Thread: shock replacement with EAS

IMHO, the air-bagged Rangie is a firmer/harsher ride than coily-thingies of previous models... and Koni etc may well give you an even less luxurious experience.

This is, I'm told, due to the odd bound/re-bound characteristics of airbags compared to springs... so a set of OEM would be the safest....

But.... lots of folk get along with aftermarket (from the UK) and even Big Brands...if you need that kind of control.

Have you had a close look at the rubber mounts at BOTH ends ?

Also, a good excuse to investigate the rest of your suspension rubbers .

James, my LSE that you seem to like driving has Koni adjustables, but I can't give any more detail until I return mid next week.

Well there you go... - rrong 'agin....

But I like Bessie 'cos she has a real engine that pulls like a trooper up any hill... and makes mine look ..... and an extra 8" wheelbase...

Be interesting to see if they're set to 'Firm' or 'Luxo-barge'

She's made some new friends where she's been holidaying, so might not want to come home !!!

Originally Posted by superquag

.. so a set of OEM would be the safest....

I have recently been through the same research exercise for my LSE.

OEM is definitely the way to go for shocks and these are available from Landrover dealers for a tad over $100 each.

I had the koni heavy track on my 93 eas, they were fantastic!
Firm but not rough, unlike the bilstiens which were rubbish.


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Thanks for all your comments. I am leaning towards Boge, Koni would be my first choice but at around $1000 for 4 against $360 for Boge, I am going with my pocket. From all that I have read and heard, Bilsteins really don't work with EAS as they make the ride even more harsh. Thanks again for the help.
Phil