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by Rex_tulips - 30/07/25 07:59 PM
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Just completed 750 miles after having my 2018 4/4's suspension fettled with the Rutherford conversion at New Elms. Geometry reset and also added a Pad Hard Rod and Brake Reaction Bars and rear AVO shocks. The handing, ride and braking, on wet motorways, A roads, and potholed country lanes are all transformed from the original MMC factory set up.
Tim is a charming man to deal with. Nothing was to much trouble.
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Excellent! Tim has a superb reputation. Enjoy your car 
Roger
2011 Plus 4
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That's great to hear, is the Rutherford conversion similar to the SSL one for the rear?
And if so, do you know how it compared on price?
Thanks
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John - there are many wiser folk on this forum than me so I will leave them to answer your questions
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I just did basically the same thing to my '73 4/4 this winter. I've only had it out a few times since, but the car feels great. I also replaced the leaf springs which were quite worn out at 50 years old.
The Rutherford is a simpler kit. The SSL is MUCH more expensive.
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In 2018 I had front and rear SSL upgrades done by Williams on a 2011 Plus 4. The total price was about £5,300 inc VAT. The rear 5-link assembly is the expensive item - well over £2k without VAT!
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Learner Plates Off!
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That's great to hear, is the Rutherford conversion similar to the SSL one for the rear?
And if so, do you know how it compared on price?
Thanks The Rutherford conversion replaces the Armstrong lever action shock absorbers with tubular units and retains the leaf springs. The SSL system replaces the entire rear suspension with a 5 link system including coil over shock absorbers and a Panhard rod. The SSL is 10X the cost of the Rutherford.
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Very pleased with the rutherford conversion on my '87 plus 4
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That's great to hear, is the Rutherford conversion similar to the SSL one for the rear?
And if so, do you know how it compared on price?
Thanks The Rutherford conversion replaces the Armstrong lever action shock absorbers with tubular units and retains the leaf springs. The SSL system replaces the entire rear suspension with a 5 link system including coil over shock absorbers and a Panhard rod. The SSL is 10X the cost of the Rutherford. Thanks, and generally this is considered money well spent from what i've read??
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That's great to hear, is the Rutherford conversion similar to the SSL one for the rear?
And if so, do you know how it compared on price?
Thanks The Rutherford conversion replaces the Armstrong lever action shock absorbers with tubular units and retains the leaf springs. The SSL system replaces the entire rear suspension with a 5 link system including coil over shock absorbers and a Panhard rod. The SSL is 10X the cost of the Rutherford. That’s what I thought, so not sure how a Rutherford Conversion applies to the 2018 4/4 ?
Doug
2011 Plus 4 in Rich Maroon
1972 750 “ComDom” sprinter
1958 Triton 650
1992 Triumph Trophy 900
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