ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 When I order (from Paddock-Monroe Adventire Gas-NO LIFT) an new one -- does it come with NEW bush,washer and nut??? What is better ARMSTRONG or MONROE--? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 When I order (from Paddock-Monroe Adventire Gas-NO LIFT) an new one -- does it come with NEW bush,washer and nut???What is better ARMSTRONG or MONROE--? Yes it will. I suspect that Armstrong and monroe would be similar. Better options would be OEM, DeCarbon or OME. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 If you can afford it....spend a bit more and get OME (Old Man Emu) all round. I'm sure I heard once that ALL shock absorbers, irrespective of the brand name, are only ever made by 2 manufacturers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 But if I whant to use my DEF just for normal driving ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I use De Carbon dampers & standard springs all round & an Old Man Emu steering damper. I only do gentle greenlaning & occasional off-roading at Play days. My vehicle is suited to all-round use & I think my current set up is great. I am tempted to put OME's all round, but it would probably be a waste of money, as what I have now is just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 OME steering damper & Shocks all round on my heavy 110, sits really well on windy roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 Can you give a link to some internet shops (with delivery abroad) for OME and De Carbon ---I whant to find the prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Try PADDOCKS or DEVON4x4. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 For on road only I do not think OME is value for money. Any reasonable gas pressurised shock will be a huge improvement over the standard shocks. I would look at deCarbon or if you can stretch to it, Bilstein. I had Bilstein on my RR and they transformed on road handling. The drawback with Bilstein is to get longet shocks for lifted vehicles you have to spend a LOT of money or use lowered shock mounts which is not ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 For on road only I do not think OME is value for money. Any reasonable gas pressurised shock will be a huge improvement over the standard shocks. Could not agree with you more Bish. Thats why I went De Carbon & standard springs for my own use. If I used my vehicle more aggresively, then OME's all round would be my first choice, but for what I do, my current set-up is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Could not agree with you more Bish. Thats why I went De Carbon & standard springs for my own use. If I used my vehicle more aggresively, then OME's all round would be my first choice, but for what I do, my current set-up is great. I am with this.. I considered OME but had gove way up over my budget and had to drink soups and be "cheapy" coupled by a misery life... I chose a normal devron decarbon and britpart shocks.. A look at it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 de Carbon--44 euro OME --70 euo bilstein---35 euro Koni--60 euro Monroe --28euro Armstong- 10 euro Britpart Super Gas-32 euro This are the prices,I can nt afford OME but I am intersed between Moroe-Armstrong-Bilstein-BritPart ? My problem is theat our roads are DISASTROUS !!!!! If someone had used such ---Can you tell abut Longevity of them ?Do the amstrong come with new bushes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 de Carbon--44 euroOME --70 euo bilstein---35 euro Koni--60 euro Monroe --28euro Armstong- 10 euro Britpart Super Gas-32 euro This are the prices,I can nt afford OME but I am intersed between Moroe-Armstrong-Bilstein-BritPart ? My problem is theat our roads are DISASTROUS !!!!! If someone had used such ---Can you tell abut Longevity of them ?Do the amstrong come with new bushes ? I have positive words for Bilstein actually and yes they all follow with new Bushes.... I guess it would be wrong to sell without them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 dantd5--Yes.But for me is better to ask EXPERIENCED people--like people from this GREAT forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Got my first set from Chris Bashall @ Surrey off road about 10 years ago, the were replaced recently, I got the fronts from Exeter 4x4 Store delivered next day IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 dantd5--Yes.But for me is better to ask EXPERIENCED people--like people from this GREAT forum! With the CAPS LOCK on Ebdesign I hope you are not Yelling at me.. It sounds a bit RUDE if you ask me.... This is a forum were we have a freedom of speech.. I was besides just helping by using my little knowledge ( I might be totally S#$%P@D and D#%B)...but I have had many cars .. done loads of Fitting and voicing out my thought should be allowed..This is just a way of learning!!!! Next time keep the locks off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 dantd5--I didnt mean theat you are NOT an EXPERIENCED man! I think theat all people here in the forum have a lot of experience theat includes YOU too!! dantd5--I didnt whant to be rude,if it seemed to you so .... Sorry! Cheers and lets discuss about shock absorbers .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Thanks for that Ebdesigh- very glad for that... That was really nice.. Lets get to the topic .. I guess we can get emotional sometimes when it comes to our hobbies you know.. That was real nice. Appologies accepted... ... Have you bought any dampers or shocks so far?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 Not for Defender! But for my BMW I have bought some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 so...what other opinions about shock absorbers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 dantd5-- do you have Bilstein black or Yellow ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 I have such a problem In my country the gas shock absorbers can freeze so...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I had Bilstein (yellow) on my RR in Montreal, Canada for years with no problems, including one weekend up north when the overnight temp dropped to -60 C. At the price they are offered at, I would go for the Bilsteins. Excellent quality. Just make sure they are the yellow ones. the black ones are inferior IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebdesignDEFENDER Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I think I will go for Britpart Super Gaz -What do you think,did anyone have some expirience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The quality of Britpart products can leave a lot to be desired... "Brit"part is often quoted as "Sh!t"part............ I would add that I have no experience of tehir super Gaz shocks at all. I would also reiterate that I would go for the Bilsteins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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