Thread: Update on Koni FSD Shocks

HI ALL,

the delphi units are still going well, had a recent mainland trip (canning stock route) with the only drama being the eas compressor finally died, after it got back here .

jc

Hi Terry,

I'm looking at new shocks you still recommending the Koni's?

I also read that the D4 shocks are an alternative as they are supposedly better and a bit firmer then D3, has someone installed them and has feedback?

I will be carrying quite a bit of weight once I have the rear wheel carrier, the extended fuel tank and my drawer system in place and like to get the best possible shocks.


Cheers

Steve

Today I refitted my original rear D4 shocks, having replaced them at 34K with D3 shocks because they were too firm but needed something to replace the now worn-out D3 shocks. I'll re-acquaint myself with the ride tomorrow before refitting the fronts later in the day. The D4s are also Delphi so may be available from sources other than LR.

Not directly related to shocks but I noticed that after almost 100K kms the rear airsprings have developed cracks right around their inner attachment point. I'll be fitting new air-springs with the next set of shocks.

Originally Posted by Steve223

Hi Terry,

I'm looking at new shocks you still recommending the Koni's?


Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,

Re the Koni's, they are no longer sold in Australia for D3/4's and won't be until Koni can sort out why they have had some issues here when they are fitted to D3/4's and not else where around the world.
Unfortunately I have had two sets fail and next week will have a set of the Delphi aftermarket shocks and airbags fitted, I am of the opinion that towing our off road van on rough roads and tracks more than likely dramatically shortened the shocks lifespan.

I must say the Koni importer here has gone out of his way to sort out any issues we have had which I truly appreciate.

And I will say if and when Koni get it sorted for D3/4's I would be more than happy to buy their shocks again as when they were new they were excellent.

cheers,
Terry

Thanks Terry, will give that a miss then two failed shocks sounds more then a coincident, hope they will sort it out

Terry, if its not too late can you try to get the D4 versions of the Delphi shocks for the firmer ride you prefer? I can provide the Delphi part numbers if it helps.

Hi Graeme,

As the shocks and airbags are being replaced by Koni I am happy to accept the Delphi aftermarket D3 versions.

cheers,
Terry

I wonder if the Delphi a/m ones are the same specs as the D3 or the D4 for that matter - they could be somewhere between the 2. Comparing Delphi part numbers could establish whether they are indeed D3 specs, although there were several revisions even for the various D3 models.