Thread: koni vs. bilsteins

It may be a valving difference for the LTR to run cooler, though the remote cannister helps. I really like the design of the LTR's though.

They are monoshock technology with gasses seperated by a piston in the remote chamber, which also frees them up to allow more travel for a given extension. The other good thing, is they are a twin shell, though the only role of the outer shell seems to be a protective one.

Originally posted by tombraider
Interestingly no-ones mentioned Remote canister shocks.

I run LTRs and have never had one fade, ever.
Run cooler than Billies, and not much more $$$ if you deal right.

I've just gone dual LTRs, but more because I can than I need to... And I just like to fiddle around with rates etc....

But seriously LTR for RR, Classic, Defender work awesome. For a D2 you need to go Billies.

Cheers
Mike

Never considerd then to be honest.

I remember when ARB first released them and always liked the design but the price was off-putting so I never realy loked into them.

From experience, you get what you pay for when it comes to shocks, but there's always an exception like anything.

Trav

G'day,

Great Forum. I have been thinking about putting LTR shocks on my defender but am concerned for stone damage on the rear. as the shocks sit forward of the axle are their guards available to protect them.

Jake

My 2.2c worth..

I'd be wary of any stone protectors. You might find the Billies run hotter, inducing some fade/overheating issues.

I don't thing Billies need them either. Had them on my old Disco, about 200,000 kms, never a problem. Including the Flinders, the Centre, Simpson Desert etc etc.

So far 60,000 on the new Defender. That includes a 3,600 boys weekend through Cameron Corner, Flinders etc. 3 Defenders, all Bilstein equipped, speed on dirt and gravel that err, shouldn't be mentioned. Without a problem, or a stone guard.

You could be unlucky, but that applies to any shock.

Regards
Max P

never ran stone protectors on my Bils 99% wont damage them at all.

they will get sand blasted mainly.

go with them still the best shock going IMO.

Michael.

Seems the majority of people are into the Bilsteins. I have to say I prefer their capabilities to the Konis, however, on a trip up the Oodnadatta track a while back we had 2 (both rears) near new Bilsteins decide to self destruct. Dunno the reason. Luckily we had another set of rears (also Bilstein) fitted to the camper trailer aswell and fitted those to the car both times until we could be replacements. Can't say I've had the same problem with the Konis I currently have fitted, though I haven't been up that way with them. When it comes for a new set, I think I'll go back to Bilsteins to see what the Germans have been up to.

in all honesty I dont think you can go wrong with either Bils or Koni's.

Michael.

Hey guys,
What rear suspension setup would those in the know recommend for a defender 130 that often carries a fair amount and occassionally tows a pretty heavy campertrailer?

Currently got the dual springs standard on a 130 plus billsteins but they have done over 150k now and so I want to look into it.

Great, interesting thread by the way!

Cheers,
Cameron