TF172 - Shock Absorber – Front – 4-Stage Adjustable

- €132,50

€132,50

€132,50 - €132,50

€132,50

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Brand Terrafirma

Shock Absorber - front suspension damper with four-stage adjustable damping, for standard ride-height travel.

Fitted between the chassis and front axle to control spring oscillation and damp wheel movement. A four-position adjuster sets the damping rate across four stages, allowing ride firmness to be tuned for road or off-road use without changing the unit.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994

Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2016 (90/110/130) — front, standard travel, 4-stage adjustable
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — front, standard travel, 4-stage adjustable
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC — front, standard travel, 4-stage adjustable

Alternative Codes

TF172

In stock 2 units

2 · Gouda 0 · Drachten

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Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

Items may ship from multiple warehouses at no extra cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the TF172 front shock absorber do?

The TF172 is a front suspension damper for the Land Rover Defender (1987-2016), Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic. It mounts between the chassis and front axle to control spring oscillation and damp wheel movement, keeping the tyre in contact with the ground over rough terrain.

What does the 4-stage adjustment on the TF172 do?

The TF172 has a four-position adjuster that sets the damping rate across four stages, so you can tune front-end firmness for road or off-road use without changing the unit. It's built for standard ride-height travel, not raised or extended-travel suspension setups.

How many TF172 shocks are needed for the front?

You'll typically need two TF172 shocks to do the front axle, one per side, and replacing them as a pair keeps damping balanced left to right. It fits the front of the Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic at standard ride height.

What are the signs a front shock absorber needs replacing?

Worn front shocks typically show as a bouncy or floaty ride, nose-dive under braking, uneven tyre wear or oil leaking from the damper body. On a Defender, Discovery 1 or Range Rover Classic, tired front dampers also let the axle move more over bumps, reducing control off-road.

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