CUSTOM MADE OLEO-PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS FOR land rover DEFENDERS
WE'RE JUST AS OBSESSED AS YOU ARE
If you're here, chances are you're the proud owner of a classic Land Rover Defender 90, 110, or 130.
Nimbus specializes in crafting top-tier performance suspensions for Defender model years 1983 to 2016, catering to enthusiasts worldwide.
Why did we choose to specialize in Defenders? Simple — we're just as obsessed as you are. And we recognize the need for improved comfort, efficiency, and safety in these iconic off-roaders.
ABOUT NIMBUS
Our meticulously handcrafted oleo-pneumatic suspension systems for Defenders are designed for off-road enthusiasts and are renowned for exceptional comfort, efficiency, and safety.
And because your Defender is one-of-a-kind, we custom-build your suspension based on your unique rig and how you use it.
We embrace aeronautical standards in material sourcing, using only the highest-quality components on the market.
Our use of top-of-the-line materials combined with our highly skilled craftsmen and expert engineers ensure that every Defender suspension we create is built to last for decades.
main BENEFITS OF nimbus OLEO-PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS
ENHANCED COMFORT
Air functions as a cushion, delivering extraordinary comfort — like driving on a cloud. With oleo-pneumatic technology, road bumps or gravel become imperceptible as they are effectively absorbed by the air.
IMPROVED GRIP & TRACTION
Nimbus provides exceptional grip and traction by incorporating softer damping during compression-damping transitional phases. This results in efficient filtering and significant dampening of minor road imperfections.
HEIGHTENED SENSITIVITY
Air provides a progressive absorption curve, with heightened sensitivity at the beginning of the stroke (providing a cushion-like effect), and gradually becoming firmer the more you push.
ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS
The air pressure can be adjusted at any point to accommodate a greater load or specific driving requirements/ preferences, all while ensuring optimal comfort and performance remain unaffected.
NO BOTTOMING OUT
Using air improves the curve of absorption. Conventional metal spring shocks have a constant (linear) curve, while oleo-pneumatic shocks are more adaptive. Our progressive curve ends in a straight line, meaning you won’t bottom out
WEIGHT REDUCTION
Air provides a progressive absorption curve, with heightened sensitivity at the beginning of the stroke (providing a cushion-like effect), and gradually becoming firmer the more you push.
what nimbus SUSPENSIONS
do not do!
There is sometimes a bit of confusion between air suspensions and oleo-pneumatic suspensions, and that's natural. Let us explain and clear up this ambiguity once and for all.
Oleo-pneumatic suspensions do not allow the car to be raised or lowered at the push of a button, or at least not ours. It is the air suspensions that do that.
Our suspensions are oleo-pneumatic, meaning they use a technology invented over a century ago, which provides superior comfort compared to traditional air suspensions, while also improving overall efficiency, increasing grip, enhancing energy transfer to the ground, and reducing body roll without sacrificing reliability.
If you're looking for all that, but not the ability to raise or lower your car, you're in the right place!
MODELS available
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90
1983-2016
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110
1983 - 2016
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130
1983 - 2016
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1
1989 - 1998
range rover classic
1989 - 1998
More models
coming soon
read Graeme Bell's Review of the Nimbus
Graeme Bell is an author and explorer who has devoted his life to land-based travel, seeking adventure and unique experiences. Along with his wife and two children, Graeme has spent the last decade living on the road in a self-built Land Rover camper.
Their journey has taken them through 27 African countries, across South America, from Argentina to Alaska, and throughout Europe and Western Asia, before returning to explore the Americas.
Graeme is the Senior Editor for 4WD at Expedition Portal, a member of the Explorers Club, the author of six books, and a contributor to Overland Journal since 2015. You can follow Graeme’s adventures on Instagram @graeme.r.bell.
HOW DO OLEO-PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS WORK?
Nimbus oleo-pneumatic suspension systems absorb and dissipate shock loads using a combination of hydraulic fluid (oil) and gas (nitrogen) inside the chamber.
The gas functions as a spring. It is compressed by the oil to absorb the impact of bumps.
The oil is directed through spring-loaded flaps and orifices to allow for different responses from the shock based on your desired driving settings. Increasing or decreasing the pressure adjusts the spring rate.
The oil, therefore, restricted by the flaps and orifices, acts to dampen the movement of the piston assembly during shock absorption and recoil.
HOW DO OLEO-PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS WORK?
Nimbus oleo-pneumatic suspension systems absorb and dissipate shock loads using a combination of hydraulic fluid (oil) and gas (nitrogen) inside the chamber.
The gas functions as a spring. It is compressed by the oil to absorb the impact of bumps.
The oil is directed through spring-loaded flaps and orifices to allow for different responses from the shock based on your desired driving settings. Increasing or decreasing the pressure adjusts the spring rate.
The oil, therefore, restricted by the flaps and orifices, acts to dampen the movement of the piston assembly during shock absorption and recoil.
READY FOR ANYTHING
From overlanding and dirt trails to desert racing, rock crawling, mudding, dune bashing and more, Nimbus has got your back.
OVERLANDING
off-roading
everyday driving
Overlanding is where Nimbus Suspensions really shine.
Our suspension systems are ideal for overlanding because of their ability to adjust to varying loads as well as the incredibly comfortable ride you'll experience when you're driving dozens of miles on uneven terrain.
Looking for grip and traction? We got you. Oleo-pneumatic suspensions keep you glued to the road for a more stable, comfortable, and safer drive.
They respond delicately to vibrations and minor shocks, and stand strong against the big ones.
For most of us, Defenders are more than an adventure partner, they are so versatile that they are also our daily drivers.
Nimbus can drastically improve your daily driving experience, making it feel like you're floating on a cloud.
READY FOR ANYTHING
From overlanding and dirt trails to desert racing, rock crawling, mudding, dune bashing and more, Nimbus has 1 Columngot your back.
OVERLANDING
Overlanding is where Nimbus Suspensions really shine.
Our suspension systems are ideal for overlanding because of their ability to adjust to varying loads as well as the incredibly comfortable ride you'll experience when you're driving dozens of miles on uneven terrain.
off-roading
Looking for grip and traction? We got you. Oleo-pneumatic suspensions keep you glued to the road for a more stable, comfortable, and safer drive.
They respond delicately to vibrations and minor shocks, and stand strong against the big ones.
everyday driving
For most of us, Defenders are more than an adventure partner, they are so versatile that they are also our daily drivers.
Nimbus can drastically improve your daily driving experience, making it feel like you're floating on a cloud.
EACH DEFENDER SUSPENSION IS METICULOUSLY handCRAFTED TO ORDER
When you place an order with us, we ask about the specifications of your 4x4, the modifications you've made to it, your driving preferences, and how you generally use it (trails, steep paths, etc.).
Based on this information, our technical team will design a set of 4 suspension combinations exclusively tailored to you and your 4x4.
And when we say "meticulously handcrafted," we mean it in practice.
We produce over 80% of the parts needed to manufacture your vehicle's future suspensions ourselves, all in our factory in France.
THE LAST SUSPENSION YOU'LL EVER NEED TO BUY FOR YOUR DEFENDER
We measure durability in decades, not years.
Nimbus Suspensions are designed for decades of exceptional comfort, safety, and performance — giving them a lifespan similar to your indestructible Defender.
Our secret to longevity blends state-of-the-art oleo-pneumatic technology with the finest materials, meticulously handcrafted by our team of skilled artisans and engineers.
They share their experience
We asked those who experienced the Nimbus to give us their opinions and to share with all of you what they felt after a few miles. All the reviews below are based on usage with a Defender - models 90, 110, and 130 - in overlanding, off-roading, or daily use in urban jungle.
“Kudos to the team!
You've fixed the only complaint I had about my Defender!”
Fabien Azema
defender 130 - europe
“Driving the Defender after installing the Nimbus has been a revelation.
It's as if my old off-roader has transformed into a high-end SUV. It's smooth, stable, and much quieter—it was really worth it.
Thank you to the Nimbus team for this incredible upgrade!”
frederic labarthe
defender 90 - europe
“I have to say the drive quality is so much better! It drives like a brand new car with modern suspension and without the judders and wobbles that used to characterize the old ride!
Many thanks for your outstanding customer service. I really appreciate. Do let me know if you invent anything else and I will be sure to buy!”
john woods
defender 110 - asia
" Guys, I'm really impressed! I still have to upgrade all my bushings to get the full experience, but what we have experienced so far has been really great.
Especially on bad corrugated roads, which is one of the toughest tests in my opinion."
graeme bell - Senior Editor - 4WD Expedition Portal & Overland Journal
Defender 130 - United States of america
“I still find it hard to believe, but the most comfortable car I've ever tried in my life is now a Land Rover Defender.
I understand what you mean when you talk about the 'Flying Carpet' effect; that's exactly it.”
eric calmels
defender 130 - europe
“Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first. I figured it would be better, of course, but I never imagined it could be to this extent.
After just a few hundred meters with the Nimbus, you understand immediately. The difference with the 130 is night and day. No more judders or vibrations, and consequently, less noise. Superb!”
patrice borg
defender 130 - europe
“When I finally had the opportunity to test drive the Nimbus-equipped 130, my immediate reaction was, 'Wow! I never knew a Defender could be this smooth!'
The ride was incredibly comfortable, to the point that it transformed my driving experience. Thank you to the team at Nimbus. I think I felt in love with the Defender a second time!”
raphaël bravi
defender 130 - europe
“Installation carried out last Thursday, I can confirm it's a real treat. No more apprehension about taking the Defender for a long journey. I no longer recognize my vehicle, which has become so comfortable.
Moreover, Killian and his colleague are very nice, keen to keep their commitment and to serve the customer as well as possible. It's nice to see people who are eager. Keep it up, the future is ahead of you.”
jean-claude cesana
defender 90 - europe
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THE LAST SUSPENSION YOU'LL EVER NEED TO BUY FOR YOUR DEFENDER
We measure durability in decades, not years.
Nimbus Suspensions are designed for decades of exceptional comfort, safety, and performance — giving them a lifespan similar to your indestructible Defender.
Our secret to longevity blends state-of-the-art oleo-pneumatic technology with the finest materials, meticulously handcrafted by our team of skilled artisans and engineers.
which nimbus kit for your defender?
Choosing your Nimbus suspensions is absolutely simple.
We only offer one model for the Defender and Discovery 1, in which we have put all our expertise, the best possible quality materials, and all the richness of our experience. This unique approach ensures that you can only choose the best of what we have to offer at the time of your purchase.
All prices are in USD - Shipping not included
nimbus for defender
$4,980
The Nimbus for Defender Kit includes:
4 custom oleo-pneumatic suspension units.
2 reinforced rear shock mounts.
Screws & accessories.
Limited lifetime warranty.
EVEN LEGENDS NEED UPGRADES - contact us
Your future Nimbus are more than an upgrade for your Defender; they're a transformation of your entire driving experience.
When you get behind the wheel, you'll get it.
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EVEN LEGENDS NEED UPGRADES.
contact us
Your future Nimbus are more than an upgrade for your Defender; they're a transformation of your entire driving experience.
When you get behind the wheel, you'll get it.
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