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JamesF

Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: Hitchin
Posts: 71

Shocks and springs

Hi all
New to all this so I hope its OK to ask what might seem like an obvious question to those in the know!

I have been told by my garage that the shock on my 1989 defender 90 need replacing soon.

Question is do I do all 4 at once and seeing as the springs look original should I do those at the same time?
The array of shocks and springs out there seems a bit confusing to say the least, especially to a novice like me.
I use it occasionally off road for my job but 95% of the time its on tarmac.

Any advice would be really welcome.

Thanks

10th Nov 2016 3:07pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

I'd definitely replace shocks in axle sets. What to replace them with is a matter of budget and preference. If you're looking to change the handling to suit a particular purpose then that purpose will broadly define the choice of shock. If that's not the case though, you could do a lot worse than fitting OE ones. They're not expensive and are good general purpose units.

If you are keen to 'upgrade' then I'm a big fan of Koni Heavy Tracks, but you're likely to get as many different suggestions as answers to that one.

Replacing the springs is really up to you. Does it look or feel like the vehicle has sagged or is leaning in an odd direction? If it just feels a bit tired then again, new OE can feel like an upgrade for very little money. Darren

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10th Nov 2016 3:28pm

JamesF

Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: Hitchin
Posts: 71

Thanks for the reply. That really helps me. I will get this done over Xmas and may even have ago myself. Thanks again

13th Nov 2016 6:56pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

i have some LR original rear shocks from a 14plate i am thinking of selling if interested. I replaced them with Koni

13th Nov 2016 7:00pm

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