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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641  
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 Click image to enlarge Seems a bit daft but its something i've like the idea of for a long time, I currently have bilstein b6 on my defender with -1" springs from alive the 'sport' springs, Would the 0-1" shocks work with it being lowered? Im thinking getting the remote res, non adjustable im currently stateside and these are my options for a defender, i have plenty of luggage capacity for bringing them back... Also will need an 'aftermarket shock tower' wonder for the size of the damper or length Click image to enlarge |
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15th Jul 2019 5:26am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301  
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Can't answer your question directly, but something to consider - the fox range are available in the UK and no more expensive
For example 985-24-122 & 985-24-123 is showing as $270 = £215, but available domestically for £200. > 110 XS Double Cab |
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15th Jul 2019 6:20am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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Interesting about the price differences, I got a reply from 4x4 fabrications staying he has them available so might just go with him...
The prices from the fox website are a bit high, they can be had for $220 each instead of 275 but maybe it’s not worth the hassle... let’s see what 4x4 fab comes back with |
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15th Jul 2019 6:33am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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Found this kit online,
also like the look at the bilstein b8 8125 but they are about $550 a corner... 
Im guessing its just the external reservoir that would require the different shock tower? if i mounted this somewhere else im sure standard would work? |
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15th Jul 2019 7:18am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Is there a specific reason you want the remote reservoirs? They're sexy don't me wrong! I have the standard type Fox dampers all round which I am very happy with - around £100 per corner.
You need an aftermarket shock tower as the remote hose will foul the standard dome towers. Perhaps you could change the hose fitting at the damper connection for a 90degree one I don't know but changing the shock towers would be easier. I changed the towers anyway as you can't see the fox stickers otherwise 
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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15th Jul 2019 8:50am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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I just want
Ill see about the shock towers, need some standard height then... will start looking. My old suspension has been on maybe 3/4 years now and maybe its time for a freshen up... Still handles like its on rails. I know its complete overkill but so are 362mm brakes... still have them  |
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15th Jul 2019 9:06am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Fair. In your first post the photo shows the reservoir being fixed to the shock tube. I'm not sure whether there is the clearance to fit like this on a Defender. You may possibly need to remotely mount them
Good luck! > 110 XS Double Cab |
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15th Jul 2019 9:17am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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Hi, thats a little billet adapter that comes with them, but yeah ill relocate the reservoir
Take it this is what you are using? https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/std-height-hd-front-turrets/ |
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15th Jul 2019 10:22am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Indeed, there are various others available. These look nicely made https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182475370765
No complaints on the gwyn lewis ones though > 110 XS Double Cab |
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15th Jul 2019 10:48am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Just a thought, if you can't get lowered dampers then you could look at lowered turrets/rear shock mounts. I've seen them for 2", not sure about 1" > 110 XS Double Cab
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15th Jul 2019 11:48am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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To be honest, my current dampers (bilstein b6) are okay for standard height and -1”
I guess if anything the damper is gonna just sit slightly more into its stroke... Bit like mountain biking measuring sag  |
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15th Jul 2019 2:04pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2411
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for a road going defender i wouldn't bother with remote reservoir ones
ones like simon has are more than enough 
I had a full set on my last 110 and they were ace, currently running Bilstein b6 atm 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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15th Jul 2019 2:25pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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It’s more of a show car / tow car / throw the bikes on roof
Heart is set on remote reservoirs... I really did contemplate the adjustable rears for when towing the boat about 2.6 ton unloaded... |
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15th Jul 2019 2:36pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795  
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Have you got these fitted yet? I’m about to fix Fox dampers without the external res and I also tow a heavy boat approx 2.5 ton will be interesting to see how they handle
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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26th Jul 2019 5:13pm |
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