I'm getting excessive rebound on the rear when I roll over neighborhood speed bumps, so I'm pretty sure my shocks are shot even though there's no sign of leaks. What brand/model shock absorbers do you guys recommend for the DII?

I occasionally carry a motorcycle on a rear carrier and will be installing some Firestone air spring bags to deal with the extra weight, but I think I'll need some good quality shocks (better than stock) to keep the bouncing under control.

 

Either OME H.D. shocks or Bilstein, both are terrific shocks for a stock Disco.

 

Thanks!- I'll probably go with Bilstiens then...more likely to get those in stock locally I'd imagine.

 

They will also come with a life time warranty.

 

Check E-bay. I found a set for my D1 for $270 shipped.....

 

Do you recall the Bilstein part #'s? - Were they: Front = F4-BE5-6046-H0, Rear = F4-BE5-6047-H0?

Bilstein website was kind of vague about thier availability and my local dealer (AutoZone) had trouble pulling them up...nothing listed for '03 but found them listed for '02. Part #s were as above minus the "F4"

Also, the price sounded a bit silly for shocks $110 ea!!! - Must be on account of that special"Take-it-up-the-a$$ Land Rover tax"[:@]

 

Check out Atlantic British, they've got the set of four at $341

 

Thanks xj, you jogged my memory when you said Atlantic British...we have a 'West Coast British' out here less than an hour's drive from me: http://www.offroadexperience.com/wcb/index.html

They carry OME for $320/set of 4.

I'll drive out there and pick em up. My airbags came in yesterday. I have to disconnect the shocks to install those so now I can get the whole job done this weekend