The Land Rover addict forum has a more worldwide audience. There's also a UK Rover owners mailing list;
UK-LRO Info Page
As for shocks, I'm not sure
exactly what you meant, but shocks aren't used to get a lift. Yes, you would probably need longer ones with a lift, but taller springs is what gives you your 2" suspension lift. Shocks should maintain their same job, just as dampers.
