Land Rover Discovery Suspension Packages (Uprated) 1989-1998 (Series 1)

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Shock Absorber Kits
Shock Absorber & Spring Kits
Spring Kits
Anti-Roll Bars
Uprated Steering Damper

The standard shock absorbers and springs fitted to Discovery are a cost-effective compromise between ride comfort, handling, load carrying and towing ability.
We recommend fitting uprated suspension components if any of the following applies to you:

1. You wish to improve handling.
2. You regularly tow large trailers or carry heavy loads for extended periods.
3. You have improved the performance of your Discovery (for example, fitting one of our performance engines).
4. You find the vehicle floats and wallows excessively, (see also anti-roll bar kits, below).
5. You regularly use the vehicle off-road.

We stock uprated shock absorbers by Bilstein, De Carbon, Koni and Gaz.
Bilstein and De Carbon are heavy duty, nonadjustable gas shock absorbers offering vastly superior damping abilities and extended life compared to original equipment.
Koni shock absorbers offer similar benefits, plus they are adjustable for damping rate whilst fitted to the vehicle.
Gaz shock absorbers are also adjustable on car with 36 fine-tune settings, zinc plated bodies, individually tested and supplied with a 3-year warranty (British made).

We recommend changing the vehicle's springs at the same time. You can choose from uprated springs of standard ride height - recommended for normal road use - or raised ride height (front 30mm. rear 40mm higher), which are recommended for heavy towing and extra ground clearance when off-roading.
Our kits show just about every combination to suit your requirements - and they save you money too!

Shock Absorber Kits

De Carbon

Uprated Shock Absorbers;
De Carbon.
Front (pair) - (1) - RA1345D
Rear (pair) - (1) - RA1346D
Car Set - (1) - RA1344D

Koni

Uprated Shock Absorbers;
Koni.
Front (pair) - (1) - RA1345K
Rear (pair) - (1) - RA1346K
Car Set - (1) - RA1344K

Bilstein

Uprated Shock Absorbers;
Bilstein.
Front (pair) - (1) - RA1345B
Rear (pair) - (1) - RA1346B
Car Set - (1) - RA1344B

Gaz

Uprated Shock Absorbers;
Gaz.
Front (pair) - (1) - RA1345G
Rear (pair) - (1) - RA1346G
Car Set - (1) - RA1344G

Shock Absorber & Spring Kits

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De Carbon

Uprated Shock Absorbers & Uprated Springs;
De carbon. Car set.
With Standard Ride Height Springs - (1) - RD1138
Front: 195lb, height: 368mm - Rear: 195lb, height:438mm.
With Raised Ride Height Springs - (1) - RA1384
Front: 195lb, height: 394mm (raised 30mm) - Rear: 295lb, height 445mm (raised 40mm).

Koni

Uprated Shock Absorbers & Uprated Springs;
Koni. Car set.
With Standard Ride Height Springs - (1) - RD1139
Front: 195lb, height: 368mm - Rear: 195lb, height:438mm.
With Raised Ride Height Springs - (1) - RA1386
Front: 195lb, height: 394mm (raised 30mm) - Rear: 295lb, height 445mm (raised 40mm).

Bilstein

Uprated Shock Absorbers & Uprated Springs;
Bilstein.
With Standard Ride Height Springs - (1) - RD1140
Front: 195lb, height: 368mm - Rear: 195lb, height:438mm.
With Raised Ride Height Springs - (1) - RA1388
Front: 195lb, height: 394mm (raised 30mm) - Rear: 295lb, height 445mm (raised 40mm).

Gaz

Uprated Shock Absorbers & Uprated Springs;
With Standard Ride Height Springs - (1) - RD1066
Front: 195lb, height: 368mm - Rear: 195lb, height:438mm.
With Raised Ride Height Springs - (1) - RA1438
Front: 195lb, height: 394mm (raised 30mm) - Rear: 295lb, height 445mm (raised 40mm).

Spring Kits

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Uprated Springs;
Standard Ride Height
Front: 195lb, height:368mm - Rear:195lb, height:438mm.
Front (pair) - (1) - RA1350
Rear (pair) - (1) - RD1058
Car Set - (1) - RD1059
Raised Ride Height
Front: 195lb, height:394mm (raised 30mm) - Rear: 295lb, height: 445mm (raised 40mm).
Front (pair) - (1) - RA1350R
Rear (pair) - (1) - RA1351R
Car Set - (1) - RA1349R

Anti-Roll Bars

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Anti-roll bars were factory fitted on certain models from 1992 and on all models from 1994. Fitting anti-roll bars decreases the amount of pitch and roll during hard cornering by controlling suspension travel. However, anti-roll bars will limit axle articulation when off-roading, for the same reason. For vehicles used mostly on road, anti-roll bars will transform the handling, steering and braking; particularly when used in conjunction with our polyurethane bush kits, uprated shock absorbers, stiffer springs and uprated steering damper.

Anti-Roll Bar Kit - individual (aftermarket);
Bolt-on kits, suitable for vehicles not fitted with anti-roll bars.
Front - (1) - RA1352
Rear - (1) - RA1353

Anti-Roll Bar Kit - front & rear (genuine);
Note: brackets require welding to chassis.
Suitable for vehicles not fitted with anti-roll bars.
Vehicles up to Feb 1993 - (1) - STC8157
Vehicles from March 1993 on - (1) - STC8156AA

Uprated Steering Damper

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Used on its own or in conjunction with uprated suspension and bush kits, uprated steering dampers improve the 'feel' and accuracy of the steering.

Uprated Steering Damper - (1) - STC786UR
Bilstein.



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