Thread: D2a SLS shock options

You just need to check open and closed shock lengths for compatibility.

See thus thread: 2" SLS lift with Bilsteins Installed

No idea about the brands you mention. Go Bilstein if you can afford them.

personally i would keep to the standard shocks,the ride is pretty good.and they are designed for the suspension.if it aint broke dont fix it.

Thanks so far,
the current shocks are well flogged out, will need to replace them for sure.
Just wondering what the difference between the SLS specific and the non sls specific standard shocks might be,
as the Terrafirma or OME or Bilstein or what have you don't have an option for SLS.

Does anyone know ?

I recall reading years ago, where someone had posted up pictures and measurements, that the SLS shocks are longer.

A possible option is the standard height Bilstein front shocks with the +2" Bilstein rears.

Yep that’s correct - see post #14 in this thread:

2" SLS lift with Bilsteins Installed

You can also use Std height Konis but these are a softer ride and bottom out too easily compared to the Bilsteins which suit the d2 better.

Originally Posted by twr7cx

I recall reading years ago, where someone had posted up pictures and measurements, that the SLS shocks are longer.

A possible option is the standard height Bilstein front shocks with the +2" Bilstein rears.

Ive had the std Bilsteins in mine since 2010, absolutely changed the way it drove on the road, the only thing i noticed is being gas with SLS the rebound would cause it top over slightly due to the gas pressure. Not a real issue but it just felt a bit weird coming out of a dipand having the rear end rise up.
The Bilsteins are gassed to suit a coil spring, there's actually no version specific to the SLS and with the rolling design on an airbag it'll extend that little bit more with the help of the shock.

My rears are due for replacement, ones leaking oil and has no gas left, pretty sure the other is missing a little gas to but it still rides beautifully if not a little spongy for my liking.

Clyde also sports Bilsteins and EAS, these have been in since 1997 and still rock solid

Originally Posted by HermanZ

Thanks so far,
the current shocks are well flogged out, will need to replace them for sure.
Just wondering what the difference between the SLS specific and the non sls specific standard shocks might be,
as the Terrafirma or OME or Bilstein or what have you don't have an option for SLS.

Does anyone know ?

Have just changed out air suspension for coils (with 50mm lift).
Had to go with straight forward Lovells HD coil rather than progressive rate, due to limited supply.
Fitted springs and left original shocks in just to see.
The original shockers fitted on alright, but had nil travel and even a minor bump was jack-hammer result.
I had a pair of new "Terra Firma" "all terrain" rear shocks there, so fitted them.

Compared to original shocks the TF shocks were much bigger diameter, and about 30% more travel when extended, so that their sweet spot covered the range of the new springs.
Ride is now very acceptable and no "hammer" on bumps.
Would not stay with standard shocks, given the improvement in ride by fitting the larger shocks.

The SLS damper is part number RPD102363
The coil damper is part number RPD102333

Have not found what the difference is as yet.