What is better Koni 82 or 88 series??

My 82's have had a good beating on many a corrugated kilometre over the last 2 years (Jackaroo) and still seem happy. Being mono tube gas, I only went Koni on the front - twin tube XGS gas on the back - more resitant to stones in my view.

Hi Gompy - went through the same a few months ago with my GU.
The suppliers in Qld said -stay with the 82 series, the 88 are overkill for a Patrol. They could have sold me either. Now have an 82 series on each corner...................Keith

Hi,i have the 82s in my 100s and they are more than fine,50,000km and no problems cheers Paul

Hows it going Gompy,

Not 100% sure but think the numbered series shocks are old now .

Put a set of 'Heavy Track' shocks all round after the Ranchos gave up the ghost , only options were 'Heavy Track' or 'Raid'

I decided to get these just before going away ,as you do , paid approx $1200 not fitted 18 months ago. Have had no problems with them since.

Not money wasted though , a guy was telling me a couple of weeks ago was given a ruined set , got them rebuilt for a couple of hundred, even a respray and new stickers !

Hope this helps you out ,

Glenn.

Hi, I got a quote for the heavy tracks (82's) of $760, the 88's $1200 but no price for the 90 series (raid) because they are considered competition shocks only.

I've had both 82 and 88 series Koni's. The 82 where on my 97 Jackaroo and the 88 where on my previous 2000 GU Patrol. Now IMHO if you intend on doing a fair amount of outback gravel road touring then spend the little extra on the 88 series. If your only going to do the occasional trek then the 82 series will be more than fine.......For what it is worth, what value do you put on a comfortable ride in the bush? IMHO the 88series where better....

Hi Gompy,
i got my set of long travel Koni's from G.S.A in slacks creek brissy,done about 180,000km's had a small leak in one back shock, had both rebuilt at G.S.A not a worry wouldn't have any others a ripper shock.
cheers
hoest john

Hey Gompy ,

Check out item 190139289929 on eBay , currently $775 !

Glenn.