Terrafirma Prosport Plus 2" shocks review

[noogie]

Hi all

As you may be aware, I have been after a set of shockers for my defender.
I really wanted to get my hands on a set of Koni's but couldn't get a set that was plus 2" that anyone would ship to me. I could've got the raids but they would've been too harsh.

I refuse to pay the crazy prices they charge over here.
So after a little research on the Terrafirma shockers and good feedback I've received from friends, I went out and purchased a set of Prosport plus 2" shocks. For the record the fronts are 750mm fully extended from end of each pin. I didn't think to measure the rears before installing them, but I guess they would be the same length.

I got them from Rovercraft in Ferntree Gully Melbourne ( Chris the manager was a great help) and the full set cost me $446. Great price and cheaper than importing from UK or USA as they were all charging ridiculous prices for freight. It's as if there is an understanding that they won't ship in order to protect local suppliers. Fair enough!

Whilst doing my research I wasn't able to find any video reviews of the shockers, so I decided to do my own. Please understand that this is by no means a professional assessment. I just wanted to give others an idea of what I think and perhaps it may help others decide whether they are suited to their needs. Apologies for the editing. You may hear a clattering sound in the car, it's my fridge slide and not the shockers.

I do intend doing another review of them out on some harder tracks with footage of travel and how they perform.
I hope you find it helpful.

The only thing I didn't like were the cheap plastic dust covers which appear to have replaced the gators. It would have been better if they were steel, but they are better than the gators. They are a nice looking shocker and not too blingie as some have described them.Overall I am very happy with them as they performed as expected.
Time will tell exactly how durable they are. But I guess at $450
a set I won't be complaining too much if they need replacing after 3 or 4 years.

Cheers
Mick

Terrafirma prosport plus 2" shock review Defender 110 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/_f3TkPMr28k)

[juddy]

Did you get rrp on these?

[noogie]

That's what I paid over the counter.

[Drover]

I have had my TF's (+2 ProSport's front - Expedition's rear ) for 3 years.

All four going strong without any problems :BigThumb:

[juddy]

I think overall there a very good product for the money, we sell a fair few of them, and everyones very happy when fitted...

[LowRanger]

Hi all

As you may be aware, I have been after a set of shockers for my defender.
I really wanted to get my hands on a set of Koni's but couldn't get a set that was plus 2" that anyone would ship to me. I could've got the raids but they would've been too harsh.

I refuse to pay the crazy prices they charge over here.
So after a little research on the Terrafirma shockers and good feedback I've received from friends, I went out and purchased a set of Prosport plus 2" shocks. For the record the fronts are 750mm fully extended. I didn't think to measure the rears before installing them, but I guess they would be the same length.

I got them from Rovercraft in Ferntree Gully Melbourne ( Chris the manager was a great help) and the full set cost me $446. Great price and cheaper than importing from UK or USA as they were all charging ridiculous prices for freight. It's as if there is an understanding that they won't ship in order to protect local suppliers. Fair enough!

Whilst doing my research I wasn't able to find any video reviews of the shockers, so I decided to do my own. Please understand that this is by no means a professional assessment. I just wanted to give others an idea of what I think and perhaps it may help others decide whether they are suited to their needs. Apologies for the editing. You may hear a clattering sound in the car, it's my fridge slide and not the shockers.

I do intend doing another review of them out on some harder tracks with footage of travel and how they perform.
I hope you find it helpful.

The only thing I didn't like were the cheap plastic dust covers which appear to have replaced the gators. It would have been better if they were steel, but they are better than the gators. They are a nice looking shocker and not too blingie as some have described them.Overall I am very happy with them as they performed as expected.
Time will tell exactly how durable they are. But I guess at $450
a set I won't be complaining too much if they need replacing after 3 or 4 years.

Cheers
Mick

Terrafirma prosport plus 2" shock review Defender 110 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/_f3TkPMr28k)

You may need to amend the lengths that you have for the +2" shocks,the measurements are taken from the base of the threaded shaft to base of threaded shaft.The length that you have (750mm) makes them nearly 2" longer than the +5" shocks ;)

[justinc]

I second that, the standard length Terrafirma will NOT suit standard length factory fitted springs in Defender OR disco/RR. They are at least 1" longer and DO cause dislocation of (rear) springs on max articulation if standard spring free lengths are maintained.

If however using any of the aftermarket 'std' replacement springs like King, Dobinson etc they are slightly longer anyhow so less problematic.

JC

[noogie]

I second that, the standard length Terrafirma will NOT suit standard length factory fitted springs in Defender OR disco/RR. They are at least 1" longer and DO cause dislocation of (rear) springs on max articulation if standard spring free lengths are maintained.

If however using any of the aftermarket 'std' replacement springs like King, Dobinson etc they are slightly longer anyhow so less problematic.

JC

Yeah Imeant to mention, I have a 1.5 inch dobinson lift & that measurement is from end of each pin. I do intend going a 2" lift one day with cranked trailing arms, lowered shock mounts/turrets etc. When I was in the store I was shown the terafirma catalogue & was impressed withthe quality products they have.

Just gotta save a few pennies.

[justinc]

Sorry Mick forgot to mention, good vid report too, they should give you some merchandise or a further discount on subsequent purchases for those plugs!

Seriously, hit them up, they can certainly afford to!!

JC :D

[noogie]

Thanks.
yeah I might drop a subtle hint.
I did mention to Chris from Rovercraft that I was going to do a video review & he was keen to see it.

cheers
Mick

[Benny_IIA]

Yeah Imeant to mention, I have a 1.5 inch dobinson lift & that measurement is from end of each pin. I do intend going a 2" lift one day with cranked trailing arms, lowered shock mounts/turrets etc. When I was in the store I was shown the terafirma catalogue & was impressed withthe quality products they have.

Just gotta save a few pennies.

never understood why people lower shock mounts and turrets?

You need to go up with longer shocks.

[Loubrey]

never understood why people lower shock mounts and turrets?

You need to go up with longer shocks.

Benny,

The new coils push the chassis and axle away from each other (raised chassis or lowered axle depending on your view) and the shock has to stay in reach -

Option 1 - very long shocks to reach full articulation of the new longer coils
Option 2 - lower the shock mounts to retain shorter shocks

Cheers,

Lou

[LowRanger]

Benny,

The new coils push the chassis and axle away from each other (raised chassis or lowered axle depending on your view) and the shock has to stay in reach -

Option 1 - very long shocks to reach full articulation of the new longer coils
Option 2 - lower the shock mounts to retain shorter shocks

Cheers,

Lou

Lowering the top shock mounts,will either cause the shocks to Top out or require the fitting of extended bump stops.Causing loss of Up travel in the suspension,and in some situations off road this can cause the vehicle to prematurely become unstable as the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the opposite side as the suspension is bottomed out rather than allowing the extra suspension Up travel to soak up the suspension movement.

[Loubrey]

Lowering the top shock mounts,will either cause the shocks to Top out or require the fitting of extended bump stops.Causing loss of Up travel in the suspension,and in some situations off road this can cause the vehicle to prematurely become unstable as the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the opposite side as the suspension is bottomed out rather than allowing the extra suspension Up travel to soak up the suspension movement.

Not a fan or an advocate, just answering the question why people do it...

Cheers,

Lou

[5H00TA]

I have just put in terrafirma shocks and King springs, both +2inch on the D2.

So far so good other than putting the jack through the sump when fitting the damn things!

[Benny_IIA]

Benny,

The new coils push the chassis and axle away from each other (raised chassis or lowered axle depending on your view) and the shock has to stay in reach -

Option 1 - very long shocks to reach full articulation of the new longer coils
Option 2 - lower the shock mounts to retain shorter shocks

Cheers,

Lou


You took my post the wrong way.

I know why people do it.

But i don't understand why they do it.

if that makes sense.

its a **** idea as per lowranges post.

And you dont gain any articulation from longer springs, your just changing where the vechile sits in the shock travel.

Longer shocks are the only way to gain more travel.

[noogie]

I have just put in terrafirma shocks and King springs, both +2inch on the D2.

So far so good other than putting the jack through the sump when fitting the damn things!

Sounds like the way to go. great advice guys. Just wondering which king springs you fitted. Medium or heavy duty? I've read that the Tf shocks ride well on medium duty tf springs so keen to know your full set up. Are they the prosport plus 2" shocks? Did you extend brakelines or is that not necessary?

cheers
Mick

[5H00TA]

I haven't extended the brake lines, will see next time I am out on the track in a couple of weeks whether this is a good decision or not.

I believe I went for medium front springs and heavy duty on the back.

[noogie]

I haven't extended the brake lines, will see next time I am out on the track in a couple of weeks whether this is a good decision or not.

I believe I went for medium front springs and heavy duty on the back.

How do you find the ride?

[5H00TA]

How do you find the ride?

It wallows a bit under heavy breaking but other than that it is comfortable and feels much more sure footed, especially going round corners.

My shocks and springs were pretty stuffed; I could compress them by hand pretty easily and it looked like the suspension was bottoming out onto the rubbers pretty often, so this is a great improvement.

I have lost a bit of torque though but I believe that this is because I have moved up to 265/85 tyres