Bilstein and Lovell's Combo HD or SD?

[DareDevil Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close DareDevil]

Hi Guys

I know this may have discussed here but the exact issue I have is should I go for HD all around or SD all around, given that I have aux fuel tank in back and I will carry some load on back when I travel but no immediate requirements for tow anything, Also I dont have any bull bar or winch at the front and only duel battery setup. My main requirement is to get the 2" lift, So what is the best option for me go with SD or HD

[Stoneman Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Stoneman]

i went the 50mm all round

ended up with standard in the back as the hd held the rear up a bit to much.

[DareDevil Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close DareDevil]

So did you go with SD all around?
Do you have aux tank, duel battery, nudge bar or any other after market acc.?

i went the 50mm all round

ended up with standard in the back as the hd held the rear up a bit to much.

[stevemc181 Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevemc181]

I have the HD all round. Slowly adding accessories as I go. When I first fitted the HD I had no accessories other than a tow bar and the factory nudge bar. I was more than happy with the ride and handling.

I was expecting a much harsher ride until I got some more weight on it, but this wasn't the case at all. I wouldn't bother fitting SD. I am having an ARB winch bar fitted tomorrow, but have been happy over the past 25000km with the HD springs and bugger all weight on the front.

[DareDevil Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close DareDevil]

I have the HD all round. Slowly adding accessories as I go. When I first fitted the HD I had no accessories other than a tow bar and the factory nudge bar. I was more than happy with the ride and handling.

I was expecting a much harsher ride until I got some more weight on it, but this wasn't the case at all. I wouldn't bother fitting SD. I am having an ARB winch bar fitted tomorrow, but have been happy over the past 25000km with the HD springs and bugger all weight on the front.

Hi Steve

That is the exact response I wanted, because I am not sure whether I will go for a bull bar or rear drawers or tow anything near future, but also dont want to get SD and later find cant fit the bull bar because of that, also any idea how much lift you got initially without load?

[eman Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close eman]

Go the HD all round, especially with the Aux tank in the rear

I have SD rear but use airbags when on a trip, will look at going HD in the rear soon

[stevemc181 Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevemc181]

Hi Steve

That is the exact response I wanted, because I am not sure whether I will go for a bull bar or rear drawers or tow anything near future, but also dont want to get SD and later find cant fit the bull bar because of that, also any idea how much lift you got initially without load?

I found my initial post when I first had it fitted:

Measuring from the centre of the wheels to under guard:
Front Drivers Side = 555mm
Rear Drivers Side = 565mm
Fronts Passenger Side = 552mm
Rear Passengers Side = 570mm

About a 60-70mm lift initially, I haven't measured it again since then. Made a hell of a difference to off-road capability though. I will be adding airbags at some stage, as when I towed our camper with 6 people in the car and loaded to the hilt, there was still a little sag in the rear end.

[grhyso Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close grhyso]

My experience has been the same as steve. I've had the HD's in for 4000km's and wouldn't change them. similar initial lift as steve and also I haven't remeasured yet. I'll eventually get a bull bar and hopefully some drawers also.

[DareDevil Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close DareDevil]

My experience has been the same as steve. I've had the HD's in for 4000km's and wouldn't change them. similar initial lift as steve and also I haven't remeasured yet. I'll eventually get a bull bar and hopefully some drawers also.

Thanks guys, so it seems HD all around, also if anyone has time can you measure and let me know whether the initial 60-70mm lift settles to around 50mm after sometime without adding additional accessories or it keeps on that level
Thanks again

[Scouter1 Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Scouter1]

I have a set of HDs waiting to go in very shortly, glad to hear people have been happy with suspension performance prior to fitting full complement of heavy bits.

[sub888 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sub888]

Mines a mn petrol, should be the same thou. I went HD in the rear and SD in the front as I have gas and no bullbar. I actually find the front a little harsh, the reader is perfect. As my old suspension was sagged a lot more than yours would be the measurements would not mean much but mine went up around 90mm and settled at around 60-70mm.

[Aussie_Dan Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Aussie_Dan]

Here's a thread that may help also: http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/...ad.php?t=35462
Cheers, Dan.

[stevemc181 Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevemc181]

I found my initial post when I first had it fitted:

Measuring from the centre of the wheels to under guard:
Front Drivers Side = 555mm
Rear Drivers Side = 565mm
Fronts Passenger Side = 552mm
Rear Passengers Side = 570mm

About a 60-70mm lift initially, I haven't measured it again since then. Made a hell of a difference to off-road capability though. I will be adding airbags at some stage, as when I towed our camper with 6 people in the car and loaded to the hilt, there was still a little sag in the rear end.

I measured it up again today to check what it has settled to after about 26000kms and lots more weight in it.

I would have around 100 kg in the back + 1/4 tank of fuel and an ARB Deluxe bar on the front.
Measuring from the centre of the wheels to under guard:
Front Drivers Side = 542 (-13mm)
Rear Drivers Side = 558mm (-7 mm)
Fronts Passenger Side = 545mm (-7mm)
Rear Passengers Side = 560mm (-10mm)

So I think it is holding up well as it's done some hard miles on rough roads/ tracks. Would still be sitting at around a 50mm lift from standard.

[Phil Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Phil]

I'd go HD all round if you are fitting an extra tank on the rear.

After my Cape trip I noticed the front had dropped down.
I do have alot stuffed into the front, I've since fitted EHD Lovells and the truck is nice and even again, didn't notice any difference between HD & EHD.... my 2 cents worth.

[sub888 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sub888]

I'd go HD all round if you are fitting an extra tank on the rear.

After my Cape trip I noticed the front had dropped down.
I do have alot stuffed into the front, I've since fitted EHD Lovells and the truck is nice and even again, didn't notice any difference between HD & EHD.... my 2 cents worth.

The op paj is petrol, I would think that HD or EHD would be to heavy in the front, fine in the back. Diesel with acc on the front different story.