Thread: Part number for extended length Bilstein shockies to suit D2

Originally Posted by SiddersC

Touch and go if you will need extended brake lines or not though

That is due to your springs not the shock absorbers.

Originally Posted by twr7cx

That is due to your springs not the shock absorbers.

No, if the damper allows more droop the brake line maybe/probably will be the droop limiter.

Droop is limited by your damper or bush distortion on a radius arm (or a limit strap) not your springs.
You don't really want a rubber hose to be a droop limiter

Does anyone know the open/closed lengths and travel of the 994/5's to compare to select 7100's?

Originally Posted by rick130

No, if the damper allows more droop the brake line maybe/probably will be the droop limiter.

Droop is limited by your damper or bush distortion on a radius arm (or a limit strap) not your springs.
You don't really want a rubber hose to be a droop limiter

Yes, you are correct. I had a bit of a blonde moment thinking that he was refering to having to extend the brake lines when just fitting the lift.

What I was referring to was the fact that some vehicles may need extended brake lines, some may not, best to get it flexing and check the effect on them.
The springs have no effect on suspension droop, it is determined by the length of the shock, as mentioned by Lowranger.

I have had the extended Bilsteins before, and while they are good shocks, I don't like the longevity of the Billy's. Maybe I punish them too hard but I was getting oil leaks after less than 60k. I know they can be rebuilt, but I just expect more from such an expensive shock.

This time I have gone for Koni Heavy Tracks for 2" lift. Only time will tell how they last but they feel great and have almost identical open/closed lengths as the extended Bilsteins.

Best thing is that they are available in Europe, not just Australia, so I got mine from Paddocks for $600 delivered.

PS. Definately extend the brake lines and ABS lines if installing the extended shocks.

Make sure you add extended bump stops with the konis I f**ked my fronts with out them (under 30000k). I haven't inquired a about rebuild costs yet but I'm not to impressed with the koni damping rate.

The closed length is the same as the closed length of the extended Bilsteins, there is no need for extended bumpstops. I did jack up the axle while springs and shocks were out just to see how much room there was. There was still just over 20mm even when hard against bumpstops.

While I haven't had the Koni's long, I had the Billsteins for years without a problem. Both are specifically made for the Disco without the need for extended bumpstops. I wonder if your pump stops were damaged or faulty.

Also the Koni's are fully adjustable for rebound dampening. Had you adjusted yours? I found that they come from the factory in different positions so you need to ensure both are adjusted to same setting before installing.