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11th March 2017, 07:53 PM
#1
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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11th March 2017 07:53 PM
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11th March 2017, 08:43 PM
#2
Patrol God
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
Last edited by threedogs; 11th March 2017 at 09:18 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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11th March 2017, 09:30 PM
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Patrol Guru
My Patrol has been pounded over many ks, replace shocks every 40 to 50,000 ks. Best lot so far have been OMEs
Time Marches On .....and on ..... and on
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11th March 2017, 09:31 PM
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Legendary
I do believe the OMG are good for the conditions that you'll be traveling on and yes take spares.
12/97 GEE YOU
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11th March 2017, 09:35 PM
#5
Patrol God
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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11th March 2017, 09:58 PM
#6
Legendary
Originally Posted by
TimE
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.
12/97 GEE YOU
4.5lt Gas blower. Lots of mods to come.....all in good time.
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11th March 2017, 11:01 PM
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Breadmaker Shaker
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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11th March 2017, 11:25 PM
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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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11th March 2017, 11:50 PM
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Breadmaker Shaker
Originally Posted by
MB
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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11th March 2017, 11:51 PM
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Bloody great long term investment I'm hoping;-)
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