Hey man, would the ford shocks also work for a Gen 2.5?? In desperate need of shocks and wanna upgrade to something better, currently have long travel lovell medium duty springs in the rear but on stock shocks, previous owner had some bilsteins on it but they were blown
Fantastic Video thank you for sharing this is the information I've been searching for! in the description you mention notching the trailing arms would you mind explaining how and why this is recommended? also you recommend extending the bump stops, is that because the compressed length of the bilsteins is too long for the standard bump stomps to work? cheers and thanks again!
Hi, and thank you! Notching the radius arms is necessary to gain the full extent of the extra travel these shocks provide. The flex shown at the end of the vid is at the level where the shock body is almost in contact with the radius arm. With the radius arms as is, the shock body will come into contact with the radius arm when flexing, with the shocks still having over an inch more of travel to give. Notching the radius arm, is just grinding/cutting away the ridged lip on the radius arm where the shock would touch, allowing the shock to extend/travel further without touching the radius arm under articulation/flex. Or you could use softer radius arm bushings that allow it to flex more out of the way, or this in combination with the notching. The oem radius arms are very strong and beefy, so notching them a bit for clearance shouldn't cause any issues for most people. Extending the bump stops is just to stop the shock fully compressing under articulation (cause it to wear out prematurely or damaging it), and to stop the shock touching the radius arm. i.e bump stop touches before shock body touches the radius arm. Hope this helps!
Hi, nice video, actually a really nice upgrade👌🏽… one question, why did you choose the Bilstein B6’s (24-017947) for the front and not the Bilstein B8’s (33-230306)? The B8 ones have 4.50” of travel vs the 4.37” of travel of the B6’s?🤔 … I’m curious because I’m about to change the shocks of my ‘98 Montero (rear leaf springs), and I saw first the same B6’s you have in the front but then I looked the Bilstein catalogue and by measures I saw the B8’s have a custom/universal version with almost the same lengths (compressed/travel/collapsed).
I chose the b6 fronts because of the correct valving for the rig, if I went with B8's I would have to get custom valving, and I didn't need more shock travel at the front.
Do the Bilsteins work with the stock dampening suspension button in the cab? My Gen 2.5 has the Soft/medium/hard suspension setting inside and on the dash.
Unfortunately they do not. The Electronic Adjustable shocks can only be changed for the OEM replacements. (possibly other EDC shocks, not that I know of anyone who has done so though)
@@stanksbeamen No problem, the OEM adjustable shocks are a lot more expensive than most really good aftermarket non electronically adjustable ones, so up to you when time comes to replace them if you stick with them or go aftermarket.
Great video! Love that ending
Dude Awesome video!!!
We need one like this for the other stuff you have done.
Thanks! I do try to make DIY/Instructional vids on all the upgrades/modifications I do👍
Gen 2, ❤️
Looks like a tough job! Nice one :)
Does where from Gen2 pajero 4WD solenoid vacuum produce ?
Excelente video!
thanks!
Hey man, would the ford shocks also work for a Gen 2.5?? In desperate need of shocks and wanna upgrade to something better, currently have long travel lovell medium duty springs in the rear but on stock shocks, previous owner had some bilsteins on it but they were blown
Hi, my car, in the vid is a Gen 2.5/Blister Fender Pajero/Montero, so yes it should, thanks.
Nice dude
Fantastic Video thank you for sharing this is the information I've been searching for! in the description you mention notching the trailing arms would you mind explaining how and why this is recommended? also you recommend extending the bump stops, is that because the compressed length of the bilsteins is too long for the standard bump stomps to work? cheers and thanks again!
Hi, and thank you!
Notching the radius arms is necessary to gain the full extent of the extra travel these shocks provide. The flex shown at the end of the vid is at the level where the shock body is almost in contact with the radius arm. With the radius arms as is, the shock body will come into contact with the radius arm when flexing, with the shocks still having over an inch more of travel to give.
Notching the radius arm, is just grinding/cutting away the ridged lip on the radius arm where the shock would touch, allowing the shock to extend/travel further without touching the radius arm under articulation/flex.
Or you could use softer radius arm bushings that allow it to flex more out of the way, or this in combination with the notching.
The oem radius arms are very strong and beefy, so notching them a bit for clearance shouldn't cause any issues for most people.
Extending the bump stops is just to stop the shock fully compressing under articulation (cause it to wear out prematurely or damaging it), and to stop the shock touching the radius arm. i.e bump stop touches before shock body touches the radius arm.
Hope this helps!
@@symmetry4wd thank you for the detailed reply really appreciate it, keep the videos coming! 👍
@@raulfernandez363 no problem, will do!
What about the closed length? dont they bottom out at full compression?
How can I get hold of you? I have the same vehicle, but I need some advice
Click on the channel, click on more, click on about, click on show email.
Sorry man, I looked, but cant find no email. If possible please drop me your email, I am currently in the U.S and will be back in S.A the 1st of Dec
Hi, nice video, actually a really nice upgrade👌🏽… one question, why did you choose the Bilstein B6’s (24-017947) for the front and not the Bilstein B8’s (33-230306)? The B8 ones have 4.50” of travel vs the 4.37” of travel of the B6’s?🤔 … I’m curious because I’m about to change the shocks of my ‘98 Montero (rear leaf springs), and I saw first the same B6’s you have in the front but then I looked the Bilstein catalogue and by measures I saw the B8’s have a custom/universal version with almost the same lengths (compressed/travel/collapsed).
I chose the b6 fronts because of the correct valving for the rig, if I went with B8's I would have to get custom valving, and I didn't need more shock travel at the front.
Do the Bilsteins work with the stock dampening suspension button in the cab? My Gen 2.5 has the Soft/medium/hard suspension setting inside and on the dash.
No, only stock adjustable shocks will allow this function
Unfortunately they do not. The Electronic Adjustable shocks can only be changed for the OEM replacements. (possibly other EDC shocks, not that I know of anyone who has done so though)
@@symmetry4wd thanks for the feedback.
@@stanksbeamen No problem, the OEM adjustable shocks are a lot more expensive than most really good aftermarket non electronically adjustable ones, so up to you when time comes to replace them if you stick with them or go aftermarket.
Do you have links for each specific part used? Would be appreciated
I will sort something out and put it in the description, thanks for the feedback!
Nice
Thanks
Hello. Do you make video with you driving with new shocks? I am interested in this for my car
Unfortunately not, sorry.
Hi. Do you have a part number for that shocks?
Will have a look and see if I can get them.
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Pajero, where I'm from:)
Good video but no need for that cr@p music.
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