Litch wrote:

I researched this at the end of last year as I was replacing my DC gas shocks (which had served me very well).
As you have noticed, Paddock are quite significantly cheaper than just about anywhere else however Flat-Dog also sell them at the same price and also have free P&P but the deciding factor for me was that they both have additional discount codes on Facebook and on the day I was ordering it was Paddock who had a valid code so I ordered from them.
As for the shocks themselves I have been a little underwhelmed but I think that is my fault as I changed the springs at the same time and the front ones are just too stiff (I like a firm ride but this is stupid). I knew they were too firm when I was fitting them but thought I could get used to it but with no additional weight up front (winch etc) they barely move at all so some softer ones are sitting here ready to go on which should let the shocks show what they can do.

Pam W wrote:

When checking prices make sure you are comparing like for like -

ie. there are 2 versions of the Koni's
Heavy Track - heavy duty, adjustable, designed for 4x4 utility loads on mixed surfaces ie. expedition / general work - priced £60-80 ish

Heavy Track Raid, still heavy duty but designed for less weights and performance speed work ie. 'rally raid' - priced £160 ish -

If you are looking for good general purpose shocks, with or without heavy loads, then you want the cheaper one - not the Raid

DAZ110 wrote:

Try Devon4x4

Good call Daz.....

Devon 4X4 are offering a 25% off voucher in their March newsletter on Koni shocks until 31/03/13.....  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

K9F wrote:

DAZ110 wrote:

Try Devon4x4

Good call Daz.....

Devon 4X4 are offering a 25% off voucher in their March newsletter on Koni shocks until 31/03/13.....

I guess that will make up for them being nearly 100% more expensive than other retailers lol.

Flatdog are selling them at £59.99 each for standard height and £70 for the +2's
http://www.flatdoguk.com/koni-heavy-track-std-height~504

To answer the question of how hard they are... I guess this can only ever be anecdotal given every land rover has different equipment etc, but on :mine: Which is a 90 hard top with nothing in the rear, but does have winch bumper, rock sliders and receiver etc. The springs are flatdog std height, std weight springs. the ride as follows:-

* When the dampers are cold the ride can pitch a little front to back as though its just a little over damped. Its not uncomfortable, but could be better.
* Off road the dampers are excellent with great articulation, damping on drops etc. Cant fault them at all off road.
* Once they have been given a proper work out off road (which my truck spends 90% of its life) then are much much more supple when back on the road, and the ride is excellent.

To sum up, if you were carrying more weight like an expedition vehicle or loaded up 110 then i can imagine they are pretty supple. if your not carrying a lot of weight they are definately overdamped on road, and if thats all you do then its just OK.

Just bear in mind as above that you can only adjust them when removed from the vehicle. Mine are all set to the softest settings.

good dampers

LandRoverAnorak wrote:

Mike, the Flatdog prices are plus VAT and are also more expensive for TD5 onwards (the OP has a Puma).

fair play, it isnt as big a difference . the devon4x4 ones still look well overpriced though. Got mine from flatdog and had no issues with them etc. obviously YMMV.