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....

don vale replied:

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

make me an offer!!!

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.

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

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

Member - AndrewPatrol replied:

Just paid $200 ea for Konis

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

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.

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.

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

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