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  1. 6th July 2007, 09:01 AM #1
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    Bilstein shock models for Defender?

    Got a very cheap quote off a US supplier for Bilsteins (Am there next week on business, so was going to bring them back with me), but wanted to ensure the part nos. quoted were the right ones.

    Bilstein's web site only lists a Defender 90 though, with Fronts as B46-0243-M0 and Rears as B46-0253-M0, which matches what the supplier is quoting when I gave him details of my 110. Is this what people are using?

    I also read on one older thread about long travel Bilsteins too - does anyone have a part number for those as well?
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    the LRA long travel ones that bolt up to the stock mountings are only available from Les Richmond Automotive or Heasmans in Sydney,
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    the LRA long travel ones that bolt up to the stock mountings are only available from Les Richmond Automotive or Heasmans in Sydney,
    Do you know if that means they've modified the standard shock, or done the work to find another shock that fits and works? Just interested....
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    Post Long travel Bils

    G'day there

    at the mo I'm using the BE-6248-HO 5100 (but the part # may have changed)series,10" travel shock all around.
    Custom extended front turrets and longer rear shock mounts like these


    Happy with the wheel travel but not really happy with the handling,
    these shocks come only with the 255/70 rebound/compression valving,
    and they're too soft...
    Ok for driving in town or generally within the 70 Km/h limit,but scary at higher speed,considering the soft RR springs I fitted all around.

    Cheers!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Michele View Post

    Happy with the wheel travel but not really happy with the handling,
    these shocks come only with the 255/70 rebound/compression valving,
    and they're too soft...
    Ok for driving in town or generally within the 70 Km/h limit,but scary at higher speed,considering the soft RR springs I fitted all around.

    Cheers!
    What a shame, as they look fantastic! I'd be scared to take them in the mud!!!

    I'm presuming these could be got with different valving though, but knowing what to ask for is beyond my expertise to say the least...
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    No,only 255/70 valving.

    Part # BE5-6248-H5 5100 Off-Road
    10.17" 10" Travel
    255/70 v.
    Ext.25.93"
    Col.15.91"
    Diameter 14mm
    Mounting eye/eye

    To get stiffer valving you need to switch to the 7100 Series (in the pic I posted above),then the optional valvings are: 150/50 170/60 180/75 275/78 360/80.

    http://www.bilstein.com/offroad.php#7100

    and others
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    G'day Michele !

    jik22, If you get them you can get Gary Baker to re-valve them. IMO he and his brother Mick are hands down the best with Billies in Oz. Page Larns re costs.

    As to the Q re the LRA dampers, they are specials commissioned by LRA with standard Land Rover valving.
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    Hey Rick!

    I hope you're well.

    I too would like to know more about these "bolt on" Bilsteins you get there,just out of curiosity...
    While considering alternatives,I found out Nissan Patrol shocks are almost as long as my actual 5100s,but of course valved to suit the heavier GR.
    This could be good.
    I found KONI adjustables or TJM ones (cheaper).

    Only slight issue,they may have a 19mm mounting instead of the standard 12mm...

    Have sleeves made to adapt...mmmh...

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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    G'day Michele !

    jik22, If you get them you can get Gary Baker to re-valve them. IMO he and his brother Mick are hands down the best with Billies in Oz. Page Larns re costs.

    As to the Q re the LRA dampers, they are specials commissioned by LRA with standard Land Rover valving.
    Thanks - I think I'll go with the standard ones for now, sort out the springs, and go from there in a bit if I'm not happy.
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    Hi Michele, yes I'm good. You too ?
    Haven't done too much to the Landy in the last few years except build a 3" exhaust which is too loud.

    The 'bolt on' longer Bilsteins aren't strictly bolt on as you need modified mounts or they will go metal to metal otherwise, but they use the standard pin and eye mountings.
    When I last talked to Andrew at LRA years ago about these, he said they were approximately 100mm longer than stock, giving you approximately 50mm more travel. http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/214.html
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