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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: 300TDi Disco on July 19, 2009, 10:43:38
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Hi, I have seen a set of shocks on ebay which are made by Terrafirma.
Link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230336657393&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&salenotsupported
What do people know of these shocks.
Regards.
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Terrafirma are developing a good reputation, I know a few running the springs and shocks and they swear by them.
I would investigate other suppliers though, just to be sure on my prices. I know you can get the full springs AND shocks for £220! https://shop.rallyraid.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=TF204&cat=46
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wibble
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Recently went to a pit day with norfolk&suffolk 4x4 response and one of the guys there had just recently changed his suspension set up to include terrafirma springs and shocks. There was a lot more involved such as dislocating cones and all the gubbins but after a quick lap as a passenger I was extremely impressed with the ride. He crossed some quite extreme ground at speed with the springs dislocating at more than one occasion yet the ride was probably far smoother than my standard shocked 110 on the road :shock: (maybe I should check my suspension out :-k :lol:) I can't comment on their on road capability but for offroad they definately get my vote.
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Recently went to a pit day with norfolk&suffolk 4x4 response and one of the guys there had just recently changed his suspension set up to include terrafirma springs and shocks. There was a lot more involved such as dislocating cones and all the gubbins but after a quick lap as a passenger I was extremely impressed with the ride. He crossed some quite extreme ground at speed with the springs dislocating at more than one occasion yet the ride was probably far smoother than my standard shocked 110 on the road :shock: (maybe I should check my suspension out :-k :lol:) I can't comment on their on road capability but for offroad they definately get my vote.
I know of half a dozen people who have fitted them and they have all been very happy with them.
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Whilst i have standard springs (ish) I have Terrafirma shocks and they are very controlled and for the price they get my vote. Definitely firmed up the ride from the previous standard faire, Yet absorbs the bigger bumps without feeling too harsh.
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Recently went to a pit day with norfolk&suffolk 4x4 response and one of the guys there had just recently changed his suspension set up to include terrafirma springs and shocks. There was a lot more involved such as dislocating cones and all the gubbins but after a quick lap as a passenger I was extremely impressed with the ride. He crossed some quite extreme ground at speed with the springs dislocating at more than one occasion yet the ride was probably far smoother than my standard shocked 110 on the road (maybe I should check my suspension out ) I can't comment on their on road capability but for offroad they definately get my vote.
That will be me the suvvey.
They are very good shocks and springs for the money involved.
I am very happy with how mine perform but have since needed to move on to a different type of suspension.
But as i said, very happy with how they perform on and off road.
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That will be me the suvvey.
No not you Matt.
I thought your set up was poo ;) :lol:
But....... If you've taken them all off I might help you dispose of them :dance:
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I have the +5" with +2 mounts and so far they have been excellent on and off road, was advised to smear a little grease on the top of the shaft as they are allegedly prone to rust there.
Gav
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Cheers guys for your responces, I think i mite go for those shocks. What springs would you recommend?
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How do they compare to brands like ProComp on the road then? they are roughly the same price :-k I was thinking of trying DeCarbon again on the LSE but for the money I'm spoikt for choice.
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Can't mention the name of my springs, it upsets too many people on here :lol:, lets just say that they're orange and I don't think you can get them from where I bought them anymore.
I replaced DeCarbons putting these on and find absolutely fine.
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unfiortunatley for you suvvey, mine are still on the truck until i get the gwyn lewis kit :P :dance:
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unfiortunatley for you suvvey, mine are still on the truck until i get the gwyn lewis kit :P :dance:
And unfortunatley for YOU Suvvey i have first refusal on them [-o<
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Now Now children, play nice [-X ;) ;) ;)
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Jeez Graham, I didn't think you had room on your garage shelf for any more unattatched parts :joker:
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He dont, they will stop with me till i get the new stuff and then they will prob stop in the garage for a fair old while till he gets his arse in gear ;) :lol:
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V8Dfender90; as you can see they are very sought after in Norfolk :clap:
And i cant wait to get a set on mine (when i actually get it back together) :shock:
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Terrafirma's are firmer than the Pro Comp's, For pure off road flexiness and wallowey ride the pro comps have it. They kinda just do that on road too. :-k
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i run terrafirma and like them ;)
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Just a quick update:- I have purchased the 2" terrafirma shocks & a set of heavy duty springs. will post pics when i have got it all fitted.
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at least you can get them. I have been waiting for a month for a rear set for the range rover, apparently there is a short supply and on back order from my local supplier. :roll:
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Terrafirma's are firmer than the Pro Comp's, For pure off road flexiness and wallowey ride the pro comps have it. They kinda just do that on road too. :-k
Thanks, they might not be what I want on the LSE then, the EAS is harder than coils already (LR specified a different shock).