Just got the above as getting to old to lift wife into my freelander. Sadly I find the ride very harsh. Its a brotherwood conversion with a lowered floor. Any ideas? Thanks!

Hi. What wheels does yours have,as the 17" ones do tend to make for a harsher ride. The remedy is to swap them over to 15",which with a taller tyre sidewall should soften things up.

kingsnordley said:

Just got the above as getting to old to lift wife into my freelander. Sadly I find the ride very harsh. Its a brotherwood conversion with a lowered floor. Any ideas? Thanks!

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Hi

General ride.. or certain elements?

10 year old rubber isnt the best..

Both on the wheels.. and the suspension components..

How many miles has it done?

Its done 70k with a full service history. The ride feels very harsh and I feel every bump!

Low profile tyres on 17 inch wheels make them a bit harsh. Not dramatically different though. I am going to look at tyre options to help improve this when next changing.
I have a 2010 with similar milage.

kingsnordley said:

Its done 70k with a full service history. The ride feels very harsh and I feel every bump!

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Im thinking its either tired..and crashy

Or the converter 'bolstered' the rear suspension..and its just 'wrong'

Did you drive any others..?

Good idea - will have to drive a non converted one and see if there's a difference.

I am in Cheshire if that's not too far oh and after lockdowns etc.

OP, we also have the Brotherwood wheelchair conversion and the ride in ours is good, very comfortable I find. We have 15" wheels. 50K when bought in 2019, now 58k.

I suggest the problem is due to either tyres as mentioned or worn suspension.

kingsnordley said:

Good idea - will have to drive a non converted one and see if there's a difference.

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Any progress?