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Author:  tonycrd [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rear Diff
For about a $100 you can find Daystar puck lifts.

Although...the H&R springs are also pretty cheap.

Here's the url to the picture. http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9405/72542618gz9.jpg
Author:  ando [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:08 pm ]
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Yeah cheers bud, Fil has been PMing me loads of helpful advice for which I'm really gratefull :D , and has sent me some links on H&R springs :mrgreen:

Honestly I'm like a sponge at the mo soakin up as much info on the KJ as poss :oops:
Author:  Lancer [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:08 pm ]
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ando wrote:
A grand give or take, supply only :?


Sounds about right. Fitting the rear shocks and springs on your own doesn't sound too hard mechanically speaking; the front is a different story as I believe that you have to use the top plate from the OEM suspension - not easy I gather unless you have a good set of spring compressors. I think TonyCRD has done it, and quite a few on LOST. You don't need to get new upper a-arms or ball joints with the OME kit, but new bump stops are a good idea and cheap insurance - although OME say you don't need them.
Author:  ando [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:17 pm ]
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I'm thinkin along the lines of H&R springs now, but need to get part numbers for front and rear, and for exact shocks that match the H&R rear's ..

I have a pair of spring compressors (that will hopefully fit??) .. just need to make sure 100% that I get the right parts needed :wink:
Author:  Pippobug [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:38 am ]
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[quote="ando"]I'm thinkin along the lines of H&R springs now, but need to get part numbers for front and rear, and for exact shocks that match the H&R rear's ..
quote]

Andy
If I understand correctly the link I sent you is for all 4 coils (front & rear), not bad for 240€ + Shipping to the UK from Germany, it looks very competive against Daystar spacers.
Just out of curiosity howmany miles do you have on your KJ now? if you have over 70K you might want to consider changing the shocks to at this stage.
Fil.
Author:  ando [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:13 am ]
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Pippobug wrote:
ando wrote:
I'm thinkin along the lines of H&R springs now, but need to get part numbers for front and rear, and for exact shocks that match the H&R rear's ..
quote]

Andy
If I understand correctly the link I sent you is for all 4 coils (front & rear), not bad for 240€ + Shipping to the UK from Germany, it looks very competive against Daystar spacers.
Just out of curiosity howmany miles do you have on your KJ now? if you have over 70K you might want to consider changing the shocks to at this stage.
Fil.


Ah right, that is a good deal IMO! its just done 83k Fil, tho I'm positive its done no towing or off roading, just road miles :)

When you say changing the shocks, is that rear only ? or are there cheaper suppliers of front struts than OME ?
Author:  Pippobug [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:37 am ]
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Andy,

I ment changing all four shocks. Tunning DE might be able to supply you the correct set of Bildstein shocks front and read (didn't get a chance to have a look when I got the link)

Fil.
Author:  ando [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rear Diff
Sorry for being so thick Fil, but is that rear shocks and front struts??
Author:  Pippobug [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:49 pm ]
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Andy,
Sorry front struts & rear shocks.
I will find you the part numbers you need.
Fil
Author:  ando [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:12 pm ]
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Mate your a star :wink:

I emailed H&R today, most of the reply was in german so didnt have a clue :shock: ... but got the general gist, and the price worked out to around £207 !! :BANANA: (plus postage of course)

so yeah, just need to source struts that will match, and a pair of rear shocks, and it'll be time to get the spanners out :mrgreen:
Author:  Pippobug [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rear Diff
Andy
these are the part number for the Bildstein stuts & shock:

Struts Front. F4-BE5-D916-HO - BE5-D916 is now 24-139168
Shocks Rear F4-BE5-6458-H7 - you might need to call them for this one as it isn't listed.

Motorsports UK looks to have prices for these Bildstein shock at least the front ones
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-detail.asp?PAGE=/bilstein-shocks.htm

I will see from Tunning webside if they stock the part. Otherwise you might need to order them fron the US again, here is the link:http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-BILSTEIN___Heavy_Duty_2_5__Lift_Rear-677.aspx

Fil
Author:  ando [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:01 pm ]
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Great stuff :mrgreen: ...... which website is that Fil ?
Author:  Pippobug [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:45 am ]
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ando wrote:
Great stuff :mrgreen: ...... which website is that Fil ?


Andy

this is the Website: www.motorsportworld.co.uk , looks like they stock all Bildstein shock in the UK. You might get the front Struts, but for the back ones they will need to order them from Germany (might take some time)

Fil.
Author:  ando [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:56 am ]
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Cheers Fil, the rears seem to be there too (24-139175)

I'll try and have a chat with them today :mrgreen:
Author:  Pippobug [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:24 am ]
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Andy,
Good Luck & I have sent you a PM.
Fil.
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