Replacement shocks

[ccairoli]

My 2004 DII is approaching 75,000 and I can feel the shocks needs replacements.
I do mostly on-road driving, with few excursion on logging roads and similar, some towing.
What are the suggestions for replacement shocks?
Stick with OEM?
something different?

Claudio

[Boston]

Bilstein.
As for shop the guy I know out that way goes to BDR in Holliston Mass.

[texmod]

I've been real happy with my Old Man Emu shocks and steering stabilizer.

[RNZack]

I'd go with Bilstein if you plan to keep stock ride height, or OME/Terrafirma if you want a 1.5"-2" lift.

[jjd2113]

I'm trying to find a good suspension set for front and rear but I want to lift it about 3". What is a good shock/strut brand that is inexpensive but reliable?

[RNZack]

I'm trying to find a good suspension set for front and rear but I want to lift it about 3". What is a good shock/strut brand that is inexpensive but reliable?

Do you have any additional weight? Such as a front winch bumper, rock sliders, HD rear bumper, or a roof rack? If not you will net around 3" of lift with our Terrafirma HD kit, a very inexpensive option at $499.00. It's what I run in my DII right now.

http://landroverparts.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=TF230&type=0&eq=&desc=PLUS-2-INCH-HEAVY-DUTY-COIL-SPRING-CONVERSION-KIT-FOR-DISCOVERY-II

[jjd2113]

I actually thought about that but my wife wants to try n get a full size roof rack for extra storage when we go to middle tn. Would the same kit work or would it be better to get a heavier set for the added weight?

[RNZack]

With a full size roof rack you'll still probably net about 2"+. It's when you put more weight in front of the front axle and behind the rear axle that you get dragged down more. Roof racks are not very heavy.

[Les Parker]

The kit you choose would also depend on the ride comfort you require.
The more Heavy Duty the kit (springs/ shocks) the less dampening of any bumps will occur.
OME and Terrafirma are great for off-road, keeping traction and the like, though doing 50 mph down a road with frost heaves and snow plough pot holes can be quite exciting !

2p

[jjd2113]

Awesome I saw the picture of ur Dll and was curious about ur tires and how well they fit with the lift.