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14-05-2008, 12:38 PM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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ok so i have read heaps of threads and other articles off this site and still havent come to a conclusion, im putting King Super lows in my car, in a week or too, and was wondering what the best shocker are. I own a fairmont and want to keep the soft/smooth ride so im going for confort over hight and looks.
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14-05-2008, 08:17 PM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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no one has any ideas or brands ?
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14-05-2008, 08:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Nothing beats Koni adjustable and once you buy them you have them for life as they are fully rebuildable unlike most others. Once you had them you wont go else where. Bonus is the front ones can be retro fitted to BA's if you upgrade.
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15-05-2008, 11:48 AM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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how much we talking for all for ? front and rear ?
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15-05-2008, 12:15 PM
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Location: Australia
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brad so many have their opnion's but I'll give you a path to follow so to speak.
Brands, many and someone will say this is crap and these's are the best. Talking budget there's Gabriel,Monroe,Boge,kyb, these are global companys have reliable enough product at a fair price. Not all of these have lowered shorter stroke part numbers. Pedders, similar to above but firmer rides and made for lowered applications,pay a little more. Ultima, reality new in the market cheaper again. Reliability ? Koni/Bilstein, high end market top $$ but will give you best performance and comfort when cruising. Check up with suspension places for prices. Ah don't forget make sure bump stops are in good order if not get new ones at the same time.
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15-05-2008, 12:26 PM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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ok, thanks bluedriver
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17-05-2008, 04:55 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Local Pub
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hey brad im in the same dillema here I have 19's with pedders "sportsryder" shocks and super lows and the ride is very harsh, I have heard that the Koni's are a great shock but I think from memory they come in two colours red and yellow, not sure which ones are softer though.
If you do end up looking into the Koni's let me know how you go with the quotes and the ride quality, cheers! |
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18-05-2008, 08:09 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Narangba QLD
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im running superlows and Boge shocks (short front.. standard travel rears as you can get shorts yet for IRS (this was 6 months plus ago)
the ride is VERY nice in them when compared to The Monty's monroes he thinks his are way to hard compared to mine
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18-05-2008, 08:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Australia
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+1 for Boge. If you've done a search you'll have already seen what I have to say about them, I've got short front & rears, since I've got live axle rear, and ride is excellent.
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18-05-2008, 08:31 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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What price did you pay for the shocks? GK
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18-05-2008, 11:48 PM
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19-05-2008, 08:02 PM
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Walking with God
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GK
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19-05-2008, 08:27 PM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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im still waiting for Koni to get back to me about there price, $800 sounds alright with instillation. anyone know were you can get Bodge shocks from around Geelong ?
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19-05-2008, 08:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Narangba QLD
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its BOGE not bodge lol
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19-05-2008, 08:46 PM
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not so stock
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane North
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Fulcrum suspension is a site sponsor, May I suggest that you go to the sponsors page and have a look. If I remember correctly they do have centres in Victoria. I have used Fulcrum in Brisbane and just recently had Boge shocks put on my XR6 and IMO they are great bang for the buck. Cheers
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