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What Shockers should I buy?

Submitted: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 19:59

PhilZD30Patrol

Hi

I want to fit new shockers to my Patrol GU Station wagon with a stock standard suspension

The vehicle is mostly used for highways, corrugated dirt roads and rough tracks. I travel loaded with bush camping gear, food and water for 2 people and do not tow a trailer.

What brands of shockers give good service and what brands should I avoid?

Cheers
Phil

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AnswerID: 313698   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:26

Member - Ed. C. (QLD) replied:

How long is a piece of string??

Monroe have been in the game for a very long time..
The fact that they have remained in business for so long suggests to me that they are good at what they do...

Aaand.... they are made right here in Oz!

Well worth a look, IMO... (YMMV)



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FollowupID: 579772   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:44

Member - Phil G (SA) posted:

Ed, just a story. A relative asked me to look over his 60series yesterday before he does the Canning. I looked at the Old Man Emu shocks (made by Monroe), and wondered how old they were - turns out they were put on 25years ago, and are apparently still working fine.
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FollowupID: 579815   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 02:51

Member - Ed. C. (QLD) posted:

G'day Phil,
Why am I not surprised??

Catch ya later...;-))


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AnswerID: 313717   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 21:05

Member - 120scruiser (NSW) replied:

Go EFS. Great product at a great price.
I can't fault them.
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AnswerID: 313728   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 21:39

Member - Brett C (WA) replied:

I have always been happy with my Konis and Kings.

This is now my fourth 4WD and touch wood no problems at all todate. Carries load well, great articulation, adjustable and rebuildable (so I have been told).

Fair price...a little more expensive then sum, but for me they have been worth every penny.

Good luck with your setup.

Brett...
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FollowupID: 579878   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:07

AJD posted:


Must agree, Koni shocks and King springs do it for me.
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FollowupID: 579879   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:10

AJD posted:


I did used to run EFS but 2 of them died after one trip on the Oodnadatta track, they were less than a year old.

They did fix them as a warranty claim but that isn't much help in the middle of nowhere.

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FollowupID: 579973   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 23:10

Truckster (Vic) posted:

Nutha vote for Konis.

The 90 series are very nice $800 a pr.
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AnswerID: 313755   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 00:31

Been-Everywhereman replied:

45mm in whatever you buy...
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AnswerID: 313757   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 01:01

Member - Gareth P (VIC) replied:

I have old man emu in my 2003 patrol, and could not be happier! The service from ARB, and the follow up has been second to none

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AnswerID: 313796   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 09:34

Member - Troll 81 (QLD) replied:

Used to have Rancho but upgraded to Konis about 2 months ago and so far I am very happy with Koni's and if you have the money then go for the Konis

They can be rebuild in a couple of years for very cheap

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AnswerID: 313822   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 12:19

Member - Rodney B replied:

Phil fitted OME to my 80 series 2 years ago and they are fabulous also had them on my 60 series for years with no problems.

Rod

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AnswerID: 313907   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 21:15

ozwasp replied:

Hi

Don't buy the foam filled shockies

Although they are the latest thing, the foam breaks down
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FollowupID: 579970   Submitted: Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 23:06

madfisher posted:

I have also heard they cause damage by being to hard.
Cheers Pete
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