Terrafirma TF488 – Competition shock absorber, 12-inch travel

Terrafirma TF488 is a 2.5-inch smooth-body competition shock absorber with a remote reservoir and eight-stage compression adjustment. The supplier lists Defender 90, 110, 130 and custom applications. It can be used at the front or rear with a bespoke fitting kit and standard or uprated coil springs.

Installation requires a suitable vehicle-specific mounting solution. Terrafirma's fitting kits are designed for use in conjunction with its hydraulic bump-stop kits.

• Travel: 12 inches
• Extended length: 860 mm; compressed length: 555 mm
• High-pressure nitrogen/oil monotube construction
• Shaft: 22 mm; piston: 60 mm; body: 66 mm
• Remote reservoir hose: 600 mm
• Top and bottom spherical-bearing eyes: 5/8-inch (16 mm) bore, 1.5-inch (38 mm) width
• Rebuildable construction
• Part number: TF488

Supplier product information – Terrafirma TF488