DB9 rear shocks

[ian448]

I know this has been asked before but from reading the threads there doesnt appear to be a definative answer , is there a straight forward replacement shock for the early DB9 apart from the original spec multimatic ones ?

[paulrog1]

Very good question, I've been looking for an answer for this problem for quite a while.

Although the shocks on my 2004 DB9 aren't leaking yet I'd like to know my options.

Bilstein just list for 2008 onwards but i'm sure the early DB9 can go to Bilstein as BR offers the option, the OEM dampers are ridiculously priced.

No info on the web, nowhere, I think AM parts are taking us for a ride as they know the info to replace these for another make is almost non existent so we'll just bend over and get fked up the arse and pay £500 per damper unit which is outrageous.

We need someone to give us some info on replacements

[ian448]

My thought exactly, I can’t see a reason why the bilstein shocks fitted to the 2008 cars wouldn’t fit an earlier model

[Veg]

There are loads of threads on this and like you I'm still looking for an answer for my Vantage!

Yes Bilstiens are a direct swop but you need the springs too as they are rated differently (multimatics and their springs are very different ratings). For my Vantage that comes in at £3,500 before fitting! The change does transform the ride of the car,

There are KW shocks and Nitron which I had on my RS2 and TVR(s) respectively but these had soft bushings whereas the ones for Aston seem to be hard bushed so the ride may have very little compliance or be very noisy/metallic sounding. They also cost the best part of £3k so might as well go OEM.

In the States there are BC Racing which seem to have soft bushings and at £1,150 seem a bargain but who knows how they will cope with UK roads. Anyone willing?

Edited by Veg on Tuesday 13th October 10:04

[ian448]

By the sound of it then the bilsteins are a non starter then if you have to buy new springs

[Veg]

Billies are expensive as you will need all 4 corners doing hence £3,500. BC racing might work if you want to be a Guinea Pig for those of us not brave enough!

[Riddochg]

Veg I have Nitrons on my Vantage. Fitted by David Appleby. Nice and compliant, no harshness compared with the originals. Having said that James Appleby who fitted them set them on pipe & slippers mode for me

[Veg]

Mine's an early stock car, bar the cats, so it looks amazing. I rented a V12 for a couple years ( think they call it a lease plan) and the V8V looked so much better IMHO.....but tne dynamic shocks and springs are shocking! Got to go