New Suspension Going In Friday

[CJT]

Morning Everyone,

I am putting new Dobinson Coils and Bilstein Shocks in the D2 on Friday, I was just wondering if there is anything else I should replace at the same time from peoples experience?

The shocks are the extended Bilsteins and the Dobinson Coils are heavy duty 2" extended, they will probably sit slightly higher than a 2" lift until the rear end of the D2 is finished and the winch, dual batteries go in the front.

And I have been trying to work out if I need to extend the brake lines, some previous threads say yes and others say no.

I will be spacing the front crossmember to make sure it does not interfere.

[disco_thrasher]

cool

no extended lines are required spacing cross member yes

and there are also hard plastic spacers which go between the steel spring seat and spring make sure they still okay as this prevent metal on metal fatigue
cheers kelvin

[CJT]

Thanks Kelvin,

Thats what I wanted.

[Bundalene]

Also check the rear ABS sensor wiring. I unclipped mine and re-fastened the wire and was able to get some slack from on top of the chassis. We have more than a 2 inch lift and I didn't have to extend either brake lines or sensors.

You may need to compress the coils a little to get them in though.

Erich

[crash]

On the rear Unclip the Abs sensor and cable tie it a bit lower, I also rebent the brake lines to allow them to drop a bit lower. I made a bracket that bolted into the orignal bolt holes, that I then bolted the brake lines back onto. Spaced the front crossmember lower aswell.
One other thing I did was put some plastic hose I had over the brake line, as after repositioning it I thought that it may have a rubbing issue on the frame.
Get a set of spring compressors-makes the job a whole lot easier if doing yourself. Took me about 8hrs including lunch and smoko breaks.

[CJT]

Can anyone tell me or provide a pic of where the bilstein rear shock stone guard goes?

[CJT]

The parts ready to install.

I put the steering dampner in already.

[B92 8NW]

I've got the Dobinsons/Bilstein combination on my D1. Good choice.

[CJT]

Did you put the stone guards on as well?

If so where exactly do they go?

[CJT]

So the suspension is in, dobinson springs and bilstein shocks.

I ended up with a bit over a 2" lift due to the heavy duty springs and the rear bar etc not being on yet.

My only concern is the shocks are no longer than standard so could have a bit of pressure on them from the heavy duty shocks.

Is anyone actually using the Bilstein 994 and 995 extended shocks compared to the standard length?

I was told by the suspension supplier after I checked on the reason why I was not supplied these that they are to soft due to the valving and that the standard length shocks have been used for years with the longer springs.

For more photos see my section in members rides;

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/97127-cjts-d2-v8.html#post1219429

[stig0000]

mate you come to the same prob i had, i orded 2" lift shocks, witch i expected to be 2" longer for the new lift, b4 i fitted them i looked agenst the old ones and same length,,, i rung the people over this and they say that standed length is enough for 2" lift,, but i say there not 2" lift shocks then are they;),

cos you can buy standed length ones, so whats the diff i sead, nothing, just the colors of them,

in the end they did send me some new shocks that are 630mm all round, and am very happy with the way they feel,

[CJT]

I dont mind if they are ok to use but when I put the springs in I had to compress them to even do up the shocks.

I also realised that I paid the extra money for the extended ones but was given standard units so I should probably get a refund on them.

[CJT]

Is anyone aware of longer shocks that will give a nice ride like the standard Bilstein units.

I am extreamly pleased with how the disco handles but I want that extra articulation.

[CJT]

Well after driving for one day on the shocks I was supplied they where quickly removed and I swapped them today for the longer Bilsteins.

So now the car doesnt top out over every bump and hole and actually flexes like a 2" lift should.