My First Mod - 2 inch lift

[simonl8353]

Just had my first modification completed and am really pleased with the result.

A 2 inch lift on my SLS equipped D2.:D

Includes Bilstein shocks front and rear, king springs on front and the usual SLS height extenders etc. Also now has a new Bilstein steering damper and it drives fantastically.

Bit the bullet and replaced the head gaskets, radiator, viscous fan, drivers door lock actuator and the indicator switch.

[nathand]

hey mate i put this kit on mine few months ago, just wondering what were the sizes of the shocks front and rear no body can give me a straight answer, and did the new dampner make a difference?

[JayBee75]

Just had my first modification completed and am really pleased with the result.

A 2 inch lift on my SLS equipped D2.:D

Includes Bilstein shocks front and rear, king springs on front and the usual SLS height extenders etc. Also now has a new Bilstein steering damper and it drives fantastically.

Bit the bullet and replaced the head gaskets, radiator, viscous fan, drivers door lock actuator and the indicator switch.


Looks great Simon,

From my other post, I am interested to find out what Bilstein Shocks you have, as the Aust distributor for Bilsteins indicate they do not do a SLS shock, and any Bilstein shock on a SLS D2 voids it's warranty.

The distributor, who is a friend of a friend is interested to know what we are all running on our Disco's as they will look at bringing in the right shocks to Aus if they can find out which ones they are.
They will be following up with Germany to see if the can assist.
Currently they have the following:

Fronts BE56046
Rears BE56047

However cannot recognise:
Fronts F4-BE5-B994-MO
Rears F4-BE5-B995-MO

Which are supposedly the 2 inch lift Bilsteins others are running.

Like yourself I am looking at King Springs as well. I have recently heard mixed reports on the dobsons, hence I am looking at options.

Cheers
JB.:)

[simonl8353]

Fronts are (Bilstein) F4-BE5-B994-MO, Rears are F4-BE5-B995-MO
Steering Damper is F4-BE3-A580-HO.

The car drives extremly well.

AMV did the fitting and provide 12 a month warranty.

[McDisco]

Nice one Simon! Thats looking nice and high now!

Angus

[JayBee75]

Fronts are (Bilstein) F4-BE5-B994-MO, Rears are F4-BE5-B995-MO
Steering Damper is F4-BE3-A580-HO.

The car drives extremly well.

AMV did the fitting and provide 12 a month warranty.


Thanks Simon, much appreciated.

Tried to send PM Mail box Full!

[simonl8353]

Thanks Simon, much appreciated.

Tried to send PM Mail box Full!
PM inbox now ok, I deleted a bunch of old stuff. Its something to do with my subsciption payment failing which has now limited the number of PM's I can store.

Hope to sort out the subscription thing asap.

[CJT]

I have been looking at excatly the same setup with the extended Billstein shocks and 50mm extended King Springs.

With this setup does the spring stay in its seat under full drop (the Billstein supplier says they wont) and do you need to space the front crossmember and extend any brake lines etc.

Cheers,

Chris

[Pedro_The_Swift]

WOW!

Thats HIGH!:eek:

would be interested in prices on engine works,,

will PM.

[td express]

well done,

Zac same set up as mine.

I can see some bigger rubber coming your way soon

:twobeers:

[brownrangie]

Setup looks good. After a lot of forum reading, that is the exact same setup I have just ordered today and will go on Friday the 23rd. Good to know makes a world of difference as my original shocks and springs make for interesting driving on rough bitumen.

Cheers :D

[CJT]

Can someone try and clarify what the correct part numbers are for the Bilstein shocks.

I am looking at getting King Springs which I am told equate to around a 40mm lift.

However I have noticed on the forum people are running Bilstein shocks front BE5-B994 and rear BE5-B995, these are the extended Bilstein shocks.

When I talk to both the Bilstein supplier in Brisbane and Suspension Stuff about what shocks to use with the extended King Springs, both companies inform me to use front BBE5-6046 and rear BBE5-6047 which as far as I am aware are the Bilstein equivelant to the factory Land Rover shocks.

My understanding here is that I would get a lift from the springs, the car would not sag as much, but I would not get any further wheel travel as the shocks are still the same length as standard.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Chris

[simonl8353]

Can someone try and clarify what the correct part numbers are for the Bilstein shocks.

I am looking at getting King Springs which I am told equate to around a 40mm lift.

However I have noticed on the forum people are running Bilstein shocks front BE5-B994 and rear BE5-B995, these are the extended Bilstein shocks.

When I talk to both the Bilstein supplier in Brisbane and Suspension Stuff about what shocks to use with the extended King Springs, both companies inform me to use front BBE5-6046 and rear BBE5-6047 which as far as I am aware are the Bilstein equivelant to the factory Land Rover shocks.

My understanding here is that I would get a lift from the springs, the car would not sag as much, but I would not get any further wheel travel as the shocks are still the same length as standard.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Chris

Chris,

see post #4 for the part numbers that AMV used on my lift. Its their standard lift which they do dozens of. It all has a 12 month warranty which give some piece of mind as well.
Best of luck

[Furka]

Up !