By MA on Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 06:12 am: Edit

Earlier today I was doing some wheelin' on canyonish terrain. I hit some bumps, like I always do, so I didn't really pay attention. When I took a break, I decided to check out the car to see if anything was wrong. I went to the back of the truck and saw some sort of fluid leaking out of the shocks(stock Woodheads with ~51,000 miles.) Is this a good or bad thing? My Disco's ride is really really harsh now. Almost to the point where I can't stand driving it. Does this mean that I have to get new shocks?

By Jose A Cabrera (Jcabrera) on Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 07:04 am: Edit

Yes. While you are at it, UPGRADE (all of them).

By MA on Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 08:34 am: Edit

Any ecommendations? People seem to be happy with Bilstein 5100 series shocks. I use my disco1 mostly on-road with some off-road(2 times a month maybe.) I also tow and haul stuff. I'm kind of leaning towards Edelbrock IAS shocks. We have had good experiences with this shock on a Tahoe. I don't know anybody that is running them on a Disco(or any LR). The shocks I choose now will eventually be custom extended(like John Lee has on his Defender) when I get new springs. I don't want to go with Woodheads again.

By MA on Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 08:35 am: Edit

recommendations...sorry.

By gp (Garrett) on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 02:43 am: Edit

Old Man Emu. i upgraded about 6 months ago and am happy with them. only heard great things about them. good price too......about $250 for a set shipped. talk to nathan if you want a good deal. boatbuggy@aol.com easy install to do yourself as well.

By Ali on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 03:08 am: Edit

Woodheads going bad? Say it isn't so!

By jim on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 05:01 am: Edit

I am running the Edelbrock IAS shocks on my Disco1
I love them for on the road. Off the road they handle good. Much better than stock but If your looking for mostly off road and less on road I would not reccomend them but like you I am about 1-2 times a month offroad. They work great and I really enjoy the ride getting there.

Jim

By gil on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 05:27 am: Edit

i thought woodheads would go 150,000 + miles?? you have a defective set.

By MA on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 10:18 am: Edit

Jim,
Where did you get your Edelbrock shocks? Did the shock really make that big of a difference in handling and bumpy roads?

I'm guessing that my Woodheads were defective. Doesn't Kyle run the stock Woodheads with +150,000 miles. I am also considering OME.

By jim on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 01:18 pm: Edit

I got them from www.martelbros.com. I did notice that they corner much better less roll. It also makes it feel like a much more stable ride. On washboard roads it reduces the wandering and bumps that you feel. just my experience... I think I remember reading that Kyle does what you stated. But not sure. I also bought them when they had a $40.00 rebate on a set.