"Substitute" shock absorbers for LR CSW 110 Td5 (2005)?

My vehicle is a Land Rover Defender CSW 110 Td5 (2005).
I am travelling in South America and need four new shock absorbers but parts are rather thin on the ground. Would shock absorbers intended for a different LR model such as a Discovery or Range Rover be suitable?

All four have gone at the same time? That's unusual.
The simple answer is yes, but in South America it may not be as straightforward as here in Europe.
Eg these are listed in Paddocks http://www.paddockspares.com/ome-nitrocharger-sport-disco-1-rrc-and-defender-rear-std.html

None of them have actually "gone", if that means that the vehicle can no longer be (safely) driven. I've been reliably advised that they should be replaced. Front and rear might be at different stages of "going".

Try a local parts supplier , as shock manufacturer will have listing for 110 , they dont need to be specially for td5 , and they dont need to be genuine parts . try and select a medium price gas charged s/absorber , that will be adequate.
What is your present location ?

Do you know what manufacturers (of shock absorbers) are available where you are?
Then somebody on here will find out which of their products would be compatible.
I am willing to bet that every manufucturer lists the Defender in their catalogue!

No, not at the moment, lightning, but I can find out tomorrow (today is Sunday, everything closed). Then I'll post that info. Thank you.

Before posting my op, I'd been in touch with a UK LR parts supplier I'd previously bought stuff from. They stated (I quote):

While shock absorbers from a Discovery 200 or 300 model, or a coil sprung Range Rover classic would physically fit, they would not have the same damping performance as ones for a 110. They could seriously affect the handling of the vehicle.

They went on to say, as I already knew, that they could send shock observers to me (I'm in La Paz, Bolivia) but perhaps they have a vested interest in selling me these. The option of sending parts overseas from Britain is obviously a "last-option" option, with the associated shipping charges, customs duties/taxes, hassle.

I bought a set of "Armstrong" dampers for my 110 TD5 and they only cost £30 for a pair.
According to Craddocks they are "OE in a different box".
They certainly work OK.

How long are you out there for, mate? A long time, I take it! Are you kangerooing down the road? How much high speed driving are you doing
If they are only 'going' and not gone I would be tempted to leave them till I get home. Unless you are there for a very long time.
Or, lightning has the best idea. Find out what makes suppliers can provide out there and let people on here look them up for you.
Landying in Bolivia sounds epic! I'm not jealous tho!

"Urban Truck" in the UK sell brand new parts taken off new Defenders, as they fit uprated suspension.
They are offering new Defender 110/90 OE shocks with bushes at £50 for FOUR.

I emailed Adam and he confirmed that they will ship to Bolivia "no problem".
I suggest you email him.... he has replied to me just now.
Google "Urban Truck"
He needs to know if it's a SW or hardtop etc as the parts are different. But they have all types in stock.

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The guy from "Urban Truck" has taken the trouble to email me this morning, with a total price of £185 including shipping to Bolivia, which he said would take three days.
The OP would need to provide an address to ship to, and l guess if payment was made by secure means such as a debit card or bank transfer it would all be OK.

The O/P travelling in Bolivia seems to have gone quiet.
I hope he hasn't been shot.

lightning said:

The O/P travelling in Bolivia seems to have gone quiet.
I hope he hasn't been shot.

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He's missed a trick because you've sorted a cracking deal there. £185 for 4 OE shocks delivered to Bolivia.

Having said that, I hope he's ok!

Thanks for all this help.You guys are really great.

I'm working on this but am tempted to leave the thing for a while. In January 2016 (maybe 5,000 km ahead) I have to fly back to Europe, leaving the LR in Uruguay, then returning to South America. It'd be cheaper to buy the shocks over there in Britain or Germany. But would I be allowed to take them onto a plane? What do you think?

Not shot but without internet access for a time. Last night did get lightly bitten by a petrol station dog roaming around loose. Vehicle fuel here is sold to all foreigners at
2 1/2 times the price for locals. So went with my two jerry cans, without the vehicle. No luck. Fuel can't be sold to be put into containers. But one of the dogs got me.

I'd be tempted to say you won't be allowed to take them on a plane as they are pressurized units.
However Urban Truck said they would fly them out to you in three days, so l guess you can.
You'd have to check with the airline to make sure it's not classed as specialist freight.