Landcruiser 100 series shock choice
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 02, 2023 at 11:44
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Malcom M
Had another Bilstein shock fall to pieces on me so its time to be rid of the damn things forever.
Just wondering what modern shocks others are running now.
We mainly do extended dirt travelling with bad corrugations so fade resistance is important.
Enjoy a bit of
rock climbing and serious off road stuff.
Usually towing a 2 tonne trailer, the truck is heavy.
Truck has a 2" lift.
My choices are down to:
Koni Raid 90's (~$1200 a pair)
Superior Engineering Adjustable 2.0 Monotube Remote Reservoir (~$780 a pair)
Dobinsons MRA59-A786 Remote Reservoir (~$1280 a pair)
I like the Konis but would like remote reservoirs for fade resistance.
Some Dobinson user say the shocks are too soft even though adjustable.
With LCOOL vanishing, I'm having difficulty finding user opinion so asking here.
Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Sunday, Apr 02, 2023 at 15:09
Sunday, Apr 02, 2023 at 15:09
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Further to the above, you may care to read what Mick Hutton has to say about shockers
here..
Mick reported on the shocks over a period from 2007 to 2016. I believe that he continued using them beyond 2016 but did not report further.
Extracts from his report were……………
"Koni Raid 90s have completed 242,818 kms (39 commercial desert trips & 9 private desert trips)"
"It has nearly got to the stage where I almost forget about our shock absorbers apart from checking the bushes and putting a hand on them after a rough bit to
check the temperature."
"It’s really simple; these big heavy Koni’s seem to be verging on indestructible. Our results should speak to Koni’s reliability."
And I can guarantee that Mick is not a product endorser for reward. In fact, it is rare for him to recommend any product.
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Follow Up By: Malcom M - Sunday, Apr 02, 2023 at 15:14
Sunday, Apr 02, 2023 at 15:14
Thank you Allan. Much appreciated
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