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    Best shocks/coils for a GQ that never goes off-road (no lift)

    Hi guys I'm in the process of restoring a '91 LWB GQ. It still has the factory suspension and I can say the shocks aren't doing much anymore. The car never goes off-road, never tows and never carries a load, apart from the LPG tank behind the rear axle.
    I'm trying to remove as much noise/shuddering/vibration as possible, mostly from potholes and bumps on the country roads/highways, and make a nice soft ride.

    I've read several other threads talking about the softest/smoothest suspension and reading about brands and heard Koni gives good on-road comfort.

    I got a quote for a set of Koni's and King coils (a little over $1000) but I'm not sure if its overkill since I never take the car off-road?
    I read that even the cheapest shocks will be better than the stock ones.
    Also, while getting the quote, I was told that they can't get springs softer than the factory ones, will this affect the firmness of the ride?

    So does anybody know of a shock that won't break the bank but will do well on road? Or are the Koni's really worth it?
    Looking forward to hearing all your opinions.

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    your ride quality for on road use will really have a lot to do with the spring rate you choose. be careful. Konis will be great but for what you want to do most will be fine. Even going into Pedders and asking them for a quote will be fine mate. No Load, Hwy, Stock Height. You dont need anything special or expensive i reckon.
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    Springs much more important in this situation than shocks. Stock springs (if good nick) and monroes or pedders shocks would be fine. Konis and Kings for $1000 is pretty good, reckon they'd be Koni 81's which are good quality for unloaded highway and Kings quality springs.

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    i'm running 2inch progressive rate king springs and monroes heavy duty shocks.... when i load the old girl up rides smooth as
    empty i think it could do with softer shocks
    if its worth doin its worth over doin

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    Cheers for the replies guys really appreciate it

    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    your ride quality for on road use will really have a lot to do with the spring rate you choose. be careful. Konis will be great but for what you want to do most will be fine. Even going into Pedders and asking them for a quote will be fine mate. No Load, Hwy, Stock Height. You dont need anything special or expensive i reckon.
    Thanks mate, will see if there's something more affordable, even though just over 1000 is good I still have to pay a mint for new tyres to put on the factory Ti alloys I recently got.

    Quote Originally Posted by Plasnart View Post
    Springs much more important in this situation than shocks. Stock springs (if good nick) and monroes or pedders shocks would be fine. Konis and Kings for $1000 is pretty good, reckon they'd be Koni 81's which are good quality for unloaded highway and Kings quality springs.
    I think one of the springs has sagged, or expanded (we replaced one because the car was on a tilt, aaages ago but it didn't make a difference hmm) so not sure if I should be replacing them now haha I guess I'll have to take it in and see.

    Quote Originally Posted by garett View Post
    i'm running 2inch progressive rate king springs and monroes heavy duty shocks.... when i load the old girl up rides smooth as
    empty i think it could do with softer shocks
    Will have to look into those progressive rate springs. but definitely looking for the softest shocks if they exist lol

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