D2a shocks?

[robbotd5]

G'day all.
Just a quick question regarding shocks. My Disco has it's original shocks and the vehicle has done 87000km's. I am wondering what are the best brand of shocks to replace my originals. I do not go off road, it is purely a tug for our van. It is standard height and the only mod being polyairs in the rear springs.
Suggestions?
Regards
Robbo

[OffTrack]

It would be difficult to go past genuine. Unless you were unhappy with the ride of course. Koni or Bilsteins will be firmer than what you have now.

[Andrew D]

I have terrafirma all terrains and they ride ok. I also know these are the same shocks MR Automotive are putting in vehicles that need replacing.

I got all five delivered from the UK for $330. They retail for $127 each in Australia.

Regards
Andrew

[AlvinD2a]

I have terrafirma all terrains and they ride ok. I also know these are the same shocks MR Automotive are putting in vehicles that need replacing.

I got all five delivered from the UK for $330. They retail for $127 each in Australia.

Regards
Andrew

Hey Andrew, do you mind to share which LR seller did you get your shocks? I'm looking for a 2"lift with HD spring on the rear and mid range for the front, most likely will go for king coil but still shop around for shocks.

[PhilipA]

Yesterday I fitted a set of Monroe TMT 4x4 shocks. They are twin disc technology and low pressure gas , and sell for AFAIR $232 per pair for fronts and $248 for rears on ebay.
They have a three year warranty and are made in OZ.

Seeing they made /make ? OME shocks I expect them to be reliable.

On the test drive today I was impressed with the ride as they seemed fiormer than the old 140KK shocks but not harsh.

I think they will be perfect.
Regard sPhilip A

[Andrew D]

Hey Andrew, do you mind to share which LR seller did you get your shocks? I'm looking for a 2"lift with HD spring on the rear and mid range for the front, most likely will go for king coil but still shop around for shocks.

It was Britcar (UK). They have a good range of products and prices.

Home > Britcar (UK) Ltd (http://www.brit-car.co.uk/)

Regards
Andrew

[Yorkie]

I have terrafirma all terrains and they ride ok. I also know these are the same shocks MR Automotive are putting in vehicles that need replacing.

I got all five delivered from the UK for $330. They retail for $127 each in Australia.

Regards
Andrew

Check karcraft in Sydney, I paid $XXX for rear pair of +2in terrafirma shocks. :)

[OffTrack]

A reminder to all, Karcraft has requested members not quote their prices on the site.

[justinc]

GENUINE original shocks are a far better prospect for your case robbo. although if carrying some serious drawbar weights i would consider std height bilsteins as they have better control under duress than the factory non gas ones.

i've been fitting genuine lr puma shocks recently to some early defenders as they are gas charged, and of very good quality. good results so far :)

don't skimp on shocks, many have found this out the hard way. the joy of a cheap price is soon forgotten with the arrival of poor performance, and warranty means zilch when suffering a failure in a remote part of this country, or if buying from overseas.

jc

[ozscott]

I have been experienced lr ones new wben I bought my d2. They were good. Since then I got dobinson. They were a little better and harsher and with 85000 they still dampen well but with a 2 tonn boat on the back and 200kg of noseweigh plus 100kg in lpg, recovery gear etc they are getting tired. I was looking to see if EFS do their new uber shock in Discoland but they dont so I have gone with Bilstein to suit up to 45mm lift and Dobinson stock + 20 springs which with the coilrites in the rear should be a very nice setup. My brother sells and fits suspension and does conversions from road vehicles to full comp trucks. He likes the new efs but reckons for an off the shelf shock its hard to go past Bilstein for performance and sheer life. I will report back after next Fri when its all fitted.

Cheers

[Vern]

A reminder to all, Karcraft has requested members not quote their prices on the site.

Not to go OT, but why?


As jc said, don't skimp on shocks, bilstiens would be a good choice.

[OffTrack]

Not to go OT, but why?


It's a long standing directive from Incisor who was contacted by Karcraft regarding posting of prices.

I don't know the exact details, but I'm sure if you asked Incisor he would be able to enlighten you. From what I understand it is something that was upsetting Karcraft's trade customers.

[Vern]

Fair enough, they are pretty good on pricing for them average Joe, so can see why. Thanks

[Yorkie]

It's a long standing directive from Incisor who was contacted by Karcraft regarding posting of prices.

I don't know the exact details, but I'm sure if you asked Incisor he would be able to enlighten you. From what I understand it is something that was upsetting Karcraft's trade customers.

first i have heard of it and been here a while. the trade customers should not be marking up so much. ;)

either way they are my goto supplier of parts in sydney. :)

[OffTrack]

first i have heard of it and been here a while. the trade customers should not be marking up so much. ;)

either way they are my goto supplier of parts in sydney. :)

It goes back to at least 2006, and Incisor has confirmed the policy is still in place.

This is what Incisor has told me:


they don't like it as they also supply many other dealers and it caused them heat so it was put that if everyone keeps outing them they will have to stop selling to the public at the cheaper pricing.

So the policy is in place to protect the interests of forum members...

[Andrew D]

Check karcraft in Sydney, I paid $XXX for rear pair of +2in terrafirma shocks. :)

I didn't see your price but at the end of the day, if I bought it from Karcraft or Brit-car (what I purchased), who would be cheaper.

If Karcraft could deliver to my door all five shocks for $330 that would be suprising.

I'm not sure if people consider them cheap or not but they seem to be doing the job for me. I did look at replacing with genuine shocks and also bilsteins but thought I would give them a go. I have no issue with their performance.

Even if they were totally RS I would be happy to just throw them and buy genuine. Very easy job to replace them.

Regards
Andrew