Installing front shocks ... problem

The second one is the Bilstein site. It keeps reverting back to German so you have to go back to the home page to read it unless you can read German. It notes not to be used with pneumatic suspension.

Regards
Andrew

ACE isn't pneumatic suspension.

True, therefore it makes me wonder if eShocks think it is? I didn't pursue it any further with them after I got them to recheck.

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Andrew

It's possible the "not suitable" clause has been mistranslated. I could understand if what was originally intended was "not suitable for SLS" on the grounds the shocks can't accommodate the extended off road position.

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Originally Posted by walker

I have just ordered Koni heavy duty shocks for the new Disco. I liked the look of the Raids but after looking around the Koni's HD's had the best stroke while still having the correct closed length.

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Hi Adam. Do you have SLS? I've got Koni HD on my 02 ES. They are much longer than OEM and I don't know if they will overstretch the air bags. Any idea? I have had to extend the ABS and brake lines on the rear. Was going to try and jack up one side and eyeball the shock and air bag extension.

No. I had SLS on a previous D2, but not on this one. I already have extended brake lines and abs lines so it should be fine. I am going tone going up 4" , cutting guards and running 35's.

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Originally Posted by jwb

Hi Adam. Do you have SLS? I've got Koni HD on my 02 ES. They are much longer than OEM and I don't know if they will overstretch the air bags. Any idea? I have had to extend the ABS and brake lines on the rear. Was going to try and jack up one side and eyeball the shock and air bag extension.

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If you have SLS then you will definitely over extend the airbags. When I did have SLS I used to run with 2" spacers under the airbag. Not sure where you get them from these days but I am sure someone can point you in the right direction. They are not cheap but you MUST use them if you are running the longer Koni's.
I know from personal experience what happens if you don't. I was running the extended Bilsteins, but at one point I was looking to sell the vehicle so I pulled out the spacers under the airbags and changed front springs to bring the vehicle back to normal height. However I didn't change the shocks and then a few months later on a trip I managed to pull the top off the airbag after it was over extended!!!

I have the spacers under the bags so hopefully will be ok. thanks

That will be fine

I have had 2" spacers under my air bags and +2 Terrafirma shocks for a few years now, with no problems (even in extended mode).
The ride is a little harsh though.