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SGH

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Hellingly-Sussex
Posts: 1527

Heavy Track Raid

£136.00 + vat sorry always forget the vat as I can reclaim it.

Planning on removing rear center helper springs on my 130 and fitting these to soften up the ride as I do not carry any heavy weight. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
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7th Sep 2012 7:36am

Pam W

Member Since: 25 Oct 2011
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1169

I have the normal Koni Heavy Tracks on mine, not the Raids. They are adjustable, long travel, but about half the price of the Raids and so far seem really good. On road they are very smooth and off-road, along with the HD lift springs, provide excellent articulation.

The Koni HT Raids were developed for higher speeds over rough ground (ie. Rally Raids). As I don't intend going hell for leather on corrugated Outback roads (with a high centre of gravity in a 90, not a good idea!) and I'd read several excellent reports on the normal Heavy Raids on more 'normal' expeditions, I decided that the extra cash for the Raids probably not worth it for us. Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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7th Sep 2012 8:09am

LandRoverAnorak

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

I've got the regular Heavy Tracks on my 110, too. After having them fitted to an expedition prepped Discovery a few years ago, they were the obvious choice.

I notice that Paddocks seem to have them on offer at the moment as well. Darren

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7th Sep 2012 8:21am

drive4change

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Somerset
Posts: 193

1993 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Alpine White

Every time I see koni shocks for sale they are for model years 99 - 12 is that right?

8th Sep 2012 2:02pm

wslr

Member Since: 18 Jul 2010
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Posts: 581

Yep. The Td5 dampers will fit a puma, so that age range is correct. However, they fit, but are different - The puma dampers are gas, IIRC, the Td5 ones aren't.

8th Sep 2012 2:46pm

drive4change

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Somerset
Posts: 193

I see. Does that mean I can't get koni shocks to fit my 200tdi 130?

8th Sep 2012 2:55pm

wslr

Member Since: 18 Jul 2010
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Posts: 581

Yes, you can get them, but call Andy at this link to confirm...

http://shop.defenderbits.co.uk/defender-ko...-189-p.asp

8th Sep 2012 3:45pm

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