Having a SHOCKING time trying to source parts.

I note that your model is listed in their listings.

I also note that of the several different groups of shocks they sell, none of them claim foam cell.

As for the lift...this 50mm lift...how many mm is that actually?

What you realy want to know is open and closed length of the shockies.

cheers

Hello Bantam and thanks for your reply.
The standard OEM KYB's were less than 12 months old at the time of the trip. In fact, to put a mileage to them, they had probably only done around 3000-5000 kms.
I take on board your comments regarding sticker engineering and the companies who specialize in shockers.
I was suggested an Aussie mob called Oztec and I'll check out what EFS have to offer too.
The 50mm lift was exactly that....50mm.The springs were quoted as something else in inches, but when I fitted them and compared my before and after measurements (centre of the wheel to eyebrow of the guard) it came to 50mm.
The open and closed length of the shockies is obviously important as is the correlation between the compressed length and the point at which the bump stops contact. The last thing you need is coil springs falling out (although this can be overcome) or worse off, the shockers bottoming out before the bump stops do.
Thanks again.....Fab. :)

"I note that your model is listed in their listings." .....

Who's that sorry Bantam? I had a look at EFS and there is no listing for a Pajero io in their catalouge.

Did you mean Koni, KYB or Bilstein?

Fab72
All shocks seem to be listed and sold with only number references instead of including the Open & Compressed/Closed dimensions.

I agree with Bantam and also suggest you contact a suspension crowd who will have those dimensions as their application info over just a number.

I think the 3000km to 5000km out of OE KYB is pretty good but they are just fitted for sales and test drive purposes only.

Earlier Dmax fronts are the same, total non dampening at 5000km. Look good though.


If you jack up the body until the coil begins to have little extension left, that eye/fixing distance would still hold/capture the spring in and also not have the spring hammer the shock OPEN when you are frequently airborne. haha.

I had a 60 series and there is a lot of nitrogen in the atmosphere from a number of sets of ARB shocks I had on it. They usually expired before 30,000km with very easy lives too. No ARB for me

Although expensive, cheaper if imported, the Bilsteins and Konis will end up costing you less. Some require a shield from stones though due to single wall ie better performance.

Cheers
Ross M

I have had great results from these guys. They did a 45mm lift on my 120 Prado and installed their own adjustable shocks all round. Have done about 60k km, at least 40k touring on dirt, corries, etc plus a bit of firetrail and track work. They are still going strong and I'm very happy.

Their upper range shocks are re-buildable, not throw-aways. If you buy non-adjustable they can valve them to suit your application.

Worth a phone call I reckon.

Ususal "no personal interest or benefit" disclaimer.

Cheers

One thing to remember is....NEVER trust the web site...I don't know how many times I've been told "its all on the web site"...well it never is.

I'm not mutch into pajeros...but there is a listing for 4 different pageros in your year model on the EFS web site...surely one if them fits yours.

cheers

I said
"Have done about 60k km, at least 40k touring on dirt, corries, etc plus a bit of firetrail and track work."

Oops, looked up the wrong record in my file. The shocks that I was talking about (in the car now) have only done 30k, half on dirt, etc.

I'm still happy with them. Sorry about the bum steer.

Hello Bantam,
Out of all the Pajero's listed on the EFS website, none of them are the same model as mine. Mine does not start with a "N" prefix for the model code, rather it starts with a "Q" eg: QA.


Hence the mistake made by many spare parts interpreters despite me repeating the model code to them several times.


For all intents and purposes, I'm searching for the shocks by the other more well known applications eg: Rodeo, Hilux and Terrano.
Cheers....Fab.

G'Day Kevin,
I always try to add a bit of bite to my thread titles....it draws the crowd in and with the crowd comes a wealth of knowledge.

As per my original question, I was after feedback on the different manufacturers I listed and also any feedback regarding the all new wizz bang foam cell technology.

What I've ascertained so far is that it really is a bit hit and miss with no one shocker being the bees knees for every make and model. Also, the only people that advised AGAINST foam cell shocks were ARB who incidentally don't have foam cell shocks in their product range.

What I'm leaning towards is the Iron Man Foam Cell shocks part # 24636FE which are listed for a whole heap of other models including Hilux and Rodeo (not Pajero io) BUT I know from part list comparisons that the compression and extended length and mounting sizes are identical. The only unknown is the valving which may give me a too hard or too soft ride. I'm going to have to take a chance with that unless I go and pay $500+ for Koni's with adjustable valving. At $300 for the pair of Iron Man's, I'm willing to take a chance. I've got some play in tyre pressures to soften the ride if need be and they can't be any worse than the "straws" that are the original KYB's.

Another adventure...????? For sure!
Later this year...perhaps around Sept/Oct across to Ceduna, up Googs, thru Coober Pedy, around the back of the breakaways, up the Oodnadatta Track to Mt.Dare, back across the Simpson (at a slower rate this time) then from Birdsville, rather than head back thru Marree, I'm going to head off to Cordillo Downs for some photography and head home thru Silverton, Broken Hill and the Barrier Highway.

The one after that will be to take in some of Len Beadell's "roads". I do a lot of reading of Australian History and Len's books have always fascinated me. You could say he's my hero. I'd like to take in some of the GCR and Gilles weather station too.

After that it will be either Cape York or to possibly be the first "io" to go the full length of the Canning Stock route. (With others of course). I love a challenge and a well planned trip and set up vehicle is capable of going just about anywhere if you take it easy enough....well that's what I think.

Thanks for the feedback and the fact your Iron Man's didn't give you grief is a vote for them. Remembering that even a full loaded io is still lighter than a Challenger.

Fab....io.

G'Day Kevin.... mate, that's a great idea. I'm not sure of the exact dates (depends on work and when they plan to have their 2 week shut down) but I'll do my best to make it. If need be, I'll do the reverse route or a hybrid version of it.

I'll check out the planned meet up now.
Cheers...Fab-io

Fab. Talked to my mechanic today about shockers on the Challenger for a Cape York trip. He is a bit of a 4WD guru. He said foam filled every time for corrugations for better heat dissapation and that Iron Man is a good brand.
Cheers, Kevin

That's awesome news Kevin.
Thanks mate. I'll be fitting my other goodies this weekend then I have to do a final measure up on extension length etc before I order my IronMans.

Fab.