Defender 130 shock absorbers

[Al Cormack]

Looking to replace my shocks as getting worn out.

 

Looking to you other 130 owners for recommendations. There is no lift on the landy, just standard springs and helpers inside (on the rear)

 

Cheers....Al

[tommer9]

Terra firma is what i have just fitted. Should have done it years ago.

Terrafirma | - Accessories for Land Rover Vehicles

One of the best additions i have made to my land rover in 9 years of ownership.

[_tc]

Terra firma is what i have just fitted. Should have done it years ago.

Terrafirma | - Accessories for Land Rover Vehicles

One of the best additions i have made to my land rover in 9 years of ownership.

 

How so Tom, mine need doing as do the bushes, just not sure if I will notice the change?

[Chris Sheppard]

I used to run koni heavy track shocks on my old 130 and they seemed to work well, just a bit pricey.

[Al Cormack]

Cheers Tom

Have you got terrafirma springs as well?

[tommer9]

I have heavy duty land rover springs with land rover helper springs and a roll bar fitted. I popped the standard shocks doing my usual overloading with about 2.5 ton of chip and towing the 935 off road. I spoke to the (phenomenally knowledgeable and uber experienced) Mid Cornwall 4x4 where i get bits and servicing, and they advised them. I didnt think i would find much difference, but they are really responsive when the truck is empty, and i dont get that awful hardness that used to be present, and the bounciness that went with it, just really good road handling and excellent manners. When loaded to the gills the wallowing has gone too, and cornering is basically better all over.

I hope that sort of explains it. Just buy a set- they are surprisingly cheap, and you definintely WON'T be disappointed.

[Al Cormack]

It's gotta be done then.

Cheers mate.

[Al Cormack]

Ordered pair of front and rears from Maverick 4x4 for £184 all in. Cheapest I could find online. Happy with that