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    Broken Shocker

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    Broke a rear shocker at the Grampians. I think it was caused on the way up the mountains. I had to dodge a DH racing down the twisting road. The Old Trol's body rolled a hell of a lot and we hit a pot hole as I steered back onto the road.

    It seems a bit of a co-incidence that it has happened after fitting the coil tower brace which came with a 10mm urethane spacer.

    I have a two inch lift fitted. Before I buy a replacement, do I have to take the spacer into account?
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    Spoke to the local Pedders bloke, as the suspension is theirs and he reckons the shocker has "topped out". And a pair of replacements is $210 each for foam shocks.

    Any input is welcome, cheers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mudnut View Post
    Spoke to the local Pedders bloke, as the suspension is theirs and he reckons the shocker has "topped out". And a pair of replacements is $210 each for foam shocks.

    Any input is welcome, cheers.
    Yeah thats what it looks like to me as well,
    get one slightly longer again to compensate for the DH's.
    You'll need a pair as the other one will top out soon
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    I talked to Autopro, and explained about the spacer and was told I can get a pair of Munroe to match $200 in total. So that maybe the way to go.

    The spring number is a Pedders number 7853 L. The "L" Denotes left hand side.
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    @mudnut your shocks must have been on the limit if 10mm is all it took to render it U/S
    Anyway $200 is not very painfull eh.

    Do you need to measure full droop and full compression to pick the shock
    or just full droop Doh yeah full droop I say that with a smile too lol
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    I have no idea what or where to measure so hence the questions. The shocks and springs came from BA a while ago.
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    I have 15mm spacers I want to put in [all around]
    but will need to see first if shocks will suit it /
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    I have placed a request for further information regarding the length at Autopro. I have fitted an old shocker for the moment.
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    Is there any markings on the outer housing from the coil sring?

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