madmatt Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 As some of you already know, I run a 300TDI 130 that is expected to work for a living, I need to replace the springs and shocks The springs are sorted as I have ordered genuine LR as they were availiable at a good price. I can't make my mind up about shocks though, The vehicle often runs at its maximum gross 0f 3500kg so do I , 1) Fit Genuine LR shocks as to original spec or, 2) Fit new gas shocks, would these be suiotable for use on the 130?? 3) Has anyone any comments on the ProComp Shocks?? Your thoughts would be appreciated Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I run procomps on mine but would use oem spec on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHodgson Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I believe that genuine land rover are a good choice. Although if you are running the 130 fully loaded as mine is: Last stop at the weigh bridge was: Front Axle: 1300kg Rear Axle: 2250kg (bit of a shock as I did not have all the camping gear and fuel on board) Trailer: 1000kg Then if you are experiencing some bouncing of the rear of the vehicle on bumps then twin shocks at the rear would be the way to go. Additionally with genuine shocks it is easy to find replacement bushes and washers if you need them. Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 I believe that genuine land rover are a good choice. Although if you are running the 130 fully loaded as mine is:Last stop at the weigh bridge was: Front Axle: 1300kg Rear Axle: 2250kg (bit of a shock as I did not have all the camping gear and fuel on board) Trailer: 1000kg Then if you are experiencing some bouncing of the rear of the vehicle on bumps then twin shocks at the rear would be the way to go. Additionally with genuine shocks it is easy to find replacement bushes and washers if you need them. Cheers Nick Thanks Folk,s I was thinking Genuine shocks but others were suggesting Gas, think I'll stick with Genuine. How do you go about fitting twin shocks?? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The springs are sorted as I have ordered genuine LR as they were availiable at a good price. Matt Where di you get your genuine parts springs from for a good price? did you get them from the dealers? if so, do you mind me asking how much??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHodgson Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 speak to a britpart supplier - they do a kit for double shocks. You need to weld onto the axle new mounts and drill/sleeve new holes in the chassis and move/bend the exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Where di you get your genuine parts springs from for a good price? did you get them from the dealers? if so, do you mind me asking how much??? Yep was from the local dealer, have a friend in the trade who ordered them for me, he is now sorting the shocks. the 6 springs cost about 160 + the dreaded. speak to a britpart supplier - they do a kit for double shocks. Thanks Nick, I hopefully wont need to not really wanting to have to go into mega engineering and I am not a fan of ****part. Thanks for peoples input Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Matt, a mate runs a Rapier 130 at nearly max weight plus & 3.5 tonne trailer & uses standard LR dampers, doesn't seem to have any problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Matt, a mate runs a Rapier 130 at nearly max weight plus & 3.5 tonne trailer & uses standard LR dampers, doesn't seem to have any problems with them. Thanks Ralph, I think its the best way to go on a vehicle of this size so, its case of fitting it all next weekend. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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