Freelander 1 Monroe Shocks , which ones ??

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Ok, so I've decided I really do need to replace the shocks all round . However I cannot find any definitive answers regarding compatibility of Monroe gas shocks for my Td4.
I've been looking around the internet for a few days now and seem to be getting more confused.
Part numbers seem to conflict depending on vendor.
Some say a certain part number only fits earlier 1.8 and 2.0d, other sites say the same part number will fit all Freelanders from 1997 - 2006 including 2.5 V6 and Td4.
e.g. Rears D0005. I've seen these specifically called out for Td4 2002>. I've also seen them as catering for ALL Freelanders from 97-06. and ALL models from 2000-06
This seems to be the theme throughout the internet. Regardless of Part no.
If the vendors can't seem to agree, what hope do we have.
I can't see how a 1.8 shock would be the same as a Td4 or V6 for that matter. Or if 1 shock fits all, then why are some part numbers specific to earlier/later models only ?
Nothing makes sense.
Prices vary wildly too. I've seen single ones for up to £200 and pairs for less than £90, same part number.
Can't get anything off the Monroe website.
 
Why not stick with the factory Delphi shocks? Then just order the same part numbers you have already fitted.
As far as I know, for the normal Freelander, all front and all rear shocks are the same across all engine types. The only difference is that the springs vary by engine.
Sport Freelanders have different springs an shocks than the normal Freelander. Again front strings vary by engine type.
 
I can get a front pair of Monroe labelled as Td4 for £180. The same vendor is selling 1.8 and 2.0D Monroe for £100. So if they're the same I could save a fortune.
 
I've a feeling that something changed as regards to suspension geometry on the 1A chassis onwards. I could be wrong but I'm sure I read something to that effect somewhere. This would possibly account for the different part numbers between pre and post 2000 shocks.
A cross reference with early and later 1.8 Freelanders would confirm if different part numbers were used each side of the 2000 change.

Edit: Just checked various suppliers I use. All show different front shock part numbers for pre and post 1A chassis Freelanders. This would suggest that either the geometry or valves are different between early and later shocks. Interestingly the rear shocks are the same regardless of year. The springs are different between early and later Freelanders though.
 
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davidsmith1307 said:
Wasn't the front end changed to allow for the V6's extra cooling requirements?
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The V6 has the same cooling system as all other Freelanders. The only difference between all models is the weight of the various power units and weather AC is installed or not. To me, the fitment of auto transmission vs manual would make a difference, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
 
I always cross reference by looking at LR part numbers. If the OE LR number is the same for all derivatives post 2001 then the aftermarket ones will be too.

Allbrit.de seems to suggest all post 01 front shocks are the same.
 
NoDosh said:
I always cross reference by looking at LR part numbers. If the OE LR number is the same for all derivatives post 2001 then the aftermarket ones will be too.

Allbrit.de seems to suggest all post 01 front shocks are the same.
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That's what I did. Pre 2000 front shocks have a different part number to post 2000 shocks. Both are regardless of engines/ springs fitted. Rear shocks are the same for pre and post 2000.
 
Thanks for clearing that up for me guys. I'll make a decision as to what I want to use depending on what my budget is when I return from holiday at the end of the month.
 
I don't think I'll bother now. I'll use it for my holiday at the end of next week and on my return it'll be sold. I've got my eye on a Freelander 2 now after just having driven one today. It's made me realize just how agricultural my Freelander feels with all the mods, cage, lift etc. Having no interior means I can hear even the slightest noises from either outside or in and it's starting to make me paranoid that parts are failing all the time when they aren't. Before I just drove it and put up with stuff as I knew there was absolutely no sound deadening . Now I sh!t myself at the slightest knock, squeak or rattle that's probably always been there.
 
RealBeale said:
I don't think I'll bother now. I'll use it for my holiday at the end of next week and on my return it'll be sold. I've got my eye on a Freelander 2 now after just having driven one today. It's made me realize just how agricultural my Freelander feels with all the mods, cage, lift etc. Having no interior means I can hear even the slightest noises from either outside or in and it's starting to make me paranoid that parts are failing all the time when they aren't. Before I just drove it and put up with stuff as I knew there was absolutely no sound deadening . Now I sh!t myself at the slightest knock, squeak or rattle that's probably always been there.
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That's how I felt while I owned my D3. I decided to go back to a Freelander 1 as there's very little to go wrong, and if it does, it's cheap and easy to fix.
It's not the Freelander's fault that you made it what it is;)
 
All I'd say before you take the plunge and buy an fl2. Have a good look round the 2nd hand garages, there's plenty of high spec facelift td4's knocking about at good prices. With the advantage that you know you can fix them, and the premium ones feel alot nicer than the Base models.Mike
 
Nodge68 said:
It's not the Freelander's fault that you made it what it is;)
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The sad part is I never felt like this with my V6 even though it was built to the same spec. It's only recently too that I've been feeling like this. I think it may be because the last 2 holiday trips it's had problems. A wishbone ball joint making a cracking noise turning left and the most recent trip a driveshaft went just as we set off home. So for the last month or so I've been hearing allsorts of noises that have probably been there all along in anticipation of something failing on next weeks trip.

Skinny Mike said:
All I'd say before you take the plunge and buy an fl2. Have a good look round the 2nd hand garages, there's plenty of high spec facelift td4's knocking about at good prices. With the advantage that you know you can fix them, and the premium ones feel alot nicer than the Base models.Mike
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My V6 was an ES before I caged and modded it. My guy Matt in Cannock always has a few facelifted Freelanders for sale at the right price and has a 2006 HSE in at the moment for £2750 . I did contemplate buying it as a daily driver, consigning mine to just a weekend toy (who am I kidding - I get one weekend off in 7 with my job ! ) . It was nice but after recently driving that F2 I have made my mind up - for now anyway. When I climbed in and adjusted the seat in that F2 it just felt "right" like it was made for me.
 
RealBeale said:
It was nice but after recently driving that F2 I have made my mind up - for now anyway. When I climbed in and adjusted the seat in that F2 it just felt "right" like it was made for me.
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You'll change your mind on the FL2 once it's thrown a rod, blown it's gearbox, had countless wheel bearings and suspension components or replaced the rear diff. Not to mention all the electronic stuff that goes tits up.
I sold my D3 for reliability issues, as I dreaded driving it, just in case something expensive went bang. I was looking at the FL2 as a replacement. On researching, I found that it suffered similar reliability problems to the D3.
I decided to get bargain priced higher spec FL1 instead. This way I get most of what I need in my car and have spare cash to tweek it to my requirements.
Luckily my Freelander is for my commute and dump trips and the like. We have a Ford Kuga as family transport, so long distance work isn't an issue for the Freelander.
 
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