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smb1
Member Since: 17 Feb 2012
Location: warrington
Posts: 5
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Disco 3 shockers, How to fit? |
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Hi,
I have a 05 reg disco 3, it has air suspension.
I have got new bilstein shockers for it, does anyone know if there any trick to disconnect the top strut of the original shockers, as i seem to be twisting the bush.
Thanks
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3rd Apr 2012 10:30 am |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1407
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I can't help with the disconnect problem you're having ( ) but I'm interested to know why you're changing to Bilsteins and, after you've fitted them, how they perform.
I'm thinking of giving my suspension an overhaul and looking at options.
Hope everything goes well. I see no ships........
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3rd Apr 2012 12:21 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
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I assume you've already taken the whole air supension unit off the car? Bodsys Brake Bible
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3rd Apr 2012 6:00 pm |
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smb1
Member Since: 17 Feb 2012
Location: warrington
Posts: 5
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No i haven't, i don't see why you need to.
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3rd Apr 2012 6:40 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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And therein lays the problem......
You need to undo three nuts on the top and the air suspension pipe collet.
Then when off, you will see the top nut you need to undo (keep the spacers and washers in order)
Then there is a plastic pin at the bottom of the larger shroud which needs to be removed and then the top shroud can be lifted upwards and off..... Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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3rd Apr 2012 6:43 pm |
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smb1
Member Since: 17 Feb 2012
Location: warrington
Posts: 5
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Do i need to have the suspension reset afterwards, if i disconnect the airbag?
Thanks
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3rd Apr 2012 6:54 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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No, but I assume you have already let the air out of the suspension......? Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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3rd Apr 2012 6:57 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26754
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When I renewed all my air suspension units, I just carefully undid the air pipe and let the air out. When it was all refitted the car just pumped itself back up.
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3rd Apr 2012 7:00 pm |
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smb1
Member Since: 17 Feb 2012
Location: warrington
Posts: 5
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Ok, thanks for tips guys, will let you know what the car is like with new bilstein shocks.
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3rd Apr 2012 7:03 pm |
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smb1
Member Since: 17 Feb 2012
Location: warrington
Posts: 5
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Thanks for the koni rebuild manual, did you fit them to your car if so how does it ride?
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4th Apr 2012 7:23 am |
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tlt
Member Since: 02 Sep 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 262
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I am anxious to find out. They are on order, and due in by the end of April. We'll have to compare them at that time.
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4th Apr 2012 8:27 pm |
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tlt
Member Since: 02 Sep 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 262
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Koni now fitted 500 miles so far..
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15th Jun 2012 3:16 pm |
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daniem
Member Since: 01 Aug 2008
Location: Roodeplaat
Posts: 84
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Any latest experience / feedback you can share on the Konis, tlt? I tow a heavy trailer on most off-road trips and my D3 has approx 135k on. Rear dampers (as probably the rest of the vehicle) work quite hard and the rear now feels quite bouncy, even when not towing. Thus lloking for longish term experience of Koni (or Bilstein) dampers in a D3.
Thanks!
Danie
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16th Aug 2012 11:31 am |
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