2" springs, what about the shocks?

mrnice · Jul 22, 2014

Sorry if this has been asked a thousand times before, I've done a search but you can guess how that turned out

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Half said I needed to change them and the other half say they have no problems with just changing the springs.

So to confuse me some more I thought I would ask the question myself.

I'm thinking of Bearmach +2" and standard bilstien yellows.

Thanks.

WillG · Jul 22, 2014

Im sure someone will correct me if im wrong but I personaly thought that just using standard shocks with a lift means they will be at their limit before full articulation is reached. Suppose it wouldn't matter if only used for rare light off roading, if replacing shocks why not just go for +2" anyways?.

Will

DIFFLOCK66 · Jul 23, 2014

WillG said:
Im sure someone will correct me if im wrong but I personaly thought that just using standard shocks with a lift means they will be at their limit before full articulation is reached.

Actually it appears that standard shocks on standard springs reach the end of their travel before the stock extension is reached:-

We were replacing a lower shock bush on the front shock of my stock D2 the other night. Once disconnected, the spring, which was still compressed, could push the axle at least an inch further than the shock at full extension....

haigy · Jul 23, 2014

Buy at least +2 shocks. Standard shocks wont extend long enough to fit and will probably snap 1st time it stretches itself. So for the extra 2 quid i would buy +2 or if your in to the good offroading then +5 terrifirma big boys are spose be good

mrnice · Jul 23, 2014

I was asking because I currently have Bilstiens and I am very happy with them, I don't seem to be able to find any that specify that they are +2" bilstien shocks.

How about these they come as part of a kit (30mm front/40mm rear):

Bilstein Uprated Shock Absorber Kit with Raised Ride Height Springs at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

Paul D · Jul 23, 2014

If you want to use your existing shocks, get a shock mount lowering kit and extended bump stops. Gives more extension on one side whilst not allowing tyres to foul on the other. Very much a half-way house, though it worked well for me for a while!

2" springs, what about the shocks?

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