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| Sam smith Member Since: 12 Aug 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 65   
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I need to replace the shocks on my 110 however am looking to get the best value shocks for my money. I have been looking at terrafirma pro sport or if really genuine worth the investment (not just for the looks) OME. Any thoughts as to what other people would recommend would be great to hear. Mainly for road use, standard springs and occasional offroad use.
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14th Aug 2021 4:50pm |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1574
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OME are great if expensive. give gywn lewis a call on them and he can advise what will work fo you.
avoid the cheap end of the market. terrafirma are ok but they rust fast. they last well though Bearmach have 3 yr warranty and you can upgrade from oil to gas which i think are better all round |
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14th Aug 2021 5:53pm |
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| Def90 Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 257 
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The best investment would be a set of std hight Fox 2.0
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14th Aug 2021 8:38pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2525 
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Another thumbs up for Fox Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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14th Aug 2021 9:29pm |
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| Danny Fireblade Member Since: 16 Mar 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 318 
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I have OME and they are very good, also got the from GL too.
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14th Aug 2021 10:48pm |
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| Sam smith Member Since: 12 Aug 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 65
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ok thank you for all your replies, i think ome may be slightly out of my budget if i think about it realistically. So if there are any more sort of mid range shocks that you could recommend that would be great thank you (similar prices to terrafirma would be what i am looking to spend)
cheers |
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15th Aug 2021 12:10pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4182 
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If you look on Euro Car Parts, they sell Sachs (choice of gas charged and normal), Monroe (who make OME’s shocks) and KYB. They are all proper reputable manufacturers and should be decent and ECP almost always have a big discount code on the go. Need to keep in perspective this is a Defender after all. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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15th Aug 2021 12:35pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2611  
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Sam
Seven years ago when i gave Frogs Island 4x4 my TD5 90 to learn how to install a KAM rear locker with limited slip they gave me a set of pro-type plus 5 inch adjustable shocks to test. These are pin to pin fittings. i only replaced those last month. You only need the standard or plus 2 inch depending on your use (normal fittings) The breakages that you sometimes hear about at the rear upper fixing because the bolt has been over tightened and thus not allowing the shock to rotate as the axle drops through an arc (the wheel does not go straight down). To check this, do the top fitting on the rear up first, then swing it through an arc, if its too stiff or wont move then it is too tight, then connect the lower shock mount. when testing the adjustable shocks i used setting 1 for pure off-road, 2 for general driving around for comfort, 3 for fast road work (very supportive up to 90 mph, no body roll when over taking) and 4 did not suit the weight of the 90 nor the mud terrains i run (i value my fillings and spine) I have now fitted OME as i have always wanted to try them. hope this information helps you.  |
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15th Aug 2021 6:37pm |
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| stephan123 Member Since: 18 Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 281
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+1 for Fox coupled with standard springs
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15th Aug 2021 7:21pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039 
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OME get the
from me, both front and rear done and well worth it |
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15th Aug 2021 7:35pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664 
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Koni Heavy Track Raid for me. Been on about 8 years. can't fault them
About £180 per axle Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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16th Aug 2021 8:51am |
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| ChrisCSL Member Since: 10 Aug 2019 Location: Berks Posts: 186 
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Very happy with my set up which is primarily for road use:
Bilstein U-B6 Performance Damper Kit. H&R progressive - 1" lowering spring kit. H&R anti-roll bars. Superpro poly bushes. No body roll, no bounce on a country roads. incredibly stable at speed (+90 mph)
I understand my set up is commonly used by Twisted and Urban. I've not tried Fox but hear good things also. |
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16th Aug 2021 12:16pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3657 
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^^^ 90mph?!! What have you got under the bonnet?!
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16th Aug 2021 6:33pm |
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| ChrisCSL Member Since: 10 Aug 2019 Location: Berks Posts: 186
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Running a 2.2 puma with Alive ECU Remap to approx 175hp / 500NM with Black Series Intercooler, Air Filter and Miltek Stainless Steel Exhaust
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17th Aug 2021 2:45pm |
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