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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372   
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Personally I'd probably go the OME route, with the details dictated by the anticipated load and planned usage.
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17th Jun 2019 7:12am |
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| IGP Member Since: 05 Feb 2019 Location: Caverswall Posts: 28
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As above, go the OME route (Original Manufacture Equipment) and if needed some Air helper springs.
Ivan |
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17th Jun 2019 7:15am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372
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Sorry, I should have been clearer !
OME = Old Man Emu. (OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer). I'd go for the Old Man Emu solution. |
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17th Jun 2019 7:22am |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039  
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I would go for the adjustible Koni shocks.
Springs I don't know. I have Britparts now and they are OK but the paint is off so the look rusty. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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17th Jun 2019 8:03am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2298 
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More often than not people just recommend the ones they have fitted... As I will!
I have nothing much to compare them to other than the knackered OEM dampers that were previously fitted but I have been very happy with my Fox dampers. They are the manufacturer of choice in many competitive motorsports so can't go wrong in my opinion. Springs, I guess it's down to personal requirements and specifications but there are all manner of springs available on the market so you will find something suitable > 110 XS Double Cab |
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17th Jun 2019 9:10am |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1913 
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I had Old Man Emu on my discovery a few years back and they were great but this overland is a different build altogether.
Hank your right most people will give opinions on what they are running and have no other comparison compared to the knackered units they took out. Shocks vary widely, Koni have a huge diameter barrel compared to others, Old Man Emu build doesn't seem as good as Bilstein then theres the Bilstein B6 with ride control, Fox is another one added to the list to look into. Springs on the other hand dont seem to have the same sort of passion about them compared to shocks, my last 90 i added the 2" extra lift springs and regretted it, i dont think i want to go down that route again....unless they are a must have for overland due to weight etc. 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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17th Jun 2019 9:34am |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2227 
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Have seen a lot of OME defender dampers with the ends sheared off from normal use, not even overland.
My personal vote would be Bilstein. Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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17th Jun 2019 10:27am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372
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^^ Interesting, not good.
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17th Jun 2019 10:36am |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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Give Gwyn Lewis a call. discuss the type of weight you are going to carry and they will advise from there. What they don't know isn't worth knowing. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html
Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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17th Jun 2019 10:57am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8021  
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I run several defenders and have modified plenty more and rechassied 8 or so. I have seen and tried various combinations over the last 15+ years from overlanding , to trials to greenlane to full on comps.
I have tried, ome, oem, koni, blistein, procomp, britpart, king, fox through leafs, coils and coil overs. I run my 110 overlander usw on std springs, with rear air helper and ome shocks. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Jun 2019 12:00pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092 
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I've just changed my rear springs, and the 110 now handles like a dream.
Have HD LR front springs (normal LR ones, 90 rears/110 HD fronts) Military wolf 110 rear springs. OME dmpers all round. I thought the rear springs would be too hard but with some kit on board (and my 110 has a full cage) its really nice, and gives a nice "rear end up" stance. |
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17th Jun 2019 1:39pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1913
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I have heard a few gripes about the welds on the OME shearing off as mentioned, shame because they were my go to choice.
Air helpers? umm sounds interesting ive seem them a while back but totally forgot about them....any one use them on here? 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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17th Jun 2019 2:35pm |
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| 8619simon Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 247 
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I have a 300TDI 110 CSW built up as an overland vehicle. I try and run as light as possible but still carry a bit of weight with water tanks and a long range fuel tank, the following has worked very well for me for the last 4 years with about 15,000 miles off road in Pyrenees, Morocco and Western Sahara:
Shocks: Koni Heavy Track - Adjustable with setting one off softest Springs: Front - Standard Height Land Rover Springs - NRC8044/8045 Springs: Rear - Standard Height Progressive Springs - RKB101111 I don't have a winch fitted but have fitted Air Lift Helper springs on the rear when I am very loaded on trips with the family with all the toys!! Set up works really well and has performed faultlessly on and off road including long sections of desert and corrugations in harsh terrain. |
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17th Jun 2019 3:42pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092
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I'll have a set of 110HD/130 dual springs up for sale soon (with the smaller inner spring)
 Click image to enlarge These ^^ |
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17th Jun 2019 8:09pm |
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