Shockies for an 03 Navara
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RussellP
My 03/03 TD Navara Dual Cab has just racked up 42K and the shocks are basically history. I've fitted a a pair of Load Plus helper springs after reading about them on this
forum. They made a hugh difference. However, even they can no longer compensate for the state of the shocks.
I'm currently leaning towards a set of Ranchos 9000s front and rear. Mainly because I tow a tripple horse float every second weekend and would like to firm up the rear end when doing this, but still ahve the option of "softening" it the rest of the time.
Has anyone had any experiences with the Ranchos, or have a preferred set up for the Navara?
thanks
Russell
Reply By: TheWommy - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 05:41
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 05:41
We tow a horse float and have current model Navara and fitted Monroe Gas Magnums and have no complaints. I would not fit Ranchos to my kids peddle car after the experiences I have seen others have
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Follow Up By: RussellP - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 16:43
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 16:43
Curious, I fitted Monroe Gas to my previous 4x4 (a Triton Dual Cab) and the thing ended up riding like a go cart, bouncing all over the place and just too harsh.
I've put the Ranchos on the rear last night and they have made a hugh difference. I'm still playing around with the settings to see which one works the best.
What experiences did others have that you have seen?
Russell
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Reply By: navaraman - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 10:05
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 10:05
I've got OMEs (shocks, torsion bars and rear leafs) on
mine (99 model) but I spoke to a guy with an 03 model with the same set up and he was very happy with it. It's made a huge difference to
mine, I don't tow anything but usually have a fair weight in the back as i use it as a work vehicle.
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Follow Up By: RussellP - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 16:53
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 16:53
Thanks for the info.
I was going down the OME route, but the bloke at the
shop reckoned that the OME's were too harsh. Given my previous experience (see reply above), I didn't want another harsh rider. However, it looks like they work pretty
well for you and the other guy.
I fitted the Ranchos on the back last night (the fronts are on order). I'll give them a week or two and report back.
If they don't work out, I'll give the OME's a try.
Russell
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Reply By: Utemad - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 18:03
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 18:03
Just depends on what a persons perceptions are when they talk about if it was too hard or soft and what they prefer.
My 97 Rodeo was to soft on the front and too stiff on the rear when standard. I put OME heavy duty shocks on the front (also has ARB winch bar and Ox winch) to stiffen it up and have standard Isuzu shocks on the back with OME greasable shackles. The greasable shackles really smoothed the ride out on the rear.
Most of my driving is unloaded bitumen. With some lightly loaded and heavily loaded
camping trips.
Maybe you should look at the greasable shackles to smooth things out a little bit?
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Follow Up By: RussellP - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 21:36
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 21:36
Thanks for the info.
Agree on the perceptions angle.
I hadn't given too much thought to the greasable shackles and didn't realise that they would have that much impact on the ride quality.
I'll check out some OME ones and see how they go.
again,
thanks Russell
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Follow Up By: Utemad - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 22:07
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 22:07
I didn't think they would improve ride either. I just thought I wouldn't have to replace the rubber ones so often. When I fitted the greasables would have been the 3rd time and it is a PITA.
I was pleasantly surprised with the improved ride quality.
Hope it all works for you.
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