Which shocks are best?

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Clint on Sunday, February 25, 2001 - 12:21 pm: Edit

My 97 disco has 67k on it and I think the shocks are getting old. I have 245/75 tires and they are heavier than the stock tires. Any opinions?
Thanks,
Clint

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Jake on Sunday, February 25, 2001 - 03:07 pm: Edit

I have Bilstiens on my '94, good ride control, great quality.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Nathan Crabtree (Nathan) on Sunday, February 25, 2001 - 04:11 pm: Edit

Clint
You can go with OME, Bilstein or Edelbrock IAS.
If you would like a price on a set of these just let me know.
Thanks
Nathan

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Clint on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 10:22 am: Edit

What are the differences between them?
Will the bilstein be harsh on road?
What real benefit does the Edelbrock system give you?
Thanks,
Clint

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Greg on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 03:47 pm: Edit

I have installed Rancho 9000's and they're great, you can adjust then for a softer or firmer feel depending on your preference. Not to mention you can get them in different travel lengths if you want to do any off-roading. Just my two cents worth.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Gabe R on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 10:52 pm: Edit

Ranch 9000s here! I like them alot, and the adjustable ride is great. Get them cheap at www.fourwheelparts.com Mis Dos Centavos...

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Stephen Michael Buck (Oz93discov8) on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 07:00 am: Edit

I've got Bilsteins with a set of King Medium duty coils (which only give about an inch of lift over stock). The ride is firm and very controlled on road and also firm and predictable off road - not uncomfortable but noticably firmer than stock. I would do this set up again.

I recently fitted a Bilstein steering damper - fantastic!! Got rid of an annoying front end shimmy. The gas pressure in the Bilstein seems to be the secret - far better than an oil damper.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Robbie on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 10:34 am: Edit

What about the Warn Black Diamonds? I know they have been discontinued, but they are still available from some places. For some reason I really like the look of them, and they can be had for pretty good close-out prices. Anyone have any comments on them, either the XT's or the AT's? And what are the part numbers for a 95 Disco? Thanks.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Ron on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 11:08 am: Edit

XT are great. have them on the front. PN in the 2000 not 2001 warn catalog or call warn and ask.

Ron

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Robbie on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 01:38 pm: Edit

Just in case anyone is still following this thread (though the way you can filter new messages, it makes it easier to follow older threads, very cool!) I sent an email to Warn, and the Black Diamonds are coming back out, under a new company: www.blackdiamondoffroad.com
Not sure if anything will be changed or not. Just an FYI.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Clint on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 09:49 pm: Edit

Thanks All,
I think I will go with the bilsteins.
Nathan, what's your price for shocks all around plus a steering stabilizer?
Clint

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Ron on Thursday, March 01, 2001 - 09:31 am: Edit

Get the OME or OEM, NOT bilstien stabilizer. I will not explain why but please trust me. BIlstien makes nice shocks but the stabilizer has lead to problems.

Ron

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Steve (Oz93discov8) on Saturday, March 03, 2001 - 06:07 am: Edit

Hey Ron,

I've just fitted a Bilstein damper and it seems good.

If I'm in for some trouble I'd appreciate some feedback.

Email me if you don't want to go "public".

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Ron on Monday, March 05, 2001 - 10:32 am: Edit

The Bistien damper has been associated with slight pulls (ie it goes to one side). I belive this is due to the high gas pressure, but on the old board there was a big tiff over this. If you put it on and have no problem, great, you are lucky. If you are about to buy one, get the Old Man Emu or the woodhead. Since it is independent of the shocks you can mix brands no problem.

Ron

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Mike on Monday, March 05, 2001 - 10:21 pm: Edit

- I recently installed the Old Man EMU Steering Dampner (Stabliser). I noticed a nice difference in the way the steering wheel feels in my hand and the way it handles over big and small bumps.

When I removed the stock Woodhead steering stablizier and shocks, I was very pleasantly suprised. Their stuff is very well made (maybe not the best ride, but definately built for durability).

Thanks,
Mike


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