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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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Could be a bargain for somebody that's able to collect from Wrexham:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Seri...SwvedgShss 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 |
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11th Mar 2021 10:30pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 370 
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Yes, it reduces the vertical shock loading between the trailer and the Land Rover. I got one after our first caravan - which are quite fragile anyway - fell apart.
One of the other slight advantages is that it moves the tow ball further back so that it’s easier to hitch up caravans with stabiliser hitches that have a handle that needs to be raised vertically. Dave Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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12th Mar 2021 8:55am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111  
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Brilliant piece of kit. These days rare as hen's teeth, I have seen them go on eBay for over £500.00 in the past. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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12th Mar 2021 12:07pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 370
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This thread reminded me to grease it and check it over - all good. They can seize up if they aren’t kept greased or if the grease solidifies.
Yes, I agree they are brilliant bits of kit and hence why this is one of the very, very few parts being transferred over to my new 300tdi. Dave Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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12th Mar 2021 12:55pm |
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| doublea Member Since: 12 Jul 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 495  
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Like busses...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dixon-Bate-Shoc...SwwlVgS9ON https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dixon-Bate-Shoc...SwhkFgS9f7 Current Steeds: 2015 110 UW in Grasmere Green 2003 BMW F650 the Hack 2000 Elise 1992 Ducati 888 (no longer in bits, yahoo) 1990 TDR 250 (in bits again) 1988 TDR 250 (no longer in bits) and for sale |
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15th Mar 2021 1:31pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443 
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Interesting that one is the "commercial" variant, it's been a very long time since I saw one of those! Mind you I am not really sure of the difference, different springing and damping, perhaps?
Given that you can wait years for one to turn up, for there to be three on ebay at the same time is remarkable. |
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15th Mar 2021 1:45pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1862
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And two of them from the same seller
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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15th Mar 2021 1:47pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 370
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There are different springing rates between the standard and commercial version (80kg vs 100kg nose weight recommendation) and also the method of attachment. The commercial one has a 4-bolt pattern on the back. The other one has an in-built adjustable cradle with several holes for the pins. I see that the eBay commercial one has been bolted to a cradle - but only a single pin one. The latter will rattle like crazy and probably negate some of the damping of the Shocklink.
They are very heavy things and not something you want to be taking on and off too often - something to consider. On mine I’ve used two hitch pins but also added some additional security measures to stop it disappearing - nothing drastic because if the light-fingered members of our society want it they will just unbolt the entire tow bar assembly anyway. I tow our caravan at about 95kg nose weight and my 2015 110 station wagon has the standard suspension and I experimented with and without the Shocklink. The ride quality with the Shocklink was much, much smoother with less vertical movement transferred between the 110 and the caravan - with the Shocklink you can see the caravan ‘floating’ in relation to the towing vehicle and it’s very noticeable indeed when watching the caravan in the rear view mirror. In fact it’s a little disconcerting at first! On our new 300tdi 110 that’s in the final stages of being built, i’m transferring over the Shocklink, despite being equipped with air suspension. Anything that eases the load and vibration between vehicles is worth it - especially after having had one caravan fall apart. Dave Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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15th Mar 2021 2:05pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443
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I notice that the standard one has just sold for £300 and the commercial one for £700 !
Wow! |
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19th Mar 2021 10:21pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 370
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Blimey...
Dave
Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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19th Mar 2021 10:22pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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Does not surprise me shocklinks are now as rare as hen's teeth. Dixon Bate/Bradley does not manufacturer them anymore. In fact, the one that sold for £300.00 someone got a bargain as they regularly sell for five to six hundred. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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20th Mar 2021 12:33pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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The one in my original link went for under £200. 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 |
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20th Mar 2021 2:33pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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Did look a bit ropey that one though and I suppose nearly £200.00 for a rusty piece of metal is not that bad.
 For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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20th Mar 2021 4:20pm |
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| AlexCW Member Since: 04 Mar 2020 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 67 
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Is there a reason they’re not sold anymore? They seem to have such good reviews and benefits I’m worried I may not get one
Alex Alex 2013 2.2 TDCi Puma Hard Top https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72473.html |
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20th Mar 2021 6:39pm |
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