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Koni Shocks for GU Patrol.

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 22:48

Member - Slim


I am in the market for a set of replacement shocks for my Patrol. Can I get some advice regarding the price per pair that I should expect to pay. Also any other thoughts on after market shocks for this application. Thanks in anticipation.

Regards,

Slim.
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AnswerID: 78713   Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 23:21

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Well depends on your budget, your travel intentions etc.

Konis, are THE best. but you do pay for it.. Lots more than others, upto double.

Have a good look at them, they are great. No doubting it.

But also have a look at OME kit, very happy with mine, the budget wouldnt stretch to Koni's for my liftkit....
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AnswerID: 78714   Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 23:23

don vale replied:

I have some brand new GU shocks in a box for sale, springs as well.

make me an offer!!!
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FollowupID: 338280   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 08:57

Rosco posted:

Don
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AnswerID: 78716   Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 23:27

don vale replied:

Forgot to mention, I have Koni's with Kings springs and would not have any it any other way, they are the best but you will pay approx $1200.
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AnswerID: 78722   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 00:44

28patrol replied:

I, and and a number of others in the club, have gone with OME. Have not had a problem with them. Can't remember the cost but it was cheaper than OEM and works better so far
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AnswerID: 78733   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 08:29

Member - Raymond replied:

Hi Slim
How long do you intend to keep the GU. If it is for the long haul then it is well worth the Koni's. The GU wagon I had, we fit OME and I ended up getting two replaced in the year (I know this is not normal and they were changed without fuss) With the Ute went back to Koni's, plus they were adjustable for the extra roll with the camper on the back. Had Koni's on the F1004X4 for 11 years and 350000 with no problems.
If you are keep the GU (and Nissan's go on and on and on) then go the extra cost.
Recommend the King Springs as well
Ray
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AnswerID: 78764   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 12:05

Member - AndrewPatrol replied:

Just paid $200 ea for Konis
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AnswerID: 78802   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 19:29

sean replied:

Be careful with OME.

On a recent canning trip 2 vehicles had NEW OME suspension. One set of front shocks lasted 300kms and the other vehicle also did the shocks well before the end of the trip. NEW shocks with warranty?? Guess what, ARB did not honor. I had bilstein that were 25000 kms old and they lasted the trip - just. Back units are now leaking oil but front are still fine.

So it depends on what you are going to use the shocks for but I dont think any of the budget OME are comparable to a quality shock.

Sean
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AnswerID: 78803   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 19:41

mr diamond replied:

gday slim.
i priced some koni for you today around 400 pair.
i priced some for mine a bit more than that so i ordered my pedders foam cell.
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AnswerID: 78807   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 19:53

Brew69(SA) replied:

I have just put some koni's on my GQ patrol with EFS springs.......i got my koni's from Roachie and sent them to Melbourne to get reconditioned at Top performance. Cost for 4 shocks to be reconditioned...($304)...Just thought it was worth a mention as the extra you pay up front for new ones may well balance out when u have them reconditioned the next time. Only been in for 2 weeks but seem to be the goods.
Beer is evil.........And i am an evil man.
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AnswerID: 78837   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 21:57

jon jenkins replied:

Hi Wiz

Have a GU and replaced the shocks with Monroe Gas shocks coz couldn't afford a set of "better" ones (Kings medium springs already fitted). Did a trip across the Gulf (east to west) and then home (NSW) via Alice and the desert (at nearly 3 tonnes!!). Still going strong a year later. I know they are not "cool" but would have no hesitation in replacing with same.

Dr Jon Jenkins MLC
Parliament House Sydney NSW
www.trac.org.au
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FollowupID: 338262   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 23:55

Member - Slim posted:


Thanks to all for your valued thoughts, I will soak it all up and make a decision in the near future,

Regards,

Slim.
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AnswerID: 78927   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 14:37

Member - Hugh (WA) replied:

Slim,

Give me a call at home. Since we last met I've fitted Kings/Koni suspension to the GU. I got these for trade price via friend in industry. Also looked into the options on spring rates, etc and you can check out the finished package on my beast, take for drive, etc.

Regards,
Hugh
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FollowupID: 338432   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 22:40

Member - Slim posted:


Thanks Hugh, I'll give you a call..

Regards,

Slim.
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