97 disco with squeaky rear suspension
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97 disco with squeaky rear suspension
so over the last few weeks I thought my rear brakes were squeaking, but over the last few days I have come to realize it is somewhere in the rear suspension, I can actually hear it when I push down on the rear bumper. I also noticed while looking under there that the passenger side shock looks a little loose, actually looks like the bushings are almost worn out. when you push down on the truck it looks like the shock pushes down through the bottom mount a little and the other side doesn't seem to do that.
Does anyone know what might be squeaking under there before I investigate this further?
Does anyone know what might be squeaking under there before I investigate this further?
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not sure if these are factory or not, I bought the truck used they are black, and pretty dirty. I did however twist the lower part of the shock all the way around a couple of times and noticed a very similar squeak, I am guessing this is my problem, that the plunger inside the shock is squeaking against the housing
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Those are long since dead factory shocks.
What do you use your truck for, do any wheeling, are you interested in lifting it for a better ride and clearance or just want to replace the shocks? Best replacement shock for the Disco's is the Old Man Emu, HD shocks, will last forever and give you a great ride.
What do you use your truck for, do any wheeling, are you interested in lifting it for a better ride and clearance or just want to replace the shocks? Best replacement shock for the Disco's is the Old Man Emu, HD shocks, will last forever and give you a great ride.
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I take it out in the desert every now and then but usually my off roading trips are mainly bumpy dirt roads and an occasional dry wash. I would love to lift it but the wife would probably not let me (she and my 2 girls have a tough time getting in it now) I would have to get steps for all the doors. I would say 80% - 90% of my driving is city streets and highway (45-50 mph on city streets 75-80 on highway out here). how much of a better ride will a lift give me? how much does a lift cost? and can I do it myself (does it require any special tools)?
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Gabriel makes a decent shock but no where near what a Dico needs when off road.
There are only 2 brands of shocks that most common on a Rover, OME's and Bilsteins. Past those the rest are substandard for our slightly top heavy trucks, on and off the road.