C/Trailer Shockies

Thanks John, I didn't give that a thought - maybe I might just talk to one of the local trailer manufacturers.
cheers,
Laz

That is a point - I noted when buying some HD gas TJM XGS awhile back for the cruiser that they had a purely hydraulic version available too - the bloke on the counter said that some applications are better off without the HP gas. I guess suspension design and the average load would be the main players - hell - an engineer probably did the original design for A Swag .... maybe he knew what he was doing ? :-o)

I thought an engineer knowing what he is doing is as rare as rocking horse bleep .
cheers, Laz

Thanks Notso,
The only problem is that the ones I have pulled out have no markings on them and are pretty badly pitted - but I will take one to a local trailer manufacturer and see what they can do.
cheers, Laz

Thanks Dave,
Tried to give Aussie Swag a call but they must be having the week off between Xmas and N/Year... so I rang Pedders and I am taking the old shockie down there tomorrow for them to measure to quote me a Touring Black.
cheers, Laz

Hi Laz

They have done well so far on the C/T having done the Gibb River Rd, Tanami, Buntine and Buchanan Highway's, half way up to Cape York to name a few of the trips. Had them of resently to check them and still as good as new apart from a lot of stone chipping. Will be interested to hear how you go at Pedders tomorrow.

Cheers Dave

Hi Dave,

After visiting my local Pedders dealer this morning, I have ordered a pair of Touring Blacks for the A/Swag (Challenger). He said the ones that I pulled off the trailer where only a single action shockie which only restricted the uprise. He also said that they supply these to not only the local camper trailer manufacturer (Robust) but Pedders in general supply to Australian Offroad Campers located on the Qld Sunshine Coast.

If your worried about the stone chipping on your shockies a good idea to protect them is to get a piece of 2-3mm rubber about 50-75mm wide and the full length of the shockie extended and zippy tie it to the top half of it.

Also this will probably open a new discussion but, I heard that Monroe actually make the shockies for Pedders but to their specifications, which I forgot to ask when I was there - will ask Monday when I pick up the new Shocks.

cheers, Laz