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    Used terrafirma shocks?

    I am about to buy a new set of shocks as I will be in the UK in a few weeks.
    I can get a set of Std britpart Shocks from Island 4x4 for 75 pounds delivered to a UK address.
    I have just found someone selling a full set of used Terrafirma All Terrain gas shocks for 50 pounds delivered to UK. As they have probably never left tarmac and come originally with a 5 yr warranty I recon they are worth a punt but the seller has no idea of age or use. They look in good aesthetic condition.
    What ones would you buy?
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    Do you know the model number of the Terrafirma shocks? If they are the TF125 then that's quite steep!! Brand new delivered to the UK is 25 pounds each! The +2's are about 38 pounds each which is what I bought.

    I enjoy the damping of the TF144 and TF145 which should be the same I'd say.

    The standard length equivalent are these on the front.

    Shock Absorber Front (Terrafirma) STC3672 TF125 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

    One thing to keep in mind is that as these have pressurised gas in them you might want to consider the legalities of bringing them back in checkin luggage. I considered this when I was there last year but decided it wasn't worth the hassle.

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    The price is for the full set of four shipped inc 20% GST, 50 pounds they are the standard hight ones. TF125
    All island 4x4 prices you must add 20% if not shipped out of Europe. I asked and the want 110 pound to ship a set to Oz.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete38 View Post
    Do you know the model number of the Terrafirma shocks? If they are the TF125 then that's quite steep!! Brand new delivered to the UK is 25 pounds each! The +2's are about 38 pounds each which is what I bought.

    I enjoy the damping of the TF144 and TF145 which should be the same I'd say.

    The standard length equivalent are these on the front.

    Shock Absorber Front (Terrafirma) STC3672 TF125 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

    One thing to keep in mind is that as these have pressurised gas in them you might want to consider the legalities of bringing them back in checkin luggage. I considered this when I was there last year but decided it wasn't worth the hassle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wayneg View Post
    The price is for the full set of four shipped inc 20% GST, 50 pounds they are the standard hight ones. TF125
    All island 4x4 prices you must add 20% if not shipped out of Europe. I asked and the want 110 pound to ship a set to Oz.
    Ahh I can't read "full set" oops.

    Fair point about the VAT.

    Yep they charged me 100 pounds postage for the full set as well as brake pads so not much different.

    Have you checked about flying them back though? I sort of did but there are mixed reports on gas shocks in your luggage. I gvae up with the idea but I never found anything concrete so it might not be too bad.

    The TF144/TF145 are quite heavy so assume the TF125/TF126 are also reasonably heavy.

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    The question remains, New Standard or used Terrafirma.

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    mate

    I am sure there was a discussion here recently where someone said they preferred the ride of the britpart foam cell shocks

    Steve

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    The question still is Would you buy a full set of new standard oil filled shocks for $150 or a set of used Terrafirma all terrain for $100

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    I would have thought the Terrafirma's to be a better shock - for offroad use. The originals better for on road. But the decision would surely come down to the use and abuse the Terra's have suffered.

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    As 95 % of my driving is on rd and never having had an issue with Std shocks before I think common sense will prevail and I will go for the new ones. Dont want to be dragging them 1/2 way round the world to find the knackered.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveFarmer View Post
    mate

    I am sure there was a discussion here recently where someone said they preferred the ride of the britpart foam cell shocks

    Steve
    I believe that was myself.

    I still have the terrafirma on mine at this stage, but am condsidering changing back to the foam cells. It seems to provide a slightly softer, more shock absorbant ride.

    The only thing i can say with the terra's is that they have a little more travel in the shock rods, a vital thing on P38's especially with all that suspension flex.

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