Rich,
Forget the woodheads. If for no other reason than they need to be
replaced about ever 40-50k miles while the OMEs or the Bilstein shocks will
go over 200k. Not to mention they ride better, are built better, and have
better damping characteristics.
I've ridden on parabolic and stock springs. If you ride without heavy
loads most of the time, the parabolic are FAR superior. If you are going to
be on expedition often, then the LR springs are in order.
-P
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-lro@Works.Team.Net [mailto:owner-lro@Works.Team.Net]On
> Behalf Of Rich Williams II
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 8:48 PM
> To: lro@Works.Team.Net
> Subject: LRO: The great shock debate
>
>
> Not to start a big war here but I need to replace the entire suspension on
> my 109 station wagon and would like some advice.
>
> Springs: I understand my 2 options are parabolic or stock and I am going
> with stock. If anyone has any insight or comments here I'm all ears.
>
> Shocks: Gas or hydraulic? The Woodhead (Genuine LR) hydraulic
> shocks work
> very well on heavier Jaguars (my only point of reference) and they seem to
> be of good quality. Gas shocks (most speak of Old Man Emu shocks) seem to
> be very popular as well.
>
> This truck will be my everyday driver but I will also be using it a great
> deal in the woods. Not hairy 4WD stuff but it will see plenty of trails.
>
> So anyone who has used some of this stuff please chime in - and is there
> anything else I need to consider when replacing the suspension?
> I was told
> I need to upgrade to IIa shackles and replace the frame bushings.
> Anything
> else?
>
> Thanks everyone.
>
> Rich
> '60 SII 109 Station Wagon
> (now filling 2 of the 3 stalls in my parent's garage)
>
>
>
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