2" lift with standard shocks

[choob]

I've got Bearmach 2" lift springs installed and broke a few shock turrets before it occured to me that I need the lowered turrets.

Now installed 2" lower turrets and have been told that I don't need to change bump stops as the standard shocks have 2" of unused up travel. Can anyone confirm this? I don't want to start bending shafts now.

 

Before anyone says - I don't want to use longer shocks as all I can get here is Bilstein and I hate them.

Edited April 4, 2019 by choob

[FridgeFreezer]

Unless your springs are stiff enough to prevent 2" extra up-travel you need longer shocks, it's fairly simple mechanics.

2" lower bump-stops would be a hack and may not help as bump-stops are compressible.

[Bowie69]

As above I'm afraid.

 

Where is 'here'?

 

 

[choob]

Kenya.

 

Thanks for replies.

[Bowie69]

Hmm, Bilstein make a good shock, I am surprised, perhaps it was a mismatch of spring rate before.

There are UK suppliers that will ship to you, but I guess the cost will be prohibitive. 

[choob]

I just found them too stiff.

We can sometimes get Monroe and can also get heavy duty shocks from a local company that rebadges some aussie brand but also very stiff damping. Most LR spares shops here only stock Britpart, Armstrong and Bilstein now that the cars aren't so common anymore.

We have a Bearmach dealer, they do make a 2" gas shock, is that any good?

I do have Bilstein in the store and would prob put those back in rather than spend more money.

[Bowie69]

These britpart seem to get better reviews:

https://www.britpart.com/parts/suspension-and-axle/shock-absorbers/britpart-cellular-dynamic