Thread: Koni Shock absorbers

Originally Posted by Vern

Bilstein 7100 is my next option, but I need to start fabbing stuff which is not what I wanted to do, I just want to bolt the damn things in

Factory shocks for a stop gap?

How much travel do you want/need?

I currently have a gq/lc combo, front has 9.5" travel, rear is 10.3". Would like around 11" + travel, with a shock that bolts straight in.
Will ring around this week I think.

Originally Posted by Vern

I currently have a gq/lc combo, front has 9.5" travel, rear is 10.3". Would like around 11" + travel, with a shock that bolts straight in.
Will ring around this week I think.

Wayne/LowRanger is/was using OME 80 Series 'L' shocks for around 11.5-12" travel in the front end.

Might be a quick, dirty option ?

Originally Posted by Dougal

How good are the pin mounts on Bilstein 7100's?

8" eshocks.com: Bilstein 7100 Series Shocks: 8

10" eshocks.com: Bilstein 7100 Series Shocks: 10

Would also need a stone guard over the shaft.

We converted some 7100's to lower pins. Seems to be working fine so far.

Hi guys, I guess the idea to increase travel in the Shocks is to improve the chance of getting traction, yes/no

Then why not just use Diff Locks instead

(Clearly i have no clue, so be nice).

Originally Posted by Rickoz

Hi guys, I guess the idea to increase travel in the Shocks is to improve the chance of getting traction, yes/no

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Yes, a wheel in the air gives no traction, plus drive, say a standard Patrol vs a Defender without anti-roll bars and the extra wheel travel (if done properly) gives you so much more stability (and capability) it isn't funny.

Diff locks and modern TC can be amazing, just watch a D3/4 in action, but they are lifting wheels and rocking all over the place as their articulation is limited vs a well sorted Deefer/RRC/Disco 1/2 with diff locks.
You could also argue that having more wheels in contact with terra firma means you may be able to place the vehicle better and so avoid an unfortunate scrape or two, as well as creating less stress on the driveline.

Originally Posted by rick130

Yes, a wheel in the air gives no traction, plus drive, say a standard Patrol vs a Defender without anti-roll bars and the extra wheel travel (if done properly) gives you so much more stability (and capability) it isn't funny.

Legally we can only raise 2", is the 50.8mm Gain worth it in the real world or to gain any real travel advantage we need to consider a much higher increase & obviously Mod Plates to suit?

Originally Posted by Rickoz

Legally we can only raise 2", is the 50.8mm Gain worth it in the real world or to gain any real travel advantage we need to consider a much higher increase & obviously Mod Plates to suit?

Ride height (aka lift) and suspension travel are not the same thing. You can have a low vehicle with a lot of suspension travel.
You can also have a high vehicle with very little suspension travel.