D2 Shock towers on a D1?

[fishEH]

Will the front shock towers from a D2 fit on a D1? I don't see why not since I'm running D2 tower securing rings on my D1 towers. Will the clearance heightwise be an issue?

 

[Jake1996D1]

Yes they should fit. Never done it personally but I dont see why not.

 

[fishEH]

Yes they should fit. Never done it personally but I dont see why not.

Yeah I thought they would. It would be one less part I have to fab or buy new.
Saw you in some of the ROTR vids, truck looks good.

 

[Jake1996D1]

Thanks ran flawlessly until she took a drink

 

[robertf]

yes, they work

 

[Macro1]

Just replaced mine with D2 shock towers and lower mounts from Rovertym an hour ago. Works like a charm.

FWI: Bilstein 7100 shocks are FREAKIN' AWESOME! Well worth every penny. Much better than the regular Bilsteins, OME, and the OME Nitrus Sport!

 

[Jimmy]

Done it as well. I personally swapped out the metric hardware and went to standard hardware to match the Fox shocks. A little grinding, drilling and welding and it's done.

 

[Lake_Bueller]

Ditto. I'm running the DII front lower portion on mine. I have the lowered towers on the top side.

 

[ptschram]

I've put them on Discos and Defenders. Transparent swap.

 

[p m]

Paul, what is the height difference between the centerline of the D2 upper shock attachment and the top of D1 turret?

 

[MUSKYMAN]

OMG welcome to last decade guys...people have been doing this for 10 years!!

 

[ptschram]

Paul, what is the height difference between the centerline of the D2 upper shock attachment and the top of D1 turret?

Beats me! I can find out though.

 

[p m]

Thanks Paul - I have some 5125 Bilsteins that need a good home, and are too soft for the rear of a D1.

 

[greenD1]

someone educate me... why put d2 shock towers on a d1?

 

[fishEH]

someone educate me... why put d2 shock towers on a d1?

D1 shock towers accept pin style shocks. D2 towers accept eye style shocks. Many of the longer travel shocks are only available in eye to eye bushings.

 

[robertf]

pm

I had to go outside anyway so I did a quick measurement. I get about 9.5 from bottom of flange to bottom of tower on a D1, 10" from bottom of tower to centerline of bolt on D2 tower.

 

[Jake1996D1]

Hmm thats good info to have for future use.... soo what to run in the front... hmmm

 

[p m]

pm

I had to go outside anyway so I did a quick measurement. I get about 9.5 from bottom of flange to bottom of tower on a D1, 10" from bottom of tower to centerline of bolt on D2 tower.

Thanks, it is very useful.