I rest my case.


Also, the stock suspension could be nearing the end of its natural life after 16 years of use. So its a perfect time to install a lift if you need new suspension anyway.

Lucky8llc has good stuff for offroad parts. But the best way will be to start watching the forums For Sale sections and pick up stuff used.

 

hot damn. i dont think mines that bad though, it had a good amount of rust proofing on it when i picked it up

i'll booger some metal to them one day.

 

People also cut off that entire cover and weld on a sewer cap that's been tapped with a fill plug.

 

Land Rover Discovery Shock Kit (Front & Rear) - Atlantic British

 

Fish is more referring to the big *** dent in the middle and that's a back rear so it backed into something hard, that center is thin sheet metal

I use the weld on front cover

 

Thank you all, this info has been very helpful.

 

4wheel parts lists 4 of the 4600's for $280, are these the same? I've never purchased from them before, any reason not to?

 

Yes it looks like those are the same according to these links.
Bilstein shocks and struts for cars and trucks - Shockwarehouse.com
Bilstein shocks and struts for cars and trucks - Shockwarehouse.com

Looks like a great deal. Good luck with 4WheelParts though. Both myself and Ian have found out they can be little bitches and don't have great customer service.

 

Wow, that is a great deal for the 4 shocks... darn it... decisions decisions.

 

Since you have a 98 an Ultragauge would be at the top of my list. Crawling through traffic and off roading are the times my truck runs the hottest. You need to watch the temps on these trucks carefully.
Also it might sound stupid but aim your headlights. Use a wall or garage door. If you find your self out there in the dark and your lights are all pointed ****- Zu style, it's a real pain.
Basic recovery strap incase you get stuck and need a yank out. Charged cell phone.