Bilstein Shocks - Land Rovers Only

AdrianL · 09-30-2005, 08:25 AM

i want to replace my shocks and wondering if Bilstein is way to go instead of OEM? I still have EAS on my 95 LWB.
Thanks.

sven · 09-30-2005, 05:31 PM

I had the Bilsteins on my 95 LWB for about 2 years. They were real nice. HIghly recommended

siam · 09-30-2005, 05:59 PM

2 years an running ..

yieldsign2 · 09-30-2005, 08:55 PM

I have them. quality stuff. I have them paired with heavy duty springs.. the ride is a bit stiff in dirt chop with the current setup, but I couldn't tell you waht they would do with stock springs.

cellulararrest · 10-02-2005, 08:49 PM

I've got Bilsteins in mine at the moment with stock springs. I'm enjoying them... Would recommend

vince80 · 10-03-2005, 01:53 AM

Right now I have the OME shocks, and honestly, they are good shocks but a friend of mine has the bilstiens, and when we park right next to each other you can see that my rover sags a bit lower, we both have the 2 1/4 lift and if i was to replace mine it would definately be bilstiens.

Najam uz zaman · 12-25-2005, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sven

I had the Bilsteins on my 95 LWB for about 2 years. They were real nice. HIghly recommended

Is there any way of lowering the ride height on a 88 range rover other than cutting off the coil springs. I want my rover to have a lower stance as it looks neat. Also are bilstien shocks oil or gas and how much do they cost.

Disco · 12-26-2005, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Najam uz zaman

Is there any way of lowering the ride height on a 88 range rover other than cutting off the coil springs. I want my rover to have a lower stance as it looks neat. Also are bilstien shocks oil or gas and how much do they cost.

I would have thought that if you have the original springs in your RR they would have sagged sufficiently by now. Your question is unusual I must say, as just about everyone else want to lift their vehicles. Cutting the springs I don't think will work, perhaps someone else on the forum has more experience.
With regards to the Bilsteins, you will find all the info here...http://www.bilstein.com/index1.php

keptin · 12-26-2005, 03:50 PM

x2.....seems as though you cant cut the springs because then they wouldnt be able to sit in the spring seat anymore......

...John C with 4x4ag.com just told me that you can get scorpion racing springs in any length....perhaps they can make you a set of springs that lowers your rover by a couple inches...and you then could get the biltein shocks to match...ones that were even lower then stock....

09-30-2005, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	Bilstein Shocks i want to replace my shocks and wondering if Bilstein is way to go instead of OEM? I still have EAS on my 95 LWB. Thanks.

09-30-2005, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
siam 100 quids for a days work son.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alameda Island Posts: 238 Gallery: 0	2 years an running .. __________________ SupermotoUSA 917 www.DiceRacing.com RRC beast sold Disco 95 5 on the floor

09-30-2005, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
yieldsign2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pascoag, RI Posts: 313 Gallery: 0	I have them. quality stuff. I have them paired with heavy duty springs.. the ride is a bit stiff in dirt chop with the current setup, but I couldn't tell you waht they would do with stock springs. __________________ Devon Yablonski 1989 Range Rover Classic - Running and Muddy 1988 Range Rover Classic - Parts http://ads.auctionads.com/pagead/lin...assZyieldsign2

10-02-2005, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	I've got Bilsteins in mine at the moment with stock springs. I'm enjoying them... Would recommend __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

10-03-2005, 01:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
vince80 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: so. san francisco Posts: 191 Gallery: 0	Bilstiens or OME Right now I have the OME shocks, and honestly, they are good shocks but a friend of mine has the bilstiens, and when we park right next to each other you can see that my rover sags a bit lower, we both have the 2 1/4 lift and if i was to replace mine it would definately be bilstiens.

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09-30-2005, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 373 Gallery: 0	I had the Bilsteins on my 95 LWB for about 2 years. They were real nice. HIghly recommended

12-26-2005, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	x2.....seems as though you cant cut the springs because then they wouldnt be able to sit in the spring seat anymore...... ...John C with 4x4ag.com just told me that you can get scorpion racing springs in any length....perhaps they can make you a set of springs that lowers your rover by a couple inches...and you then could get the biltein shocks to match...ones that were even lower then stock.... __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

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