What Shockers should I buy?
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 19:59
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PhilZD30Patrol
Hi
I want to fit new shockers to my Patrol GU Station wagon with a stock standard
suspension
The vehicle is mostly used for highways, corrugated dirt roads and rough tracks. I travel loaded with
bush camping gear, food and
water for 2 people and do not tow a trailer.
What brands of shockers give good service and what brands should I avoid?
Cheers
Phil
Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:26
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:26
How long is a piece of string??
Monroe have been in the game for a very long time..
The fact that they have remained in business for so long suggests to me that they are good at what they do...
Aaand.... they are made right here in Oz!
Well worth a look, IMO... (YMMV)
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:44
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:44
Ed, just a story. A relative asked me to look over his 60series yesterday before he does the Canning. I looked at the Old Man Emu shocks (made by Monroe), and wondered how old they were - turns out they were put on 25years ago, and are apparently still working fine.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 02:51
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 02:51
G'day Phil,
Why am I not surprised??
Catch ya later...;-))
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Reply By: Member - 120scruiser (NSW) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 21:05
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 21:05
Go EFS. Great product at a great price.
I can't fault them.
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Reply By: Member - Brett C (WA) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 21:39
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 21:39
I have always been happy with my Konis and Kings.
This is now my fourth 4WD and touch wood no problems at all todate. Carries load
well, great articulation, adjustable and rebuildable (so I have been told).
Fair price...a little more expensive then sum, but for me they have been worth every penny.
Good luck with your setup.
Brett...
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Follow Up By: AJD - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:07
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:07
Must agree, Koni shocks and King springs do it for me.
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Follow Up By: AJD - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:10
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:10
I did used to run EFS but 2 of them died after one trip on the
Oodnadatta track, they were less than a year old.
They did fix them as a warranty claim but that isn't much help in the middle of nowhere.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 23:10
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 23:10
Nutha vote for Konis.
The 90 series are very nice $800 a pr.
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Reply By: Been-Everywhereman - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 00:31
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 00:31
45mm in whatever you buy...
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Reply By: Member - Gareth P (VIC) - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 01:01
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 01:01
I have old man emu in my 2003 patrol, and could not be happier! The service from ARB, and the follow up has been second to none
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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 09:34
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 09:34
Used to have Rancho but upgraded to Konis about 2 months ago and so far I am very happy with Koni's and if you have the money then go for the Konis
They can be rebuild in a couple of years for very cheap
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Reply By: Member - Rodney B- Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 12:19
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 12:19
Phil fitted OME to my 80 series 2 years ago and they are fabulous also had them on my 60 series for years with no problems.
Rod
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Reply By: ozwasp - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 21:15
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 21:15
Hi
Don't buy the foam filled shockies
Although they are the latest thing, the foam breaks down
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Follow Up By: madfisher - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 23:06
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 23:06
I have also heard they cause damage by being to hard.
Cheers Pete
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