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GSLRO



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Rear Shockers 2001 TD5
Hi Folks,

I have the original LR heavy duty suspension / twin shocks at front and rear of the coil spring on the rear of my 110.

The drivers side shocker has packed up, it is the rear of the two. My question is do I need to replace both (i.e. the rear two off side and near side) or all four.

If so what shockers would you recommend, I don't do any towing, no seats in the rear. However is has an internal 8 point Performance and Protection roll cage, which I would imagine is a heavy beast.

Thanks in advance Thumbs Up Adventure isn't paved!


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Laurie



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You lost an 'h'. 
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GSLRO



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Cos the spell checker on my tablet does its utmost to pi$$ me off Shocked

Thank you Bow down Adventure isn't paved!
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Thor



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I have a 2003 110 and put Terafirma shocks on the rear and its sweet as a nut. Even when loaded up with luggage and family....including the 10st dog.

Had them in for approx 4 months, can recommend them so far! Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful!
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K9F



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All four IMHO....

Best code of practice is that whatever you do to one side of the suspension/rolling gear you must do to the other. I learnt the hard way as the stresses caused the other side to go shortly afterwards.

From an old thread.....

K9F wrote:
Zone, when it comes to drivetrain or suspension it should always be done as a pair (front or rear) in my opinion. I learnt a harsh lesson by replacing just one track rod end, the other snapped on me reversing less than a week later.

Big Cry
 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!!
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GSLRO



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Front and Rear 6 shock absorbers Shocked did think of the rear 4 in one go, and as off to the Pyrenees in June better safe than sorry!
Will have a look at the terafirma shockers
Thanks for the replies Bow down Adventure isn't paved!
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custom90



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What Mal said above, pairs front or rear or all four.
Ideally all four unless they are only a few K in miles between them but in all honestly pairs should be fine.
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K9F



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Taking your trip into consideration I think you are wise. Thumbs Up Bow down 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!!
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GSLRO



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May be the 4 rears this month and the front 2 next month Whistle Adventure isn't paved!
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Force64



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 SW Tonga Green
All four being done next Friday, new shocks and springs for my 10 year old Defender 90!

Andy Defender Td5 XS90
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Green Machine



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Just out of interest Andy, what are you replacing them with? (Sorry for the hijack GS) 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
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Force64



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Something different.

Maxtrac shock absorbers and standard Land Rover springs. Over the weekend I'll start a new thread with some pictures of them as don't think I've heard of any one using them before.

Andy Defender Td5 XS90
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GSLRO



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
4 rears ordered Terrafirma All Terrain TF 117s ... now where is that can of Plus Gas Confused Adventure isn't paved!
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GSLRO



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Purchased and awaiting fitting 4 x All Terrain's for the rear and 2 x Big Bore for the front. Hope it makes a little bit of a difference Whistle
 Adventure isn't paved!
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