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Shock length

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:18 pm
by GaryP
Iv'e had a good search but can't find the info that I need. I am looking to import some Bilstein 7100s from the states and need to know the collapsed and open length of shocks to suit a 2" lift for a GQ patrol.

Re: Shock length

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:19 am
by mutilated
Fronts 296mm closed 486 open
Rears 410mm closed 664 open

Re: Shock length

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:02 pm
by PGS 4WD
If you are getting Bilstiens then get German ones, yellow. I tried the 5100 and they couldn't even be revalved due to the way they were assembled, it would have required shortening them. The valving for my JK was so bad I got my money back. Lucky I used an Australian supplier.

Joel

Re: Shock length

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:53 pm
by steel
7100 series only come in eye-eye mounts and even in the short body series, the shortest compressed length they do is 407mm.

In other words, you can't just bolt them in as part of a 2' lift.