SHOCKERS best of best for the PAJ

Lovells springs and Bilstein shocks will give you the best ride for the Pajero

TJM (OME) or ARB (XJS) are two outlets that are probably as good as you will need for normal off-road driving Pete.

Unless the springs are nackered, you would only need new ones if you want a lift for higher clearance.

As you are in SA, you could also check out 4WD Systems (Gear to Goannawhere) at Gilles Plains.
This is where I got mine from. As was explained to me, the standard shocks on my vehicle were 30mm diam. the OME's are better at 35mm, then you can get a 41mm bore set, which are better still. The 4WD Systems shocks are a "no brand" shock imported from Canada, (i.e. no fancy label on them) but are guaranteed to do the job.

I ended up with 41mm adjustable shocks and boy, you will notice the difference straight away.

By replacing the shockers on their own, you will get a noticable improvement in ride on the bitumen and obviously better performance off-road. If you decide at a later date to lift your vehicle say 2", you only need a new set of springs, the same shockers can be used.

Hi Peter,
Am in the middle of researching the same issue for my NM
So far I'm favouring the Bilstiens. Middle of the pack cost wise and have a reputation second to none. Several on the Paj owners forum swear by them (not at them:-))

I'll be using King springs, 2" lift.

Bilstiens $1020
Koni $1245
OME $838
Monroe Magnum TDT $904
Rancho don't make shocks for the NM.

Previous Pajeros I've owned have used OME shocks but was finding them a bit soft on the NH LWB so am looking for something a tad firmerfor the heavier NM.

Good luck
John

Because your paj has a fairly short front shock, I would suggest you go for the largest bore shocks that will fit. This will give more oil volume and help resist fade when on offroad tracks. There are several brands available now with 41mm diameter bore.
Otherwise a set of high pressure monotube shocks, such as bilstein, will also do a good job. A thing to note, is the stock valving for bilstein's is quite hard and you will feel more of the small bumps.

Regards

John D

My formula for the Jack (doing the swap from originals in a few months) might be:
Front - Bilstein mono tube gas (a good perfromer apparently - cooler running than twin tubes - sizeable bore and not likely to get hit by rocks while in the front).
Rear - TJM XGS - good stock offroad shock with double wall for the stones.
Interested if anyone has comments on that approach..... there's money at stake !

well well back to the paj again when will you all learn some thingsnever change my jero is still runing factory gear from new what can i say the handbrake drives it more than me and you all know who we have to keep happy, but it still works well offroad if towing yes then but heavier springs/coils on till then think hard about it cheers chris

The best shock is easy, Bilstien, hands down.

Good suspension for most people is something you cant explain to them, they have to experience it.

The worlds best marketed shock is of course, OME..............