Heavy duty shocks

[Ranga]

With the heavy canopy and towing a van, I've come to the conclusion that heavy duty schocks might be a good idea for the 130. I've also had someone in the know point out that my shocks need replacing anyway.

Given this is an easy enough job to do on the road, I'm looking for options.

I was thinking perhaps dual Bilsteins if the funds can extend that far, or perhaps Terrafirma remote reservoir jobs Terrafirma Terrafirma Remote Reservoir rear shocks | Suspension - Shock Absorbers Accessories for Land Rover Vehicles might be ok.

Anyone got some info on what options, including costs?

[chook73]

I dont have a lot of feedback yet but I just got the Terrafirma Expedition Big Bore Shocks fitted on the rear $198 each. I have only been off road with them once so far and they were good but I didn't have much of a load so with the new HD progressive springs it was a bit bouncy.

I looked at getting the remote reservoir ones $298 each but I was steered towards the expedition shocks as being heavier duty.

Just note they do not fit on the front of the Puma's, they rub very slightly on the turret so I had to go back to their standard shocks on the front.

[Terrain Vehicles]

I went for Britpart Cellular Dynamic dampers on the back of my 130, but went for twin Terrafirma damper mounts too. That way, if a damper fails, the vehicle can still be safely driven. It's a heavy vehicle and carries a lot of kit, yet the ride is still firm.

I have seen a couple of Terrafirma dampers fail, but not the Britpart ones.

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[KarlB]

Might be worth having a look here: Beadell Tours - Shock Absorbers

This tour group use a Defender 130.

Cheers
KarlB

[justinc]

With the heavy canopy and towing a van, I've come to the conclusion that heavy duty schocks might be a good idea for the 130. I've also had someone in the know point out that my shocks need replacing anyway.

Given this is an easy enough job to do on the road, I'm looking for options.

I was thinking perhaps dual Bilsteins if the funds can extend that far, or perhaps Terrafirma remote reservoir jobs Terrafirma Terrafirma Remote Reservoir rear shocks | Suspension - Shock Absorbers Accessories for Land Rover Vehicles might be ok.

Anyone got some info on what options, including costs?

I've made a few twin shock set ups for Defenders and Discos, even a D2 but looking at the Terrafirma twin mount kit I'll be buying them in preferrence to making them again. They are similar to mine but VERY neat, and way cheaper.
I agree twin are a good idea, even though single Koni90's are going to be more than adequate I like the idea of a backup unit.
I would also not discount DeCarbon dampers, I have extensively used them and very happy with their feel and quality. In all the sets I have fitted, (and they number quite a few, including my own vehicle!) I have had 1 shockabsorber require a warranty claim after a minor leak. It had been subjected to some pretty heavy use and they replaced it immediately. I have never had one give trouble since. ever.

JC

[Benny_IIA]

EFS extreme are a great shock, I looked at them for my 90 as a friend runs them on his patrol but them where to stiff for my little 90.

Would go well on a heavy 110 or 130.

[djam1]

Have a look at KONI Raids quite a bit dearer but probably a better thing.
Justin I always liked decarbon my self but I notice that most retailers in the UK say they shouldnt be used off road??

[justinc]

Well, I have used mine VERY offroad, and so have many , many others that i have fitted and they perform brilliantly. Not sure what they are going on about. I was asked this Q on Friday by someone else I recommended them to, may have to shoot them an email and ask them WHY???
EDIT: These are the ones I have used for many years, the fronts are Part number 'GAS100'; http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/pro..._as_1_pair.php

JC

[Ranga]

I like the idea of twin shocks - good in the event that's one fails. At this stage I'm leaning toward the terrafirmas.

[lokka]

Ive gone for the terrafirma long travel pin type top mounts and will be running 80 series dobbinsons shocks on all 4 corners i should have them in with the new dobbinsons coils in the next few weeks i see it this way the 80 is heavier than the rover and with the isuzu up front and the ability to load up the back i recon it will be an ok set up and also having the same shock all round makes carrying a spare easy