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Horness:
The quest continues to get as many mods done to my Disco this year as possible (long story) and now we're on to suspension.

I don't need/want a big lift, but because of the extra weight of things like HD bumpers, sliders and other toys, the suspension needs looking at before I think about a winch in the future.

My local LR garage has quoted me for DeCarbon +2" Gas shocks, and (I think) Bearmach springs (+1" at the front, +1.25" at the rear).
Their prices for things like Old Man Emu shocks seem really expensive, but when I check Paddock Spares for example, OME Shocks actually fit in my budget (probably not with OME springs as well though).

My question (finally) is - can I use OME shocks with (for example) Bearmach springs?  If so - where is the best place to buy them from?

Help and advice always appreciated.

Horness

Bulli:
what are you trying to achieve? the problem is that if you do anything before you fit your winch you will have to change again afterwards. Its never straightforward.
You sound like you are going fairly extreme so why no lift?? Bigger tyres give you the best increase in performance for the least cost....and you cant fit big tyres without a lift of some kind. ps im not a huge bearmach fan ...my disco looked drunk with them on.

DiscoJim:
Mine has Britpart (yellow) +2" yellow springs fitted by the previous owner along with ProComp shocks. I think the combination is ood and works very well although I am not convinced by the quality of the ProComp shocks, I dont understand how they can be so popular yet they are so unreliable?? Or maybe beause they are so popular you hear of more problems.

I have heard that the Bearmach springs are better and will consider them as replacements when mine are due replacement.

Henry Webster:
Dont want to fuel the Procomp or not debate, but from my personal experience I can thoroughly recommend them.  They have been strong and reliable, yet cheap and if your not doing what I am with them have a lifetime no quibble guarantee.

Horness:
Bulli
Essentially I am looking to achieve a good all-rounder which will continue to get used for my shooting/hunting/deer stalking, and also be adequate to do more of the events/courses next year when I get a family car and the Disco becomes 100% "Toy".

I use the Disco to travel around the country, so road manners need to remain, or be improved.  I don't fancy driving up to Fort William in what feels like a plate of jelly.  :wink:

I've already fitted a HD Rear Bumper, Sliders, and I'm about to order a D44 winch bumper, then to follow will be a winch and fuel tank guard.  With the possibility of a roof rack in the future.
For what it's used for off-road, really big tyres are not needed, and to be honest I want to keep the "look" as normal as possible.

I've got this year only to do all this in, as when the new car arrives SWMBO will see to it that no funds are available for the Disco.  :roll:
I'd sooner to it right now while I have the chance, and I've always wanted OME shocks (and springs!) since before I owed a Disco and was talking to the guys on Discoweb.

Thanks Guys - Hope that helps.

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