SHOCKS

[vinnie]

JUST HAD THE BEAST SERVICED AND MOTd ( £170 SUMMERFIELDS ALMA STREET WELLINGBOROUGH VERY NICE PEOPLE  ) PASSED GOODY FRONT DRIVER SIDE SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK. SOGGY SAYS THINK ABOUT GAS     QUESTIONS   1 IS THE RIDE BETTER
                                          2 HOW MUCH
                                          3 WHICH ONES

[Benji]

I had gas shocks fitted to my disco about 8 months ago when one fell off!
I think they were from scorpian racing (if not them, then one of the other big ads in the mags).  

To be honest the improvement in the ride was hardly noticeable.  They were only about a tenner each more than the standard shocks but i was hoping for a better improvement though.  :?

I expect the more expensive shocks will be significantly better than your standard set, especailly if they are well worn.  I think i remember seeing a test in LRO recently, might be worth hunting a copy down (but their tests are normally pretty useless as there isn't a performance comparison, just price and size etc).

Or trade it in for a TD5, the ride in those is great!!!  :)

[thermidorthelobster]

I had OME shocks on my old Disco I.  Not the cheapest, but they were pretty damn good.  The difference was noticeable when you'd been hacking down a rocky track for mile after mile and they'd really started to warm up.  I'd go for them again, in fact, I think I probably will.

David

[vinnie]

just suggested TD5 to the better half not alowed to print bad language on the forum so you will have to guess the reply I got

[MZ6666]

IF YOUR STAYING AT STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT, I'D RECOMMEND MONROE ADVENTURER GAS SHOCKS.THEY'RE REASONABLY CHEAP, PERFORM VERY WELL AND HAVE A 2yr GUARANTEE.

[karloss]

You might find this useful. You might not.
http://www.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=1565

[sogster]

I slapped a pair of monroe gas on the rear of my old Disco and the ride was much improved than the old ones. I'll be doing the same to the new one before towing the wobble box again this year.

Sogster.

[robbie]

I have always fitted gas shocks when they needed replacing, no matter what the vehicle. They always seemed to improve the ride no ends :)

[GaryP]

I fitted a set of Koni gas adjustable shocks a couple of months ago and they made quite a difference to my disco. They are fitted with a scorpion 2" lift and the handling is very good. The only problem is you can't adjust the front shocks on the vehicle as the adjustment "thingy" is up inside the shock turret... :?

[TUFFTEE]

Hi there
           Here's a link you could try?

http://www.paddockspares.com/shop/pages/index.html

and i think they are pretty reasonable!
                                                         Nev........

[Big Rich]

I have fitted a set of Koni +1" to mine and a set of standared springs on the front and progressive springs on the rear. My diso dosen't have anti roll bars fitted but with the new springs and shoks you don't need them. Koni's are good as they have three settings.  :P