Hey Guys,

It's time to do shocks/springs on my 2000 Disco II with 113k miles.
Stock truck, just looking for a better ride, no wheeling or anything crazy, just VT winters.
My question is, other than shocks and springs, what else should I replace from this front suspension diagram?

https://landrovermerriamparts.com/pa...iagram=7104470

 

Depends on the condition of what you have now really. But since you are in VT, 5, 6, and 7 are probably pretty crusty. All are easy enough to inspect in the driveway so you can check and have everything on hand before you start.

Don't worry about 2 and 3, new shocks will include bar pins and bushings. If you stay on the road, 8 will rarely come into play.

 

Don't forget to order new nylock nuts. I had my shocks done at a local shop and they couldn't find the right nuts and just put the partially stripped ones back on. Still irritates me.

 

X1 ............. also check 8, bump stop, for rubber to metal delamination. Check for corrosion on 5,6 & 7 usually the lower flange of 6 starts to corrode and delaminate so replace if they look iffy. You can buy HD galvanised towers cheaper than OEM LR parts. In fact all of those prices look a bit 'top heavy' IMO.

 

Thanks guys, great advice! Any suggestions where to buy everything the cheapest?

 

Sorry, can't really help with current prices in the US but I'm sure these guys on here will help you on where to buy. Ebay is always a good bet but be wary of the prices and quality. Good luck.

 

The rubber isolators (5) should definitely be replaced, as they'll certainly be crusty and they're cheap. The shock towers (6) I would inspect before necessarily replacing them. Look for rust and delamination of the metal around the lip at the bottom. If you do replace them, there are some beefier alternatives that might be better if they're within budget. I think the mounts (7) are also a judgment call based on general rustiness. Aren't they welded on? I can't remember. The spring and shock assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) will all come with whatever kit you get. I'm embarrassed to say I don't even know what (8) is and where it goes.

Also be sure to get replacement bolts for the bottom of the shocks – the old ones will likely be crap by this point. I'd also get replacement nuts for the isolators, just to be on the safe side. They're cheap. Check out the bolts on the top of the shocks, too, but I'd wager they're still in usable condition.

IMO, get some beefy spring compressors, too. It can be hard as hell to fit a stiff new spring in there with just a pry bar.