G or Foam Shocks???

Submitted: Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 13:55

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Suspension

There is an unfortunate but realistic fact about purchasing a new 4WD - it won't come fitted with a suspension system designed to carry the kind of load you'll pack for a serious outback trip.

Jock69

Could you please give me some info regarding the above, as I am going to the Kimberly region for a cpl of years and am wondering what sort fo shocks to put on my Prado.. Thanks

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Reply By: Jock69 - Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 13:59

Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 13:59

I meant Gas

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Reply By: David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Alongs - Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 14:23

Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 14:23

For the Kimberley and many gravel roads of Australia, gas is fine. On the Gunbarrel and Canning this year, (4000k of corrugations) we noticed that the gas shocks tended to get hotter and many failed. I've talked to ARB and hey tell me their gas shocks won't get as hot as some due to low pressure gas. Foam is superior in such situations. So is straight oil. I opted this time for Koni double acting oil with no gas after 3 of my gas shocks failed on the Canning this year.

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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 20:10

Monday, Dec 29, 2008 at 20:10

Read a review a while ago that said that once foam shocks overheat you throw them away whereas gas and oil recover somewhat and can continue to be used.
Doubtless someone will either confirm or deny the above

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