ChrisJB Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 One of the little issues I have with my Disco is whenever I drive over a speedbump or even up my driveway the front suspension makes a creaking noise (for lack of a better term). This is only on the front and I don't hear it for the rear. Any ideas as to what would be causing this? I also am looking to get a better set of shocks and I am torn between the Bilsteins or the OME shock sets. Pricewise I can get either set for about $300 off of ebay. I am partial to Bilstein as I have them on my other car, but not familiar with ride and handling quality of the OME. Any reall big diff between the 2 brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Can you duplicate the sound with the truck not moving and pushing down on front of truck? Get help from a friend, look and listen under truck near shocks and front bushings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJB Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I didnt even think about try that. I'll give it a try this evening and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esteban Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I have the OMEs with set of 2"RTE springs, rides great. I'm happy with them.Hope that helps as well..... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJB Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I tried pushing down on the front and cannot get it to make the noise I also discovered the brush guard is just for show as it can't hold the weight of a person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmd Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 LOL... by brush guard you mean radiator eater... Try tightening everything underneath. Take a close look at all your bushings, as some may be worn causing metal parts to hit each other. A common culprit is the shock bushings wearing out on the underside of the shock tower where you can't easily see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm with Steven on this one although I suspect one of the shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJB Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 does anyone make a repair manual for 2004 discovery's? I checked Haynes, chiltons and sites like Roversnorth.com and not having any luck. All I can find are repair manuals for disco 1. Tomorrow I'll check and make sure everything is tightened. I appreciate everyones feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJB Posted December 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I checked everything and everything looks tight and good, but I am not experienced enough to know what I am looking for so I am just going to go ahead and drop if off at the dealer. I am about 3K away from it's 30k service anyways so I might as well have everything I need done to it. If i have to dish out $600 bucks anyways then i'll let them get dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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