The Cost of Aftermarket Shockies !
Submitted: Friday, Mar 22, 2002 at 01:00
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Peter Gordon
Good day there. The time came for me to replace the shocks on my 100 series. I started getting some quotes to replace them and almost went into melt down. Not having unlimited funds, but wanting the best for MY application I started looking.
I started at the top with Koni adjustables ($442.00 pr), Rancho's RS9000 ($350.00 pr), Nitrochargers ($250.00 pr), Monroe Gas Magnums ($198.00 )pr and SURPRISE, SURPRISE, original Toyota ($155.92 pr, All prices quoted in Tasmania).
Are original Japanese shocks so bad they have to be sold at a huge discount to move them, or is it that the alleged top shocks last nearly 3 times as long as the originals before they fade or break (
mine have just covered 100,000 k's), or am I and the 4WD consumers being whitewashed by very clever marketing and advertising?
I have sucummed and just ordered a full set of Rancho RS9000's, but I feel knumbed by the experience. Is this just me or do others feel the same?
Please let me know it's not just me! Cheers, From someone waiting for the next thing to wear out!
Reply By: Alex - Friday, Mar 22, 2002 at 01:00
Friday, Mar 22, 2002 at 01:00
G'day,
not being a 100 series owner, I can't comment on the original shockies fitted to them, but in my experience
original shocies are at best a compromise, and while they do last a fair while, their damping leaves a lot to be desired.
The originals on my (coil sprung) 4wd were not gas pressurised, and only had rebound damping. Not surprisingly
they faded very quickly on corrugations or rough tracks. I replaced them (at about 100 000km, and still working fine) with monroe gas magnums which totally
transformed the vehicle. It now rides and handles much better than before, and I have never regretted the purchase.
I hope you are similarly pleased with your choice. Cheers, Alex
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