Rear Shockers Advise

Hi Cobber,

We have Tough Dog Ralphs all round. Suspension also has Polyairs, OME springs and torsion bars. We don't tow a van and are usually on the heavy side and this set up works well for us. Other friends of ours have similar set ups but use OME shocks and have had good service, although the more corregations and weight, the more you need bigger shocks with better heat dissipation. Bilsteins also give good service.
Take your time and any of these combinations should do you well. Have a good trip.

Jim

Polyairs are fantastic !!!

I vote for Koni's yes they cost a bit more but there is a good reason for that. They are also rebuildable when the time comes

I've just gone to Bilstein monotube high pressure gas on the front of our 100 (low stone damage risk and alleged to run cooler than twin tubes) - put TJM XGS twin tube HP gas on the back (huge rocket launchers with 45mm piston - and tack welded stone protection).... the XGS comes in an hydraulic only version too - not sure of the application for that type though. I'm now towing a new 2300kg tare Trakmaster - no poly bags on the car - HR weight distribution hitch seems all I need. Not used the rig in anger to date, but had that shock formula on my Jackaroo for plenty of bush travel and it was a winner for me.

I run Tough Dogs front and rear. I have the adjustable type but would warn you against these as, on the rear at least, the adjusting knob is very easily knocked off on any sort of rough terrain, and you may end up with the shockies running on soft when you need them hard.
While they do perform well until damaged, I will not have them again.