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Epson Green Member Since: 20 Mar 2021 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 103 |
Is there a particular reason for wanting Bilstein?
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21st Nov 2023 12:09am |
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GraemeS Member Since: 07 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2315 |
I fitted Bilstein front struts and rear shocks ex UK because they were considerably cheaper than LR ex UK although still quite expensive. The struts were fitted with Dunlop air-springs. |
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21st Nov 2023 3:22am |
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Faukstad Member Since: 27 Dec 2021 Location: Oppland Posts: 63 |
No real reason tbh, only personal preference. Bilstein are a dedicated suspension company, only dealing with that. BorgWarner/Deplhi make everything from clutch plates to alternators. |
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24th Nov 2023 8:33pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 07 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2315 |
Be careful - Bilstein rear air-springs are the shorter variety used on earlier L322s with shorter rear shocks and will split open on MY07-09 TDV8 and all MY10-12 vehicles if the vehicle is used at off-road height on rough ground where the shocks can fully extend. |
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24th Nov 2023 8:51pm |
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Faukstad Member Since: 27 Dec 2021 Location: Oppland Posts: 63 |
Thanks Graeme, good tip!
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24th Nov 2023 8:55pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 07 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2315 |
Longer non-CVD rear shocks were fitted to TDV8 only versions of MY07-MY09 and all CVD rear shocks are the same, longer length.
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24th Nov 2023 9:37pm |
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Faukstad Member Since: 27 Dec 2021 Location: Oppland Posts: 63 |
Allright, gotcha.
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24th Nov 2023 10:16pm |
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Faukstad Member Since: 27 Dec 2021 Location: Oppland Posts: 63 |
Advanced Factors only have the Dunplo rear bags.
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24th Nov 2023 10:33pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 07 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2315 |
I bought genuine LR rear air-springs from Island4x4. |
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25th Nov 2023 1:05am |
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