Alive Tuning Competition. I took my Defender TD5 to Alive before Christmas for a stage one remap, very impressive results, more power and the car generally drives so much better, also very impressed with the company and intend to use them in the future for my annual service 👍🏻
Alive Competition Entry - One way to get rid of that mid inside your chassis is to feed a hose through the larger holes and move it back and forth to dislodge the mud. Doing this way takes long though, I've spent hours on my chassis and there's still mud inside, especially around the larger holes for the wiring loom.
What about using a jet wash drain snake hose attachment? That should pull itself along the inside of the chassis rails and spray in all directions inside.
Alive Competition Entry. Thanks to your channel I have booked my 2007 Keswick green 110 into Alive next week. I like the mods you have done and plan to follow suit in many ways.
ALIVE competition entry. Think you should invest in some mud shields after you clean up the chassis to stop the mud getting in. Would be a interesting diy video for you also
Alive competition entry - found your channel the other day when looking for ideas for my defender. I have to say your videos are interesting and informative, keep up the great work 👍
They might be onto something. New Defender is great but not really interesting. I hope they can save as many Defenders as they can. Good to see there are people investing a lot on old discontinued trucks!
Great video Doc, having myself a set of Fox shocks I can only say that I am very happy with the ride.....the 110 Keswick green driver from Switzerland.....have a good weekend, T
Alive competition entry - another great video, looking forward to seeing the ride review in your next video. I really can't decide what todo on my Td5, I really want it to be abit more comfortable.
Made a big difference the new set up comfort wise- a big change I’ve noticed is at speed it feels way more in control (well as in control as it’s going to get at 70mph in a TD5 on mud terrain tyres!)
Alive competition entry - like that new look! please get that chassis cleaned out ASAP I am having to put a new 1 on as mine rotted from the inside out even after I thought I had been looking after it 😅
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The difference will be night and day with the new set up, it’s exactly what I’m planning to do with my Defender. Also going to go with the Fox 2.0’s and standard height springs. Also with the rear ARB it’s gonna make a huge difference to your handling.
Nice! Have you got those parts already or planning on buying soon? If you go with alive call them and quote ‘the doctors garage’ to get 5% off for the next 4 weeks!
@@thedoctorsgarage no it’s on the to do list, last month I just did a stage 2 remap, intercooler etc to my DCPU. And in summer I just added Gullwings and a few other bits like re powder coating the chequer plate on my 110. Never ending story 😂
Standard looks so much better I have original OE springs and 4 yr old B6 Bilstein shocks that have about 60k miles on them. Really looking forward to seeing how your new set up feels for you.
Hi Doc, Great video as always Sir, the suspension adaption by Alive is EXACTLY what I have planned in the future for my Puma, can’t wait to see the follow up video of how she drives, be fascinating! Kind regards Tony
That looks much better - it's really starting to come together. I'm not a fan of lifted defenders - though each to their own of course. (I would rather win one of those long ratchet spanners the mechanic was using.. they look great!)
Re: your old shocks vs the new shocks. I think it’s the difference between hydraulic shock vs gas shocks. Please don’t put a gas shock on your steering dampener! So whilst the old shocks might be knackered, they’re not completely stuffed!
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Thanks Dave - appreciate your comment - you get a bit of discount if you call them and mention you saw it here! Even if it’s just the anti roll bar it makes a big difference. Will be doing a video soon if how it handles 👌🏻
Thank you for your swift message back all's it is at the minute im getting so much done on my truck but it is something i will definitely getting done,ill look forward to your new video 😁
@@thedoctorsgarage you will get to know the car more and also feels like you have accomplished something, I know you like to do as much as you can yourself.
What tyre/ rim size were you running to get the 2.5” wheel arch gap? I have BFG 265/65r18 but standard suspension (as far as I know) and I have a 4+” gap all round. Look like it will fall over round a corner 😅
Alive competition entry. Great vid been thinking of doing the same to my 90 be great to see review on them as was a bit reluctant due to cost vs gain in ride !!
Hi Jeff it was the alive comfort springs (standard height), fox shocks, alive anti-roll bar. If you contact alive tuning they have all the details of bushings etc that were used on the fit too 👌🏻
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Thanks Will- I did look at the options a lot- cost was a factor but also a tried and tested method with springs made more sense. Being able to adjust the height wasn’t something I really needed in the end
Hi. Was really interested in this video and keen to see how you go. I swapped my old shocks, springs, bushes and roll bars last year. One thing I learned as I went from lifted to lowered was to replace the bump stops. Unless you do this every bump will hammer the axle against the chassis once your lowered. Next thing is to see what difference real world the shocks make. I am not sure if my Britpart ones are up to the job, even though they were new and the xd spec. we will see after I've fitted the new shorter bump stops. Good luck. keep making the good videos. Frank
@@thedoctorsgarage Did you ever fit the short stops. Mine have been done now - an easy diy job - and what a transformation. I used power flex 40mm. How is life with the fox shocks?
@@frankthomas6800 Ive had a look under mine and as it’s now standard height I don’t think my car gets to the bump stops? I love the new ride setup - I think the combo of everything really makes for a much better drive in a defender
Wow you now have a modicum of what constitutes functional suspension - do you need an anti-roll bar on a Defender as the body roll on a series 1 Range Rover and cornering on the door handles is part of the charm? 🤘😝
They are! Reason being is they work the same but allow you to clean out the front ones with the open turret- can get the jet washer in there to get rid of the mud 👌🏻
Did you get the front wheels realigned? Big mistake I made when I had my Land Cruiser lifted 2 inches was not getting it done. Felt like the wheels weren't balanced and scrubbed the edge off a brand new BFG KO2. Thats when i realised something wasn't right.
Nice vid as usual. Think you mentioned double din for the future? Correct? I’ve just done this to my puma and have some useful tips should you want them (I know you have a td5).
Thanks- yes have been considering it. Have looked in to options- Issue with the TD5 dash is how close it is to the gearstick- not sure if it will bang in to it all the time?
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Remember for 4 weeks only ALIVE TUNING are giving you 5% off any suspension parts or suspension upgrade when you quote ‘The Doctors Garage’📱
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Alive Competition Entry - One way to get rid of that mid inside your chassis is to feed a hose through the larger holes and move it back and forth to dislodge the mud. Doing this way takes long though, I've spent hours on my chassis and there's still mud inside, especially around the larger holes for the wiring loom.
Thanks for the tip Ollie- it’s a nightmare to stop it- no wonder the chassis rots out so much
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@@simonjones5614 That would work too, I just don't have one of those so I used a normal hosepipe
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Thanks to your channel I have booked my 2007 Keswick green 110 into Alive next week. I like the mods you have done and plan to follow suit in many ways.
Brilliant Paul - enjoy it makes such a big difference 👌🏻👌🏻
ALIVE competition entry. Think you should invest in some mud shields after you clean up the chassis to stop the mud getting in. Would be a interesting diy video for you also
Sounds like a great idea, will look into it thanks! 👍🏻
Alive competition entry - thanks for the share waiting to see how the ride goes with the shocks
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Alive competition entry - another class one Doc! Nice to see alive looking after you so well hope the ride is better and look forward to the next one
Thanks Harvey- The ride is so much better with the new gear on!
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Thanks Leon- glad to hear you are enjoying the channel! 📺
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Alive competition entry.I am in Australia, but I do have a 90. Looking forward to see how those Fox shocks handle.
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They might be onto something. New Defender is great but not really interesting. I hope they can save as many Defenders as they can. Good to see there are people investing a lot on old discontinued trucks!
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Great video Doc, having myself a set of Fox shocks I can only say that I am very happy with the ride.....the 110 Keswick green driver from Switzerland.....have a good weekend, T
Thanks! Love your Keswick green 110!
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Alive competition entry - look forward to seeing the video of your thoughts on driving with the new suspension. Those Fox shocks look great.
Thanks- They drive so well!
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Thanks Sam- really appreciate that and glad you enjoy the content!
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Alive competition entry. Great set up, I bet the handling is a massive improvement on the old kit you had fitted.
So much better and smoother now- will get a review video out of it in action soon
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Little tip for cleaning out the chassis get a drain cleaner attachment for a pressure washer.
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Alive competition entry - another great video, looking forward to seeing the ride review in your next video. I really can't decide what todo on my Td5, I really want it to be abit more comfortable.
Made a big difference the new set up comfort wise- a big change I’ve noticed is at speed it feels way more in control (well as in control as it’s going to get at 70mph in a TD5 on mud terrain tyres!)
Alive competition entry - like that new look! please get that chassis cleaned out ASAP I am having to put a new 1 on as mine rotted from the inside out even after I thought I had been looking after it 😅
Terrifying! Really need to get mine cleaned out 😳
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Thanks! Yes I spend 90% on road so made sense for this set up 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The difference will be night and day with the new set up, it’s exactly what I’m planning to do with my Defender. Also going to go with the Fox 2.0’s and standard height springs. Also with the rear ARB it’s gonna make a huge difference to your handling.
Nice! Have you got those parts already or planning on buying soon? If you go with alive call them and quote ‘the doctors garage’ to get 5% off for the next 4 weeks!
@@thedoctorsgarage no it’s on the to do list, last month I just did a stage 2 remap, intercooler etc to my DCPU. And in summer I just added Gullwings and a few other bits like re powder coating the chequer plate on my 110. Never ending story 😂
Alive competition entry - great video keep the content coming, many thanks
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Standard looks so much better I have original OE springs and 4 yr old B6 Bilstein shocks that have about 60k miles on them. Really looking forward to seeing how your new set up feels for you.
Thanks Mark- will get a video out out on them in the next few weeks!
Hi Doc,
Great video as always Sir, the suspension adaption by Alive is EXACTLY what I have planned in the future for my Puma, can’t wait to see the follow up video of how she drives, be fascinating!
Kind regards
Tony
Thanks Tony! I can tell you now it’s made a huge difference but will make a video soon!
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Thanks Chris! Really pleased with it
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That looks much better - it's really starting to come together. I'm not a fan of lifted defenders - though each to their own of course.
(I would rather win one of those long ratchet spanners the mechanic was using.. they look great!)
😂 it was a great bit of kit 🔧
Thanks Tim- really pleased with how it’s coming together
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Alive competition entry -another great vid Doc. I’m also considering fox. Will be good to see your review next. Need to get mine on the dyno Gary.
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Hi doc , another great video, you will find your suspension more tight and better with that system . Regards mark
Thanks Mark I’m really pleased with it!
Hi there, I know you're in the Alps at present but I thought I'd just asked when the give away will be announced? If it hasn't already.
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Re: your old shocks vs the new shocks. I think it’s the difference between hydraulic shock vs gas shocks. Please don’t put a gas shock on your steering dampener! So whilst the old shocks might be knackered, they’re not completely stuffed!
👌🏻👌🏻 thanks Peter - didn’t know that
Owwww a cliffhanger I wanted to see what difference it made 😩😂
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Do the protective rubber boots only go on the rear shocks? Couldn’t see any on the fronts. Thanks
Just on the rears
Alive competition entry,loved the video id love to put all this suspension upgrade on my 130'crewcab just the cost at the minute 🙈 by the way your truck is sitting nicer now love the content in this vid good luck with your new ride
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Thanks Dave - appreciate your comment - you get a bit of discount if you call them and mention you saw it here! Even if it’s just the anti roll bar it makes a big difference. Will be doing a video soon if how it handles 👌🏻
Thank you for your swift message back all's it is at the minute im getting so much done on my truck but it is something i will definitely getting done,ill look forward to your new video 😁
Are you thinking to fit a Swing Away rear wheel carrier in the near future. Doc ?
Maybe… it’s not the most fun way to spend my money right now on jt!
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Very insightful, looking forward to see how it drives and what your thoughts are. Also good that they let you muck in and do some of the work.
Thansk 🙏🏼 I’d definitely say I was more of a hinderance to the job but really enjoyed it! 🔧
@@thedoctorsgarage you will get to know the car more and also feels like you have accomplished something, I know you like to do as much as you can yourself.
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What tyre/ rim size were you running to get the 2.5” wheel arch gap? I have BFG 265/65r18 but standard suspension (as far as I know) and I have a 4+” gap all round. Look like it will fall over round a corner 😅
Looking fantastic is the ride a lot better
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Alive competition entry. Great vid been thinking of doing the same to my 90 be great to see review on them as was a bit reluctant due to cost vs gain in ride !!
Thanks Neil- will do a review soon but I can tell you now it’s made a huge difference to driving everyday 🙏🏼
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Plase can you share a list the parts and specs for the upgrade? Thank you.
Hi Jeff it was the alive comfort springs (standard height), fox shocks, alive anti-roll bar. If you contact alive tuning they have all the details of bushings etc that were used on the fit too 👌🏻
@@thedoctorsgarage Much appreciated, thanks!
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Thanks Will- I did look at the options a lot- cost was a factor but also a tried and tested method with springs made more sense. Being able to adjust the height wasn’t something I really needed in the end
Wow Fox Shox. Nice.
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Was really interested in this video and keen to see how you go. I swapped my old shocks, springs, bushes and roll bars last year. One thing I learned as I went from lifted to lowered was to replace the bump stops. Unless you do this every bump will hammer the axle against the chassis once your lowered.
Next thing is to see what difference real world the shocks make. I am not sure if my Britpart ones are up to the job, even though they were new and the xd spec. we will see after I've fitted the new shorter bump stops.
Good luck. keep making the good videos.
Frank
Thanks Frank really appreciate your comment - I’ll look in to that 👌🏻
@@thedoctorsgarage Did you ever fit the short stops. Mine have been done now - an easy diy job - and what a transformation. I used power flex 40mm.
How is life with the fox shocks?
@@frankthomas6800 Ive had a look under mine and as it’s now standard height I don’t think my car gets to the bump stops? I love the new ride setup - I think the combo of everything really makes for a much better drive in a defender
@@thedoctorsgarage that’s good. I think there needs to be a 40-50mm gap so around that is good. Any more and dislocation becomes a risk
Wow you now have a modicum of what constitutes functional suspension - do you need an anti-roll bar on a Defender as the body roll on a series 1 Range Rover and cornering on the door handles is part of the charm? 🤘😝
😂 That’s true
Are the front shocks fitted upside down vs originals?
They are! Reason being is they work the same but allow you to clean out the front ones with the open turret- can get the jet washer in there to get rid of the mud 👌🏻
Need to replace rubber for normal road use?
It is a bit noisy with the mud terrain tyres on but I like them!
ANOTHER GOOD UPGRADE AFTER SEEING YOUR OLD SUSPENSION UNITS FAILING SHOULD BE A LOT BETTER RIDE
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Did you get the front wheels realigned? Big mistake I made when I had my Land Cruiser lifted 2 inches was not getting it done. Felt like the wheels weren't balanced and scrubbed the edge off a brand new BFG KO2. Thats when i realised something wasn't right.
I didn’t - it drive so good after having it done - maybe if it’s lifted it pulls the alignment out!
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Nice vid as usual. Think you mentioned double din for the future? Correct? I’ve just done this to my puma and have some useful tips should you want them (I know you have a td5).
Thanks- yes have been considering it. Have looked in to options- Issue with the TD5 dash is how close it is to the gearstick- not sure if it will bang in to it all the time?
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Hey, i was wondering what suspension this is? which kit, wich tires are those? Thanks! Love you channel!
Hi Robbe, the doctor had the Alive tuning standard height comfort spring ,fox shocks and the Alive uprated rear roll bar kit.
I did indeed and I love the set up!
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Thanks Millsy - your comment on my last video inspired me to go for it based on your experience and it is so so good!
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