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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848   
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I've yet to actually fit them (life), but have purchased a set of these for my 130 build: https://www.britpart.com/all-parts/60147
I plan to run them in conjunction with these upper mounts from Gwyn Lewis: https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/rear-ad...nt-gl1171/ Gwyn Lewis lists a number of shock options on his site and I am not entirely sure which the 60147s class as. I believe they are either the standard length - firm valving or +3" - firm valving. If the latter, then I may have a set (brand new in box) available as I am actually intending to run anti roll bars.... will need to do some digging. Feel free to PM me if I can be of any further help. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread Series 2 109" Series 1 80" |
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1st Jan 2023 10:08pm |
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| The Monkey Member Since: 11 Aug 2013 Location: Meath Posts: 63 
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Thanks lad,
Looking at the details of 60147 I would think they're open length is standard fitment. I think from research I've done that + shocks are over 600mm when open. But I'm open to correction on this. I had thought of making contact with gwyn Lewis but it's unaffordable to buy from the UK and don't expect someone's knowledge without purchasing something from them. 60070l are +5 pin to pin. With a heavy rating on d44 website. |
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1st Jan 2023 10:18pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5424 
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I know Gwyn Lewis sells the OME GL2009 which are the firm, and up to a plus 3” pin pin setup. He runs these I pin pin on his with ARBs.
I prefer the longer pin pin version with stiffer valuing and no ARBs. |
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1st Jan 2023 10:21pm |
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| The Monkey Member Since: 11 Aug 2013 Location: Meath Posts: 63
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Thanks Andy, Thats what I was interested in but the part code is unique to Gwyn Lewis. He doesnt list the Old man emu part code.
60070 are Defender 110 (all years) - Up to 50mm - 110 / 500 Kgs - Front / Rear. The 60070L are +5s It's a mind field of numbers in my head. The 60070s are going in the front. Just need to sort the rears. Edited to say the 60070 are +2 shocks. |
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1st Jan 2023 10:39pm |
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| big ives Member Since: 24 Dec 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 123
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The Monkey
i have fitted +2 OME shocks and springs as you describe, in fact its the second set on my 90 and i swear by them, i have them on my other landy as well. I fully understand about the numbers etc on the web, what I did was email Gwyn what I wanted and then telephoned him, he talked me through what i needed and I bought them, he is a very nice person to deal with in fact he marked all the spring boxes front O/S etc etc  so I couldn't make a mistake fitting them  2016 Discovery 4
1989 90 CSW V8 (fully rebuilt and running like a dream) 1996 defender tray back fully rebuilt/loaded for challenge events |
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2nd Jan 2023 6:19am |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2266  
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60070 are softer on both compression and rebound compared to 60147 and 60146 Puma 110" SW
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2nd Jan 2023 1:00pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 809 
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Since Brexit I buy OME parts from these guys, - https://www.trillickautoparts.com
No duties etc. as based in NI. Use the brit part catalogue for reference numbers of OME stuff. N. |
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2nd Jan 2023 3:21pm |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 443
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I would give Gwynn a call I am sure he wont mind helping if you are up front with him,he will need to know your setup and expected axle weights etc
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3rd Jan 2023 11:41am |
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