Bounced about on the road, rolling through corners, sagging once it’s loaded for a trip. Erebus replaces the four dampers with oleo-pneumatic units set up for your Defender’s weight and the way you load it: supple over small bumps, firmer as the hits get bigger.
Erebus takes the place of the four dampers. Inside each unit, nitrogen does the springing: the more it compresses, the firmer it gets. Hydraulic oil controls the movement. The two work together, so the small bumps stay soft and the big ones meet more resistance.
He had driven the same truck a few weeks earlier. This time it had Squire’s new wheels and brakes, and Erebus.
“It deals with potholes so well, but the body roll and stuff is just managed so much better.”
Petrol Ped
Manon and Tobias had covered 200,000 km in their Defender before fitting Nimbus. We met them in Nairobi after the next 8,000.
“We threw everything Africa has to offer at these shocks, and they held up well.”
Manon & Tobias, @rafikiontour
Rally drivers Tasha Tundo and Hamza Anvar, with Land Rover enthusiast Dennis Monnet, drive the same Defender 110 on its old suspension and then on Nimbus.
Rafiki On Tour and the Nairobi drivers were filmed in 2025 on the Nimbus unit before Erebus. Petrol Ped’s drive is on Erebus.
Owners from the UK to Hong Kong, in their own words. Some of them drive the Nimbus unit before Erebus.
With the Nimbus suspension doing its job, the unpaved road seemed almost buttery smooth; we could not believe how quietly the old Land Rover glided over the undulating washboard and maintained stability through the corners.
To me, a badly corrugated road is one of the most severe tests of a loaded overland vehicle’s suspension, and the Nimbus suspension passed with flying colors.
Loved Morocco - Loved Nimbus more.
I packed way too much (first time out) but Nimbus took it.
The car looked right and, more importantly, didn’t struggle.
Others on the rally got stuck - we flew right through.
I have done a lot with my Defender, but the most significant and transformative one, has been the Nimbus Suspension.
It has completely transformed how it handles and feels.
Long trips are never an issue and it has become my preferred daily driver. Fantastic on roads, and superior off-road.
The past 8,000 kilometers have been a vastly different driving experience.
We got to drive more confidently, and it was way more comfortable than the 200.000 kilometers before that.
They outperformed our expectations by a long shot.
I have to say the drive quality is so much better! It drives like a brand new car with modern suspension and without the judders and wobbles that used to characterize the old ride!
Many thanks for your outstanding customer service. I really appreciate.
Everything went perfectly on the return journey, with exceptional behavior from the Defender.
We feel much more secure in terms of road handling.
And the comfort is incredible; it’s a pleasure to get out of your 4x4 without having numb legs and back pain.
Installation carried out last Thursday, I can confirm it’s a real treat.
No more apprehension about taking the Defender for a long journey. I no longer recognize my vehicle, which has become so comfortable.
Erebus fits the classic Defender 90, 110 and 130, built up to 2016. The new Defender, from 2020, is not covered.
Tell us which Defender you drive, how you use it and what you would like to change. Your advisor confirms the fit, the price and the lead time, then answers your questions.
