Thread: Rear shocks Bilstein vs LandRover

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If possible this would be the location for max and minimum measurements.

Originally Posted by Blade74

Don't coil springs also have no resistance until they reach they're natural length and then have resistance beyond that?

Yes, this is true. What is the natural length of say defender spring vs the full shock extension vs air spring max length?

I'm not sure mate. I'm assuming a spring will reach natural length about 1/3 of the way of the extension stroke. Just a guess. So yes I do understand what you mean. I guess as long as the shock has resistance on compression and extension then it should be ok. Which is probably what most shocks have???
Just an uneducated guess.

I have no idea as to what might work, but it is something to think about and you may find something that fits and is suitably valved.

I hope so. I think if you had Raids as rear shocks they'd probably never fail. Even heavy tracks would do ok. Maybe a revalve every 10
Years or so.
I've also just asked on Fullfatrr also.

Hello BigJon
Did you end up getting new shocks?

Fitted them today!

I think they are a bit firmer / harsher than the old ones. But I have only drive 15 or so km with them.

I am not sure if they are a bit harsher because they are new, or because of valving differences.

I also have replaced the hub upper and lower rose joints, which it definitley needed.

Nice!
Did you happen to measure the lengths fully compressed and fully extended?