Shockers

[Gippslander]

Just bought a new set of shockers for the P38 which is on springs tried Tough Dogs / Rancho couldn't get what i asked for ended up wit Bilstiens only to be told they are too hard for Range Rovers any ideas before i purchase.:eek:

Frank

[cookiesa]

OME shocks through ARB, get the standard shocks, not sports if you want a comfort style ride

[Gippslander]

Neglected to mention i have King springs 2" over to assist with the 265/75/16 tyres installed thanks for the answer.

Frank

[cookiesa]

The OME are fine with a 2" longer spring. Should have said if you want it to handle like it is on rails and get rid of the body roll go the Sport Shocks

[Gippslander]

Not sure what i want really but sick of rocking and rolling with the original shocks they are blown i'm sure. Have had two Disco's and three Nissans they all rode a deam compared to this unit.:angel:

Frank

[slug_burner]

It may be cheaper for you to have the Bilstiens revalved if you alrady have them. It could well cost not much less than getting a shocker rebuilt. So on here have had experience with revalving Bilstiens, try either JustinC or one of the D2 pilots around here (their name escapes me at the moment, do a search on revalving bilstiens)

[Vern]

Frank, the bilstiens are too hard if you have EAS, seen as you don't they will be fine, or try Koni.

[p38arover]

Frank, the bilstiens are too hard if you have EAS, seen as you don't they will be fine, or try Koni.

I disagree. I had been told the same thing by someone else who never tried them.

I recently fitted Bilsteins to my EAS P38A and am very happy with the ride. If anything, at first it seemed a bit too soft and floaty on the motorway - I think due to the gas pressure assisting the EAS.

At US$395 (plus postage) for 4 I can't complain at all!

[Vern]

Sorry Ron thats what i meant, i have read that they were to hard for EAS when i was researching aftermarket bags for my LSE. Seen as Frank is on coils, the bilstiens will be fine anyway.:)

[Gippslander]

Will be able to answer the big question soon i hope i thought i would be picking them up today but didn't make it should be here tomorrow. Thanks for the input guys, Vern when your not busy?:D

[Vern]

I made a start:D. Gotta finish that ugly house down the end of the road this week, will call in then:angel:











hopefully

[Gippslander]

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM i leave Thursday for good old India:( then a short stint in heavinly Nigeria :eek:hopa all is done when i get home.:)

Frank

[Vern]

So do i, i have all the gear on me, will aim for thursday:(

[Gippslander]

Shockers are in and they are great you were right Ron they are soft, the guy who ordered them for me got them to suit springs. I tested them in the bush today as well as highway went like a dream no rebound yet supple, firm on corners on highway but flexible off road went all through the bush without loosing traction only required low range on extra steep downhill, all uphill and boggy sections overcome in high range Khumos at 32psi all the way no slippage. Wonderfull combination.

[996TURBO]

I disagree. I had been told the same thing by someone else who never tried them.

I recently fitted Bilsteins to my EAS P38A and am very happy with the ride. If anything, at first it seemed a bit too soft and floaty on the motorway - I think due to the gas pressure assisting the EAS.

At US$395 (plus postage) for 4 I can't complain at all!
I disagree too, bilsteins are really good on the P38 even on European roads and trails