By Mary on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 04:55 am: Edit

How do I know when the shocks need changed? Any suggestions on good brands?

TIA!

By Ron on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 04:58 am: Edit

If they are original you can see fluid leaking out of them when they go, otherwise 60k is about the max. Old Man Emu (OME), Bilstiens, and Ranchos seem to be the most popular brands, you should also do your steering damper at the same time, for it get an OME or a stock woodhead.

Ron

By joey on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 05:38 am: Edit

what's better, the OME damper or the stock Woodhead?

By Ron on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 05:39 am: Edit

OME is better but twice as much. I get woodhead as they usually get dented before they go bad as the damper is quite vunerable.

Ron

By garrett on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 06:45 am: Edit

Just ordered a new OME (Old Man Emu)dampener from Nathan at boatbuggy@aol.com for less than $50 + shipping. They are a little beefier than stock.....has a metal 'skid' plate.....not the plastic. You can get a full set of Bilsteins for $280 at www.roverconnection.com too.

By Ron on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 07:26 am: Edit

"has a metal 'skid' plate.....not the plastic"

I don't get it. I thought they were all metal and the "skid plate" housing will dent as soon as it gets near a rock. You either need a D90 style relocation kit or the Southdown axle gaurd or be prepared to replace them. If there is something different let me know.

Cheers
Ron

Bored stiff, everyone is at twist off but me :-(