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ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black

Terrafirma HD springs

The time has come for me to replace the tired rear springs and shocks on my 110 XS SW. I don’t want any lift, I normally run the vehicle with a roof tent, and maybe a few other items up there total weight about 100kg. I’ve got no seats in the back and load this area with the rest of my camping and a recovery gear, hard to guestimate the weight, but no more than 100kg.

My local Indy is recommending Terrafirma Pro Sport shocks with Terrafirma HD standard height springs. My only concern is whether the ride will be too harsh using HD springs. Has anybody else got this setup or used these springs?

Thanks 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

8th Jun 2018 12:02pm

LandRoverAnorak

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

For your usage, why not stick with original spec. springs? New standard parts will transform it. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

8th Jun 2018 5:33pm

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

Yes, am considering that as well, just thought I’d see if anyone has experienced this particular set up, when you think about it my loading is no more than all 7 seats occupied by adults with a small amount of luggage so the standard springs should be ok. 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

8th Jun 2018 6:16pm

Bluericky

Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 647

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green

Hi Chris

I put HD springs on the back of my110 DCPU and it gave a harsh ride. I tow a big trailer fairly regularly and that was the only time I appreciated them, the rest of the time I’d wince over every pot hole !
I’ve swapped them back to a standard spring but with Bilstein B6 shock absorbers and what a difference to the standard shock, I’d highly recommend

Happy searching

Rich

9th Jun 2018 7:04am

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

Thanks Rich,

You’ve confirmed what I thought, seems to be the view of most, I think I’ll stick to standard springs with the new shocks, can you or anyone recommend a good brand of, preferably OEM, standard springs?

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

9th Jun 2018 8:27am

LandRoverAnorak

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

You'll probably find that genuine LR ones aren't expensive. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

9th Jun 2018 8:45am

Bluericky

Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 647

Second that , standard springs seem fine

9th Jun 2018 8:53am

Mountain_man

Member Since: 09 Dec 2011
Location: Right side of Offas Dyke
Posts: 756

Originally bought TF springs for my 110 when I rebuilt it but the rears were far too hard. Kept the fronts and replaced rears with new take-off in brown/purple variety, Nice progressive HD spring. I think the green/yellow/green ones offer a bit more comfort though if you are not always towing or carrying heavy loads, but are harder to come by as take-offs. Think mine were £40 the pair.

9th Jun 2018 10:19am

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

All sounds good to me, won’t be doing it till start of next month (cash flow 😢) so got a few weeks to get the best deal! 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

9th Jun 2018 10:38am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8051

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

stick with std ones if you can, if you load it up heavy fit the air helpers.

OME shocks will transform it though. Cheers

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

9th Jun 2018 8:03pm

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