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ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey

110 Springs and Shocks - A little help...

Hi all!

Due to corroding springs and turrets, yesterday I changed the springs, shocks, turrets and seats on my 2010 110 Defender Utility.

I fitted yellow yellow and white white springs as per my research, but to my surprise found both driver and passenger side springs were white white. Not sure if they just ran out of yellow springs one day?

Anyway, my main question is based on the shock absorbers as I think I've fitted the wrong ones. Whilst the new ones seemed to be the same diameter and of course the same fittings as the old ones, they were a little softer. To be honest, this suited me as I do find the front end a little 'hard' compared to the back which are shod with Koni adjustable shocks (adjusted right out for comfort).

However it niggled me and last night I did my research again and realised I'd written down the wrong part number. I was hoping someone here could verify the difference between the two as this is bugging me now and I think I should change them. Part numbers are:

RSC100050 (what I fitted)
RSC500290 (what I should have fitted)

Any help appreciated before I waste money/time changing them if it's not needed

thanks! Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

2nd Aug 2020 8:47pm

LandRoverAnorak

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

The 050 one is for TD5 era vehicles whilst the 290 one is for post '07 vehicles. I wouldn't have imagined that there would have been that much difference to be honest, but it does appear that you've fitted the wrong ones. Darren

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3rd Aug 2020 7:02am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8035

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

are the latters gas shocks too? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

3rd Aug 2020 7:19am

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

Good shout, not sure but will have a look.

I'm interested to see if the sizes and travel are the same or similar but will probably end up changing them to put my mind at rest

Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

3rd Aug 2020 5:20pm

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

Due to the fact that the earlier unit comes compressed and stays compressed, can we assume this is oil?

The later ones come extended and, I assume like the originals, extend themselves when not under compression. Does this mean they are gas?

Still can't find any comparative specs although the later ones come with 3 nuts instead of two which is interesting! Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

3rd Aug 2020 5:32pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2416

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

All of them have oil. Some have std P air and others pressurised N (plus some air). Puma 110" SW

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4th Aug 2020 3:11am

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

Yes that's correct, I should have been more clear

In that case I will change them as the addition of gas is a positive

Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

4th Aug 2020 5:59am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2416

TBH I cannot understand how Defenders came out of the factory with "std oil shocks" for decades and suddenly, gas charged dampers is the way to go. Even today, the best dampers for heavily loaded Defenders are Koni Raid without N pressure. Puma 110" SW

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6th Aug 2020 1:32am

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

I have Koni HT adjustable shocks on the rear. I always thought they were gas filled but you've got me thinking now... Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

6th Aug 2020 6:37am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2416

Koni HT Raid are filled with N. Koni Raid are not. Puma 110" SW

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6th Aug 2020 1:06pm

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

Hi all, new shocks have arrived.

They came with 3 nuts each, 1 large shouldered nut and 2 standard nuts, which has confused me slightly. Any ideas why?

Thanks

Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

8th Aug 2020 5:28pm

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