What Shocks for D2?

**Slunnie** · 2nd June 2006, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Redback

I have bottomed out quite a few times when i had the previous setup and i think this is what caused the demise of the currant bilsteins, now with this setup i will be starting all over again and only time will tell if it's the shocks or me or me not setting it up properly, cause most of my shock problems were before the large lift i have now.

Baz.

Ah! yeah, the bottoming will definately stuff them. Thats something they checked with me when I had the 6100's done, that the bumpstops were extended.

As you valve them softer it will reduce the traction provided, particularly on rough and especially on corrugated roads. Body movement will also be a lot more pronounced with a load in the back. I ended up valving a lot stiffer than standard, but I don't mind a firm ride in return for control.

**rick130** · 3rd June 2006, 06:33 AM

you have to allow for at least 25mm bump stop compression I've found, otherwise a damper will go metal to metal. The results from that happening aren't good........

**Bytemrk** · 3rd June 2006, 11:10 AM

Well... I got some Bilsteins... $167.50 each so not a bad price really..

..... to to spend the afternoon fitting them....

Mark

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 3rd June 2006, 04:36 PM

when I was racing,,

destroying billys was easy,,
1 no bump stops
2 no limit straps

seems they still have the problem.

SkyPilot · 3rd June 2006, 05:12 PM

Bilsteins are the best option for most Land Rover replacement shocks .
Any shock will fail with hard off road driving and overloading .
An incorrect suspension set up will destroy any shock - no matter what the brand or warranty .
I would recommend Bilstein Shock Absorbers for most applications including a new suspenson upgrade for a Discovery Series 2 .
Bilsteins have a long term good reputation in this minefield of aftermarket choices in regards to suspension upgrades .
Most guy's that fit Bilsteins are happy with the ride and longevity of the product .
Sky .

**Bytemrk** · 3rd June 2006, 05:22 PM

Well... I'm committed now.. New Bilsteins in the front plus steering damper.

Will look at Bilsteins in the rear in a few weeks.

Much easier job than I expected - only took me about an hour a side.. ( I know an expert would be much faster ... but I'm happpy

)

Mark

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 3rd June 2006, 05:26 PM

Well Done Mark!

need driving evaluation and PICS!!!!

**one_iota** · 3rd June 2006, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

Well... I'm committed now.. New Bilsteins in the front plus steering damper.

Will look at Bilsteins in the rear in a few weeks.

Much easier job than I expected - only took me about an hour a side.. ( I know an expert would be much faster ... but I'm happpy

)

Mark

Just a hint on the rears ...use the original washers in preference to the washers that come with the Bilsteins

**Bytemrk** · 3rd June 2006, 05:33 PM

Thanks Mahn,

Better to learn from others experience... rather than I mine I figure..

Pedro I'll play tomorrow and let you know how it goes...

Mark

**LandyAndy** · 3rd June 2006, 06:10 PM

Hi Mahn
Does that apply to all shocker brands or just the Billies???
andrew

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