Thread: Suspension - Bilsteins 7100

Originally Posted by lewy

Perhaps if we get a canvas strap attach one end to the body then take the strap around the bottom of the diff housing then attach the other end back onto the body,then that would end all problems,don't know why someone hasn't thought of that before

Old seat belts are the go and bolt to top and bottom shock mounts.

Perhaps if we built a giant badger...

The shocks limit the travel, they setup like this on probably almost all 4wds as standard and the shock is strong enough to take it as long as you spec the shock long enough to allow almost all of the force to be released from the spring - this is the key. Also, instead of flexing the suspension try just lifting or suspending it on blocks to do your suspension measurements. Flexing the suspension on a D2 induce bind at the front and the back - the rear also uses radius arms.

Thanks for saving me typing Simon!!!

Originally Posted by lewy

Perhaps if we get a canvas strap attach one end to the body then take the strap around the bottom of the diff housing then attach the other end back onto the body,then that would end all problems,don't know why someone hasn't thought of that before

you mean like the axle check straps on Series Landies?

Hey guys,

I have just ordered these: (waiting for a shipping quote prior to making payment)

4 x AK7110SB06, Bilstein 7100 Series Shocks: 10 inch Travel Reservoir - Reservoir Shock - Short Body (8 Inch) - 360/80 @ $178.60 = $714.4016

16 x BD4-Z005A02, 1/2 inch to 12mm Step Down Spacer @ $3.57 = $57.12

I have been unable to open this link:

Originally Posted by discowhite

thoes shocks are correct, and i will be getting them from e shocks. dont bother with the cross pin conversion for the front billies, just get a set of these.
Front Lower Shock Mount Set - Discovery Series II - Rovertym Engineering

cheers phil

But I suspect this is the same part. Can someone please confirm and I will order:

http://www.rte-fab.com/products?page=shop.product_details&flypage=yagendo o_VaMazing_zoom1.tpl&product_id=195&category_id=12


Can someone please tell me what David is talking about here? I couldn't find a follow up photo.

Originally Posted by XHPBT1

Fitting the front shock you will have to alter the shock mount at the top I will post photos next week as the extended family are borrowing it at the moment

Cheers, David

Happy Days.

Yeah - you'll need to do some mild grinding is all...

Originally Posted by Tombie

Yeah - you'll need to do some mild grinding is all...

Cool. Thanks mate. What about the bit from Rovertym?