Discovery 2 ARCHM INDUSTRIES SUSPENSION

[Kaaaiju]

Hi, has any one tried this brand before for shocks on there d2

[Tombie]

Anything foam cell - give it a big miss...

Ask who makes them for them... there aren’t many manufacturers globally.

[Kaaaiju]

Ok they have remote res shocks, so idk if they are any good

[INter674]

Yeah..wonder who makes the remotes.

Interestingly there are reports of a few US branded remotes failing typically with welds shearing on the top rod to mount region. Not sure why but given the cost of these units hopefully sellers are replacing them without hassles 😐

[Kaaaiju]

Yeah, the two reviews on the net are negative but people point out that then owners have put incorrect shocks for the lift and broken them,

There isn't more that 5 reviews on that companies suspension, but I think it's Australian made, so worth an shot?

[Tombie]

What sort of pricing?
What’s your intended use?
What are you trying to achieve suspension wise?
How loaded will the vehicle be most of the time?

[Kaaaiju]

Thery are $704 For front and rear, always load with draws and stuff and use in trips and high corrugations

[Tombie]

Thery are $704 For front and rear, always load with draws and stuff and use in trips and high corrugations

If you’re working then that hard I’d suggest save a few more coins and go Bilstein or Koni. You’ll love them.

The money saved will be long forgotten if they they fade or fail.

[Kaaaiju]

How much are 7100s

[Tombie]

How much are 7100s

Its been a long time since I purchased the ones on my D2.. But theyre worth it, still going strong 12 years later with the lad giving it a hard time.

I think I paid $800 from the USA back when it was $0.85+

[Kaaaiju]

I checked there like $1500 without taxes and duties

[Tombie]

I checked there like $1500 without taxes and duties

Your call..... they’re still perfect 12 years later :)

Don’t need to go remote canister either.... that will save a few $$$

[INter674]

Your call..... they’re still perfect 12 years later :)

Don’t need to go remote canister either.... that will save a few $$$

Depends what you intend to do...remotes will cater better for corros and eg crossing the deserts...as I found out with 2 new bilstein seals leaking afterwards. Heat is the killer ...other vehicles with remote had no issues at all.

One truck with new OMEs killed the shocks alltogether😐

[Tombie]

Depends what you intend to do...remotes will cater better for corros and eg crossing the deserts...as I found out with 2 new bilstein seals leaking afterwards. Heat is the killer ...other vehicles with remote had no issues at all.

One truck with new OMEs killed the shocks alltogether[emoji52]

It does help, but can be an unnecessary expense.
All depends on the operator and how they drive in those conditions.

I’ve seen Billy Mono tubes so hot the paint was blistering and they were still good. Conversely I’ve seen remote canister (Fox) shocks boil off their emulsion.

Again much of it is the operator, sometimes 5km/h can be the difference between ok and failure.

For the OP, it will depend on where their balance of cost vs benefit lands.

[Kaaaiju]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep my options open