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Faukstad



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Bilstein CVD front shocks

Does anyone know where I can get my hands on Bilstein front shocks (with bags is also an option) for a 2012 TDV8 with CVD, that cost only an arm or a leg, and not both?

Post #678344 20th Nov 2023 2:29pm
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Epson Green



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Is there a particular reason for wanting Bilstein?

The OE supplier for the front was Delphi who became BWI. Bilstein on the rear. Kevin
2012 L322 Westminster 4.4 TDV8
1999 P38A 4.0 SE - Sold

Post #678402 20th Nov 2023 11:09pm
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GraemeS



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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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Faukstad



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Epson Green wrote:
Is there a particular reason for wanting Bilstein?

The OE supplier for the front was Delphi who became BWI. Bilstein on the rear.


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. Razz

Post #678659 24th Nov 2023 7:33pm
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GraemeS



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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.

Post #678660 24th Nov 2023 7:51pm
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Faukstad



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Thanks Graeme, good tip!

I have the CVD-ones though.. I didn't know CVD was available on the earlier L322s?

I'll keep that in mind though, allthough I rarely take it out on roads so rough that I need off-road height over longer distances.
It's more of a.. "stock exchange tractor" as we call them here in Norway. Laughing

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GraemeS



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Longer non-CVD rear shocks were fitted to TDV8 only versions of MY07-MY09 and all CVD rear shocks are the same, longer length.

The Bilstein rear CVDs that I fitted to mine are the same length as the original LR CVDs but Bilstein messed-up in using the original shorter air-springs so their air-springs burst.

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Faukstad



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Allright, gotcha.
So no Bilstein air bags on the back, specifically then.
I can't find them anywhere, along with the front complete struts (except for silly prices above 1100 euros) so unless someone knows of a webshop that has them I guess I'll be going for the standard BorgWarner setup.
It seems like it's tried and tested though, and I bet you guys would let me know if they're not the way to go. Wink

Post #678664 24th Nov 2023 9:16pm
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Faukstad



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Advanced Factors only have the Dunplo rear bags.
Are they any good..?

Post #678665 24th Nov 2023 9:33pm
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I bought genuine LR rear air-springs from Island4x4.

Post #678669 25th Nov 2023 12:05am
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