EFS4WD
Reference: SBK158
Shocks
EFS Shock Absorber Bush Kit, Front — Land Rover Discovery II
A bush set for mounting the EFS 36-5598 front shock absorber in the Land Rover Discovery II. Bushes are a wear item — once they go, you get knocking and the damper stops working the way it should. Replacing the kit is quicker and cheaper than replacing the whole shock.
EFS Shock Absorber Bush Kit, Front — Land Rover Discovery II
A knock over kerbs and a damper that shifts in its mounting usually is not a damping problem at all — it is worn bushes. On a Discovery II that sees real terrain, they are among the first parts to give up.
This kit is made for the EFS 36-5598 front shock absorber from the Elite range. It brings the eye mountings back to a tight fit, so damping force goes where it should instead of being lost in play.
Fits EFS 36-5598 shock absorber | Axle Front | Vehicle Land Rover Discovery II 1999-2004 |
Key benefits
- Matched to one specific shock number — 36-5598 — so there is no measuring and no guesswork.
- A tight fit at the shock eye cuts down knocking and vibration passed into the body.
- The 36-5598 is an eye-to-eye damper with a through sleeve, 580 x 369 mm — this kit matches exactly that mounting type.
- A cheaper route back to comfort than replacing the whole damper when the damper itself is still healthy.
Technical data
- EFS part number: SBK158
- EAN: 5905247917379
- Application: EFS 36-5598 shock absorber (Elite range, front, 0-2" / 0-50 mm lift)
- 36-5598 dimensions: 580 x 369 mm, eye-to-eye mounting with through sleeve
- Vehicle: Land Rover Discovery II (1999-2004)
- Manufacturer: EFS (Australia)
The kit earns its place at every 36-5598 front damper change on a Discovery II, and also when the dampers stay but the mounting has started to move. Typical case: a truck after a season of trips, or a Discovery towing regularly, where the mounts take far more punishment than in a road car.
Fitting and notes
Check the part number on the damper you actually have — this kit is tied to the 36-5598, not to a body year. The job is done with the damper off the car; if you would rather have it handled for you, our off-road workshop does this kind of suspension service in house.
Why it is worth it
- One part number, one damper — nothing to guess when you order.
- EFS is an Australian brand built around hard-use conditions, not a road-biased compromise.
- A small part that visibly changes how the car settles over bumps.
If you are doing the front end of a Discovery II on EFS dampers, add this kit to the order and put the mounting question to bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shock absorber does this kit fit?
The EFS 36-5598 — the front Elite-range damper used in the Land Rover Discovery II.
Does it fit every Discovery II model year?
The 36-5598 damper page covers the Land Rover Discovery II from 1999 to 2004. What really decides is the part number of the damper fitted to your car, so check it before ordering.
Is this a front or a rear part?
Front. The 36-5598 is a front Elite-range shock absorber.
How do I know the bushes need replacing?
The usual signs are knocking over bumps and noticeable play of the damper in its mounting — the rubber no longer holds the eye still.
