Dobinson shocks

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:55
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G'day

just returned to Tas. after 4 months travelling through WA - one of the front shocks on the troopy has sprung a leak, so I'm up for a replacement pair - have had DOBINSON shocks recommended to me, but as I have never heard of them am checking to see if anyone using the forum has had experience with them?

thanks
Terry
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Reply By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:59

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:59
My son has Dobinson shocks (and springs) on his GQ. They were recommended by others who have used them and the 4WD shop where he had the work done.

Very good so far, but he has only done about 1000KM with them so far and one day of off roading.
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Follow Up By: honestjohn - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 20:22

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 20:22
spend the extra money mate and fit konis never had a problem in the last 5 years plus thery'e rebuildable
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 10:03

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 10:03
there was a thread on these few days ago, probably only a page or 2 back.
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Reply By: Member - Bruce and Anne - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 10:42

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 10:42
Probably one of the best spring makers in Australia, located in Rockhampton Qld, very old business. My last set of shocks were replaced at 100Ks. My rear leaf springs are still as good as when they were made.
Cheers Bruce.
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 11:17

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 11:17
I agree with others, that they make great springs with great back up service if needed. BUT I would say the shockies left a little to be desired and only had them on for a few thousand k's. When explained to Dobinsons what they were being used for they themselves refunded the price of the shocks and told me to go buy Old Man Emu and I haven't look back since. I still run Dobinson coils and they are only just recently starting to show their age but they have done a very hard 280000km with a lot of heavy loads.

Hope it helps,
Trevor.
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Reply By: crewser - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 19:06

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 19:06
Got them on my cruiser done around 10,000ks no problem yet. got mine for $100 a shock to suit 3" lift. so far so good.
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Reply By: Balls - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 21:26

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 21:26
There in Rockhampton QLD, small biusness, good product, had them on my 100 series Standard lancriuser with lift kit.
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Reply By: mike w (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 22:17

Tuesday, Dec 05, 2006 at 22:17
Have them on the rodeo, done about 25,000 and are still going strong. No complaints, nice ride etc
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