Disco II Suspension

Hi all,

My Disco II has no ACE, and rear air springs (it's a 7 seater). I find the
suspension OK, but a bit on the hard side on-road - you tend to be quite
aware of rough road surfaces.

I was thinking of replacing the OEM dampers with Old Man Emu gas-shocks,
mainly because they're going to take a hammering in Iceland next year.
Anybody comment on how this will affect the on-road handling?

While I'm at it, is it worth sticking in OME springs on the front, say with
a 1" lift, and putting spacers in the rear suspension? Has anybody here put
1" lift on a Disco II, and how is it? I don't think I'll go for 2", as
whilst it was good on my old 200Tdi, I think it'd look a bit silly on my
commuter car.

Or what about OME springs but sticking with the standard ride height?

Cheers,
David

Hi David,

I put on Old Man Emu gas shocks about 2 years ago and the change in handling
and ride comfort was fantastic. Go for it. I noticed from the moment I left
the garage that is was far more comfortable.

If your vehicle has the steering damper change that at the same time. It
really makes a difference.

A 1 inch lift will not make much difference to the Centre of Gravity or
handling, you will have to slow down a little more on corners, sharp bends,
but most people in a Disco do that anyway so it should not be an issue. Same
with a 2 inch lift, although, you are doubling the effects of the Centre of
Gravity change. I personally would go for the 1 inch lift.

Hope this helps.

A

"David French" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> My Disco II has no ACE, and rear air springs (it's a 7 seater). I find
the
> suspension OK, but a bit on the hard side on-road - you tend to be quite
> aware of rough road surfaces.
>
> I was thinking of replacing the OEM dampers with Old Man Emu gas-shocks,
> mainly because they're going to take a hammering in Iceland next year.
> Anybody comment on how this will affect the on-road handling?
>
> While I'm at it, is it worth sticking in OME springs on the front, say
with
> a 1" lift, and putting spacers in the rear suspension? Has anybody here
put
> 1" lift on a Disco II, and how is it? I don't think I'll go for 2", as
> whilst it was good on my old 200Tdi, I think it'd look a bit silly on my
> commuter car.
>
> Or what about OME springs but sticking with the standard ride height?
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>