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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Bush Tucker Man on November 03, 2004, 13:21:16
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I think this has been done quite a few times, but here goes.
What are the best replacement springs/shockers/bushes out there?
I'm not in the market for something really'top of the range' & expensive.
It'll need all new very shortly, as they're getting well-worn (including A-frame & anti-roll)
It's now on almost 101,000miles.
Before I bought it, it had been on contract hire to a County Durham builder/joiner (kept finding nails/screws/plaster in all the nooks & crannies)
I'm of the mind just to replace like-with-like (genuine LR parts), as they're a 'compromise' part (bit like the Discovery itself)
I don't do 'Extreme Off-Road', or 'Fast Road'.
It does tow, but the BWSOW only goes out perhaps 3times a year, the trailer is only rated at 750kg. I sometimes borrow/hire up to 3tons - but not often.
With the help (& extra facilities) of 'Dave with the Discovery' (next-door-but-one) the springs & shocks are no problem.
I believe he's got an air-saw for the bushes - problem is just pushing the new ones in (if LR used)
Dave has a '94 'L' 300Tdi with a JJF uprated Intercooler & full DeCarbon suspension (+1"), he keeps offering me a go, but I haven't had the chance yet
Opinions please :)
(or should I try to sell it & get a 110CSW - I quite fancy a 'Heritage' edition)
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BTM,
My motor had done 125k, changed to de Carbon, no lift,
and new springs.
Like you ,I don't do fast or extreme and I am well pleased with
change.
I don't tow either.
hope this helps.
Paul.
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Paul,
Did you still get a lift of sorts because of the new stuff?
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Same here, had really tired hard springs on the disco, heavy duty rrc's on the back and hd discos from paddocks on the front, munro gas shock, actually rides over the speed humps now, doesn't bang my head on the roof
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Toger,
Yes, is the simple answer to that. I can tell 'cause my daughter now complains about getting in back door.
The ride over speed humps has vastly improved, can corner better
and just feels a lot tighter.
Paul.
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Had de-carbon gas shocks all round and BM HD blue disco springs fitted on the rear today, too early to tell if there is any difference.
It looks a litttle higher but that may be my imagination, time and a good day off road will tell, I think :D
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As a rule of thumb I recon that the front Panhard Rod should be horizontal at standard height, that is it should line up exactly with the 'spare' LHD mounting point on the RHS of the axle.
I've heard good things from owners on both DeCarbon and Monroe but I havn't the pockets to try them out yet. One criticism is that the Monroe rears tend to tear open around the top mounting bush as they aren't fully welded (so I'm told).
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As a rule of thumb I recon that the front Panhard Rod should be horizontal at standard height,
don't mention them things, 3 months and the bushes are worn out, can't see how, I never do anything in it :wink:
Ref the Munroe's I'll keep an eye on them, thanks