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    New shocks

    Hey guys,

    Looking at replacing shock absorbers as they have upwards of 140k on them by now and we are heading to Gibb River Road from Adelaide doing all the corrugations including mitchell falls and kalumburu and then coming back via the Tanami. So would rather not have to deal with busted shocks in the middle of nowhere.

    I've got a 2 inch lift on an '09 GU. Running Dobinson springs with Dobinson rear shocks and lovell front shocks.

    Wondering if anyone has first hand recommendations of what to replace with without spending my entire lifes savings, maybe even replace springs (necessary or not?)

    Also if putting new shocks in would you bother taking a spare shock on the trip or not? Taking a camper trailer so space not too much of a problem.

    Appreciate the thoughts.

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    Id fit some EFS shocks if they fail their warranty should cover it
    also take a spare front and rear as well

    You can buy Pin to eye adaptors for shockers that way you'll only need to take one spare
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    My Patrol has been pounded over many ks, replace shocks every 40 to 50,000 ks. Best lot so far have been OMEs
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    I do believe the OMG are good for the conditions that you'll be traveling on and yes take spares.
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    a remote reservoir shock would be ideal but they cost an arm and a leg
    What area are you in I have some spare shocks here for you if nearby
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    Quote Originally Posted by TimE View Post
    My Patrol has been pounded over many ks, replace shocks every 40 to 50,000 ks. Best lot so far have been OMEs
    Ha. 1 minute, you must type quicker.
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    I have 90 series konies. Huge shocks and yes cost a bit but after pounding all day, day after day they never lost dampening and never got hot. Fully loaded huge corrugations all day. Never regretted the outlay. Can feel them pull everything back down on "woopee-doos". One of the best mods I've done (for a tourer).

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    Same Plassy, got the 90's on the ute and happy so far! Their diameters 'just' fit ! Not the cheapest things ever bought but I too hate doing things twice :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    Same Plassy, got the 90's on the ute and happy so far! Their diameters 'just' fit ! Not the cheapest things ever bought but I too hate doing things twice :-)
    Yes they only just fit in a small vehicle like a patrol. Usually installed in coaches, but fully adjustable and rebuildable too.

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    Bloody great long term investment I'm hoping;-)

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