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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: vinnie on April 15, 2004, 22:26:02

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: vinnie on April 15, 2004, 22:26:02

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

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: Benji on April 16, 2004, 23:00:17

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!!!  :)

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: thermidorthelobster on April 18, 2004, 12:22:15

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

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: vinnie on April 18, 2004, 12:37:36

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

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: MZ6666 on April 18, 2004, 15:31:14

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.

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: karloss on April 19, 2004, 00:37:04

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

Title: Shocks
Post by: sogster on April 19, 2004, 18:32:02

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.

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: robbie on April 19, 2004, 19:15:54

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

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: GaryP on April 19, 2004, 20:59:00

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... :?

Title: shocks
Post by: TUFFTEE on May 12, 2004, 09:54:56

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........

Title: SHOCKS
Post by: Big Rich on May 17, 2004, 14:49:23

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