[rovertech]

hi all looking to upgrade my susp. heard alot of good things about emu but its a little pricey ffor my 98 disco any suggestions? :dunno:

 

[S Couch]

Emu

I have the EMU, it was already on a 99 disco 1 I purchased, so I don't know how much it cost, but I really like it. Good ride, not to spongy. lots of suspension travel. See what is said about other suspensions, it may be worth the extra money.

 

[Jonesy]

A little lesson:

Monroe - they are good shocks, but they make CAR shocks primarily, they are made to make a 4x4 handle more like a car on the road
Bilstein - they are better shocks, but they make CAR shocks primarily, they make some specific for 4x4 capability enhamcement, but once again are to make a 4x4 handle better on the road
Old Man Emu - they are made specifically for 4x4's, made specifically to enhance off road capabilities, and are made to withstand the Aussie Outback - the toughest 4x4 terrain in the world. THEY DO NOT MAKE CAR SHOCKS!

You decide what is best for your application.
FYI - I bought my RRC and it had the coil spring conversion completed on it with Bilsteins. They are just fine for me. If I find I am going to do more Off Road than 10-12 times per year I WILL upgrade the shocks & springs to OME.

As an afterthought - remember your bushings too!
:beer:

 

[azpaquin]

emu, overpriced.

I have all kinds of EMU action on my rover and what a waste of money.

Go to summitracing and get some ranchos and be done with it.

 

[Disco Mike]

Go to this web site and read up on OME's, he has lots of good information and they are good. Don't forget, you get what you pay for and on a heavy Rover cheap doesn;t cut it.
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/ome/
Mike J.

 

[rovertech]

thanks for all of the info and the web site you have all been very helpful if i can help anyone out in any way i used to b a rover tech ( i didnt deal with a lot of aftermarket equipt. ) so please dont hesitate to ask and i will help in any way possible :drink1:

 

[S Couch]

99 Disco I with EMU suspension

I can also say that this vehicle is the best handling vehicle I have ever had on gravel or dirt roads. It goes across wash boarding smooth and straight, that in other vehicles have rattled my teeth.