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mcma1



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Anyone bought bilstein b6 dampers recently? Where from?
Anyone recently bought a set of these, front and rear? Andy

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My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

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Stacey007



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Hello


I bought them from here around 12 months ago?

https://defenderupgrades.co.uk/?s=b6&p...mp;ixwps=1

Along with unrated ARB and poly bush kit all round
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mcma1



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Stacey007 wrote:
Hello


I bought them from here around 12 months ago?

https://defenderupgrades.co.uk/?s=b6&p...mp;ixwps=1

Along with unrated ARB and poly bush kit all round


Did you get the front ARB from Gareth? Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #858392 27th Sep 2020 11:55am
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Stacey007



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Yes the uprated one he recommended.
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Naks



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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Chaps, I'm looking to get new shocks for my Defender, and many people recommend Bilsteins.

While looking at prices online, I found two different B6s: the 24-065290 and the 24-002530 (just using the rears as an example).

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/1043832

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/1043491


Does anyone know what the differences are between these two shocks?

Also, in the item descriptions, I see there's a 'Parameter' line item - what does this mean, as the parameters are different for the two different shocks?

Thanks very much! --
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LandRoverAnorak



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I can't find anywhere that actually says what 'parameter' means. The additional cost of the 065290 and the figures attached to the 'parameter' suggests that it's a heavier duty version, though. It also appears that the top eye of that model has a factory fitted bush and sleeve rather than the loose bushes supplied with the 002530.

The Bilstein website and those of its' resellers are frustrating as they lack any sort of detail. Darren

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Naks



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Yeah, I also had the same thought about the parameters and the significance, but it would be nice to get confirmation.

The prices are also vastly different (from two different suppliers):

24002530 B6 BILSTEIN R2,944.00
24065290 B6 OFF-ROAD BILSTEIN R 4,662.10 --
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Personally having fitted the Bilsteins to mine and Fox's to somebody elses vehicle, id choose the Fox's all day long, they seem to be much better engineered and put together.

Just my little input. I know the Fox's are in general more expensive but i believe there to be a good reason behind this! 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Co1



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Agree with Roy. Have had both and if is comfort you are after the fox is defiantly worth the extra cash.
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You make me want to swap my bilstein for fox's now Whistle
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Naks



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got the answer on another forum:


Quote:
9 hours ago, oneandtwo said:

24-065290 are for 1998 onwards rear axle with mounting cups on the axle bracket, 24-002530 are for pre 1998.

B6 along with a 25mm rear anti roll bar transformed my 90 on road. 
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Naks



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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Roy5695 wrote:
Personally having fitted the Bilsteins to mine and Fox's to somebody elses vehicle, id choose the Fox's all day long, they seem to be much better engineered and put together.

Just my little input. I know the Fox's are in general more expensive but i believe there to be a good reason behind this!



thanks for the advice, which model of Fox shocks for longer-travel when off-roading? I don't carry much load, so heady-load is not a requirement for me.

Someone else swears by Koni Raids - what do you think? --
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LandRoverAnorak



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Naks wrote:
got the answer on another forum:


Quote:
9 hours ago, oneandtwo said:

24-065290 are for 1998 onwards rear axle with mounting cups on the axle bracket, 24-002530 are for pre 1998.

B6 along with a 25mm rear anti roll bar transformed my 90 on road. 

Interesting! All of the sites I looked at had both models listed for my 2013 110, for example. Darren

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Co1 wrote:
Agree with Roy. Have had both and if is comfort you are after the fox is defiantly worth the extra cash.


Co1 - hope you dont mind me asking but you are close to me, who fitted/supplied your Fox shocks?
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