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Prith

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Guys,

I need your advise on which are the best shocks and springs to go in for my defender 110, 1990 with a 200tdi.

My first option was OME for both. Second was Terrafirma. I have heard a lot of IRONMAN4X4, how are they? Can some of the forum members suggest a few brands! Money is not an issue. Quality is the utmost importance.

Plan on adding a big ARB bull bar + Warn Powerplant HD upfront. Plus my spare tyre is also on the bonnet. Plan on adding a spare rear wheel carrier and having another spare tyre on that too.

Do some offroadin but mostly 80% road, 20% offroading. Also plan on getting a RTC steering damper. Are these available with OME?
 
I believe standard genuine springs and dampers are as good as most of us will ever need.
If you need tougher suspension then you are either a serious professional offroader, or your doin summat wrong.
Or you just like the look of it.
I've just had genuine suspension fitted to my rebuild 110
 
I have just gone for genuine springs and Monroe gas shocks and a super gaz steering damper. Not fitted yet but I opted for a 'normal' set up as heavy duty would make the road ride too harsh. If you dont rag it off road a standard set up should be fine.
Spend money on underbody protection

.... just noted you are adding a winch and wheel to the front, that extra weight could mean you should consider heavy duty. Someone will advise... Old Man Emu are very good. Do your homework.... this is a big decision. Use the 'search' option top right and you will find lots on this subject
 
Langers said:
Dunno about other brands, but if you go for Terrafirma, they do 'light', 'medium', and 'heavy' duty kits for approx £200, so you can get the ride just right for your vehicle.
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Nothing against the quality of Terrafirma products, but I am suspecious of 'light/medium/heavy' as a measure of springs. It is a pretty good starting point, but IME you eventually end needing to know spring rates/poundages and free lengths to get the correct setup.
 
andyb66 said:
Nothing against the quality of Terrafirma products, but I am suspecious of 'light/medium/heavy' as a measure of springs. It is a pretty good starting point, but IME you eventually end needing to know spring rates/poundages and free lengths to get the correct setup.
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True, but for a regular punter like myself who doesn't really understand spring rates etc or how they apply to my vehicle, it's a nice system. They have diagrams which show you examples of a light, medium and heavy load on your vehicle, which is helpful. Why are you suspicious?
 
andyb66 said:
Only because they are relative terms rather than absolutes. How does the 'light' kit compare to standard fitment for example. That is the only reason :)
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I see. Not really sure to be honest, but the describe it as 'a kit that will provide 2" of lift on a vehicle with a light load (approx 300kg) on board.' Sometimes relative terms are more helpful than absolute values imo :D
 
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