Thread: 1 Ton shock absorbers fit on civilian 109?

Originally Posted by mdillon1987

Hey there, first time Land Rover owner and got myself a 1967 Series 2a 109. Recently purchased the Britpart shock absorber full kit from Paddock Spares. Front shocks went on fine but the rear caused more of a headache…. Couldn’t get the nut on the thread.

After checking the receipt, I realised the shocks I bought were for a 1 Ton and now I’m asking the question if I can get away with using them instead of buying a ‘excluding 1 Ton’ shocks kit ?(I don’t want to return shocks to the UK as it will take too long).

Any advice would be much appreciated. I’m a complete newbie at this!

Thanks, Michelle

I have the 1967 2a 109, if you want you can bring them round and see if they fit mine, if they do I'll take them off your hands so you can just buy replacements, Alan at British4wd Seven Mile Beach should be able to get the replacements for you.

Baz

A 1 Ton landy should have extended spring hangers and shackles, like the OZ military series landies. These are different to the normal civilian landies and your dampers will be too long to fit your vehicle.

Yep I'm wrong again, mine doesn't have the extended hangers and shackles, at least someone knows what there talking about

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

A 1 Ton landy should have extended spring hangers and shackles, like the OZ military series landies. These are different to the normal civilian landies and your dampers will be too long to fit your vehicle.

Yes from wiki - The 1 ton was basically a series-IIB forward control built with a standard 109 body. The chassis frame was unique to the model and featured drop-shackle suspension similar to the military series Land Rovers. 900x16 tyres were a standard feature.

You never know though - I would do some measuring of the 1 ton shocks against normal 109 shocks - while unlikely - you never know.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Yes from wiki - The 1 ton was basically a series-IIB forward control built with a standard 109 body. The chassis frame was unique to the model and featured drop-shackle suspension similar to the military series Land Rovers. 900x16 tyres were a standard feature.

You never know though - I would do some measuring of the 1 ton shocks against normal 109 shocks - while unlikely - you never know.

Were the 1 Ton landies (and mil landies) spring over axle on the rear? A 2B FC is.

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

Were the 1 Ton landies (and mil landies) spring over axle on the rear? A 2B FC is.

No idea but pics I have seen, seem to indicate it is axle over spring like normal landies.

Originally Posted by Redback

I have the 1967 2a 109, if you want you can bring them round and see if they fit mine, if they do I'll take them off your hands so you can just buy replacements, Alan at British4wd Seven Mile Beach should be able to get the replacements for you.

Baz

Hey there Baz, I got them onto my 2a with help from my husband and they were the same length as the ones I removed. Guess they are good!

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Yes from wiki - The 1 ton was basically a series-IIB forward control built with a standard 109 body. The chassis frame was unique to the model and featured drop-shackle suspension similar to the military series Land Rovers. 900x16 tyres were a standard feature.

You never know though - I would do some measuring of the 1 ton shocks against normal 109 shocks - while unlikely - you never know.

My husband helped me and got the shocks on and were the same length as the ones we removed.