Thread: Suspension - Bilsteins 7100

Vern before you pull the trigger check your rear mounts to make sure the pin on the mount is a uniform size. Mine is a little tapered and so I've changed it - therefore rear isn't bolt in.. But if you are going for 12s then you must be moving the mount anyway.



Also I had to increase the size of the pin mount hole on the axle housing because my lower pin on the shock was much thicker than standard. Won't be a problem if you are using pin converters - I modified the actual shock with big pins.

Also valving kits are not too dear if you want to change later.



Also not critical but I have found the paint scratches off very easily leaving what in time will be rusty scratches.. So im looking for some high temp clear coat to stop them getting to shabby to quickly.

Originally Posted by flagg

Also valving kits are not too dear if you want to change later.

Hey mate,

Do you have some experience in pulling these apart?

I want to extend the length of the hose to the external reservior. I'm hopping it's just gas in the line and I can just release the pressure, change or extend the hose then have them regasses with Nitrogen?

Happy Days.

Not yet but there are a few good videos on YouTube about them... Doesn't look hard. I think you will have to drain the oil though if you change the reservoir hose.

Flagg, have a look at RTE rear shock mounts, thats what I used when I put the 7100s on my RRC
Nick

Flagg, have a look at RTE rear shock mounts, thats what I used when I put the 7100s on my RRC


Nick

Thanks Nick, that is what I ended up with.

Originally Posted by Vern

Pete, keep us informed on how you get on getting the screw on pins, and if you can get some pics of the install would be great

Hey Vern,

We pretty much have this sorted out now.

This is the rear set up - I ended up having custom lower pins and clamps made by a mate with a CNC machine for me to my design.

Front set up uses the same lower pins, but custom turrets (+35mm in the case of my car) and mounts for the remote canister that fit on the turret. will chuck up more pics for you when I get them.

Those clamps looks great!!