daniem
Member Since: 01 Aug 2008
Location: Roodeplaat
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I bought a January 2007 TDV6 HSE second-hand with 37000 km on the clock (now has 42000 on) which had done some Richtersveld trips (rough, rocky terrian for those outside SA...). Felt quite wobbly, but thought it was me not being used to air suspension. Yesterday drove a friend's 2008 TDV6 S and it felt much more stable. Questions:
1) Any suspension difference in HSE vs S, or 2007 vs 2008?
2) Can one adjust the stiffness of the EAS?
3) Suggested replacement time (km on clock) for standard LR shocks; and does this decrease when doing annual off-road trips?
4) Apart from Baben's Spiro system, any suggestions on replacement shocks available in SA?
5) Should fitment be done at LR agent or specialised shock vendor?
6) Other suggested solutions -- I do not need something spectacular...?
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 4th Nov 2008 4:07 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
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daniem firstly welcome, secondly, wasted no time in getting your
D3 into the bush 
As for your questions:
1) None that I know of.
2) No.
3) Work rate related  :have not heard of many replacements.
But some wallowing has been reported.WEIGHT  as I'm
one of them.
4) None.
5) Stick with LR for now.
6) Have the dealer who sold you the vehicle check all the suspension
bushes as there have been issues here. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 4th Nov 2008 6:55 am |
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Atacama
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174
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I did a lot of calling arround and the only other damper I could find was the koni. they will bring a set in for you . I have a set at home if you want to see them. Not had a chance to fit them yet as I have been having a few issues .
The Koni dealer is 'Mr Shock ' in SA
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| 4th Nov 2008 9:02 am |
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Aubrey
Member Since: 10 Sep 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 76
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Had the Koni's in for around 1k now ...... originals did 33k and in normal driving not much diffs .....however loaded and pushing, massive change. Taut and responsive without being harsh 
Shox are progressive under load ala Steve.
So far very happy!!
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| 4th Nov 2008 2:44 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Aubrey what was total cost ?
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| 4th Nov 2008 3:30 pm |
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Aubrey
Member Since: 10 Sep 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 76
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Heine
I ordered 2 months ago so got the shox at 9.5G's. I had LR Waterford fit them at 2.5G's. I believe Steve can now fit them.
Either way ...... around 12G's.
Cheers
Aubrey
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| 4th Nov 2008 5:41 pm |
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daniem
Member Since: 01 Aug 2008
Location: Roodeplaat
Posts: 84
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Thanks for all the feedback. Will have a chat to the Koni guys and also to LR Centurion and relay what they say about my questions.
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| 4th Nov 2008 6:30 pm |
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mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
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How much is that in UK money then. 
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| 4th Nov 2008 6:53 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Hardly anything
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| 4th Nov 2008 6:57 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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Sounds like a good deal to me,
Would be great to compare to stock and Spiros
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| 5th Nov 2008 2:52 pm |
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Aubrey
Member Since: 10 Sep 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 76
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Did 3600km in the D3 this Dec with the Koni's now settled in. Towing a Echo Chobe of 1550 kg's, RR with another 150kg's on and back of D3 loaded to the top with 5 people inside. Previous excusions with this load was higly entertaining as the shox ended up being overworked and too soft. Half of the kilo's was off-road and included deep mud, dirt roads (marked as very bad road on T4A) and overall, the Koni's passed with flying colours. No swaying, no fading ......handling close to standard although the heavy weight was felt in the fuel consumption.
Based on this, I would say the 12G's for Koni is a needed upgrade for heavy loads and/or towing.
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| 20th Jan 2009 9:42 am |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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heine wrote:Hardly anything
You sure? Thought Sterling was winning the most-hated-currency race....  Cheers
Simon
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| 20th Jan 2009 10:06 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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At least people still care enough about sterling to hate it . The rand just gets laughed at
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| 20th Jan 2009 10:31 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Hoezit Aubrey - why so quiet ?
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| 20th Jan 2009 10:57 am |
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Atacama
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174
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Well 6000 kms of warranty left. Needless to say its back at LR getting things repaired again. The phantom power loss is back , with D3 cutting on hard acceleration .
I think that report has put me at ease about the koni shocks , and I will get mine fitted soon.
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| 20th Jan 2009 12:27 pm |
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