I’ve recently acquired a stock 04 Discovery and looking to put a 2 inch suspension lift on it. The truck will be driven 99% of the time on road so road comfort is a priority. I’d like to avoid hearing my wife complain about comfort on road trips as much as possible lol.

No current plans to put heavy bumpers or a rack on it. It’s currently got tires from 2008 but don’t want to buy new ones until I put the lift on as I want to run 31s or 32s.

I have looked at the MD OME, the MD TF, Bilsteins with MD OME springs, etc. I’ve also read countless posts and everyone seems to have a different opinion on what’s the most comfortable. Some say OME, some say TF. Friends have tried to steer me away from TF due to poor quality.

Hoping y’all could shed some light on what you consider to be the most comfortable on road set up. I’m not expecting a new Mercedes or Cadillac ride given it’s a 04 Disco but I’d like to get as close as I can or better than stock.

 

I've used OME in the past, but with a front steel bumper, winch, and I wheeled it often. Be mindful that you do raise the center of gravity, lose mpgs, affect handling and performance, its harder to get in and out (also depends on the tire size) and can make loading stuff in and out harder depending on how you load it. Not to sway you to or not to, but rather supply more information on the affects of raising your vehicle. Will say its a nice ride height to look over traffic and have a commanding view of the road.

 

Thanks for the response, yeah OME seems like a pretty solid brand for the off-roading aspect, just not sure if it’s the best for on road. I’ve definitely considered those downsides, most notably the higher center of gravity and handing. However it’s not my daily so I’m good with some of those trade offs if I can get a comfortable ride.

 

Did your vehicle ever have the rear airbags? I think the SLS system? I've never had it so can't speak on performance of it.

 

No it didn’t but I’ve driven one with it and it handled well. That was 15 years ago though

 

Idk how hard it is to convert but could be a fun project. I know a guy who is considering doing this but he's running a 4 inch lift, 35's and has plenty of added weight on his rig.

 

Spacers with stock springs Pro sport +2 shocks. All the lift springs will be stiffer riding. I am very happy with the spacer setup.

 

for our street driven disco, I regret ever lifting it and putting larger tires on it. It looks amazing but the hit to performance at elevation isn't worth it. stock these are plenty capable for the little bit you might leave pavement.

 

Casual,
This is is right here. Also, I firmly believe shocks play a greater(not the only) role in ride quality. Stiff springs will be stiff, but shocks that soak up the road imperfections are where it is at. My own inclination would be to figure out what you are after for ride quality, get in touch with someone like Bilstein tech support, and find a 5100 series with the valving to make it happen. I had TF coils with TF shocks, but the shocks were too short. Ride quality was hampered considerably. I did some research and got a good deal on some Jeep JLU monotube shocks. Modified them to fit. The fronts are great. The rear is cush... Too cush... It bounces all over. This is where someone from a tech support could render guidance with regard to weight of the vehicle and damping characteristics. If the lift and tires are a must, I think the idea of spacers and shocks is good. Lower spring rate of the factory coils plus shocks to match. I cannot validate with measurements, but the TF coils I had sagged. That didn't break or anything, but you may lose some height over time, which brings you back to spacers or different springs. I don't think you can go wrong as there is always a way to fix any issue you may have. I think OME has a smaller chance of sagging. I would definitely be on the hunt for the right shock though.

 

I think tires will affect the ride quality more.

Big difference between street - all terrain - mud terrain when it comes to the ride on streets and highways