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  1. 8th February 2012, 02:15 PM #1
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    D3 aftermarket shocks

    Hi all, A mate of mine has a D3 and is chasing after market shock does any one know if they are avaible and where can you get them. I know that belisten make them, but we have heard they leak. You thoughts on this would be great. Cheers
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  2. 8th February 2012, 04:53 PM #2
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    Hi Scarman, If you do a seach on the site you will find a few threads about this topic. Now that said, koni FSD shocks are made to suit the D3 and both myself and TerryO (another member) have had them fitted recently and we both swear by them. Mine were fitted by Ritters in melbourne and TerryO had his done by capital suspension in the ACT. The set wil cost nearly $3000 fitted but it is well worth the $$$. Personally I've just done 4500k's in tasmania on their famous windy roads and the cars handling was superb.
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  3. 8th February 2012, 05:23 PM #3
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    Not sure if TerryO is still that happy with his Koni FSD's .$3000 fitted WTF ? Try $2000 supplied and fitted at the most ! Yep ,Bilstein are having trouble with front shocks .Mates having rear Bilsteins fitted for $1000 next week in Perth. He was advised not to fit front shocks of either he Koni or Bilstein brand , YET ,or until they bring out new corrected batches .
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  4. 8th February 2012, 06:53 PM #4
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    Yes, my advice based on actual experience is JUST WAIT, or fit another set of Delphi OE units.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Yes, my advice based on actual experience is JUST WAIT, or fit another set of Delphi OE units.

    JC

    x2 ...for now anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Yes, my advice based on actual experience is JUST WAIT, or fit another set of Delphi OE units.

    JC
    Quote Originally Posted by TerryO View Post
    x2 ...for now anyway.

    cheers,
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    What is the problem with the aftermarket shocks - you raved about them early on Terry?

    Mine will need to be replaced soonish!
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    Mine were truly excellent for just over the first 5k but not so good now. Justin and I are going down the path of talking to the supplier to find out about warranty.

    Anyway enough said for now.

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  8. 9th February 2012, 07:28 AM #8
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    The bilstiens are a no go for the front, I just killed my second set (they last about 10k before failing).
    I'm in the middle of having Konis installed so this is bad news indeed.

    I might have to call them and get OEM installed instead.
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    Has anyone tried putting D4 shocks on their D3?

    (I know Graeme went the other way, to get a softer ride).
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  10. 9th February 2012, 04:45 PM #10
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    I can't see why D4 shocks wouldn't fit a D3. There is a minor difference in spring seat height (not more than 5mm) which I suspect was fine tuning spring softness, perhaps to go with the firmer D4 shocks. I'm likely to temporarily refit the D4 rears for loaded outback trips because there is quite a difference and the rears are sufficiently quick to change.
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