking up some stock springs from the heaviest you can find (assuming JLR offers different springs for each different model based on weight). It's kind of a guessing game, but might be worth it if Sarek doesn't have an easier option.

 

Strangely enough, Land Rover does offer five or six different factory spring rates based on vehicle weight. The ones the OP is referring to or the heaviest of the rates. I actually believe I have a set of the coil springs recommended for the winch install. I believe I also have a set of heaviest rated rear ones. The height is negligibility taller than stock.

 

l've previously ordered parts that are "on back order with no ETA" and they have arrived within two weeks.