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18-01-2007, 02:31 PM
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Location: Merrylands Sydney
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My car has all new suspension but bounces around like bugs bunny!! What are the top lines shockies that I can buy for the wagon?
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18-01-2007, 03:29 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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Monroe Sensatracs in my SR , Work a Treat
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18-01-2007, 03:42 PM
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Try here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=82538 LOL Best for what? Carrying loads? Flat cornering? Comfort? So many variables. I would go Konis, either the yellow or orange ones. One is adjustable in the car, and one is adjustable only when you take the shock out (not sure which colour does which, but sbutler, T3man or shaynet would know). As you vary between load and family carrying duties, I would advise stumping up the extra for the in car adjustable ones. From Konis at the top of the list all the way to the bottom would be Monroe Sensatrac. In between you have Bilstein, Tien, Pedders, Monroe GT gas reflex thingys etc etc. Below Monroe there's not much - Gabriel, I suppose. Standard Ford shocks are made by Monroe, so if this is what you already have, you know why they are on the bottom of the list. They do the job and they're cheap, but that's about it. You will not believe the difference once you install Konis, adjusted to the perfect setting between sport and comfort.
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18-01-2007, 05:04 PM
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Ive got 1 year old pedders comfort shockies. They seemed good for the first two weeks then the car went like a boat again.
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18-01-2007, 05:21 PM
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Stav in that case they are still under warranty ! Get them to put them their fandooogaly shock tester to confirm their own product...
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18-01-2007, 05:33 PM
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Can personally attest to the konis in an AU. The fully adjustable one's that is. Excellent ride and turn in.
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18-01-2007, 06:17 PM
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I just fitted ultra-rides (shortened units) all round to compliment the king springs and I must say I am very happy! Cost around $600 all round inc. fitting.
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18-01-2007, 06:18 PM
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Definately Koni's or Whiteline are at the top of the list.. Bilstein if you want to spend big.
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18-01-2007, 06:56 PM
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Id like some adjustables.I will stick some in the back first and see if it helps as the back may be the bigger problem.How much do they cost?
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18-01-2007, 07:11 PM
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Go to wholesale suspension in penrith and speak to Matt Fisk.
I got my koni's (non adjustables) for $880 from him. But that was for front and rear. He will help ya out, he always does good deals. |
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18-01-2007, 08:24 PM
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ddarby what are the Ultra rides?? and wat king springs do you have??? My shocks are buggered bad.
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18-01-2007, 08:45 PM
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BonK182
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I second the Konis (yellows) - i had planned to go boges, but went up a notch and im glad i did. Konis all the way.
sorry to hijack, but would someone be able to define yellow and orange konis? James |
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19-01-2007, 08:23 PM
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The orange (actually Red I think) are adj but you have to remove them from the car to adj them each time you want to change the setting. I have used both & prefer the yellow's for ease of adjustment. Afaik ALL Koni shocks are adjustable. Bilstein & Tein seem to be a more highly rated shock as well. |
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18-01-2007, 08:58 PM
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18-01-2007, 10:54 PM
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Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs
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18-01-2007, 11:38 PM
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19-01-2007, 02:53 PM
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19-01-2007, 04:10 PM
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18-01-2007, 11:32 PM
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I've got the Konis fitted to my car aswell. A big improvement over the stock ones.
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19-01-2007, 02:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'm putting in the rear shock mounts and rear sensatrac shocks tomorrow, will let everyone know if they are any good
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19-01-2007, 02:34 PM
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G'day
I've got KYB adjustables on the Xr8. Fairly firm ride, top adjustable like Koni Yellow, 4 settings. Cheers Mr220kw |
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20-01-2007, 10:28 AM
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When money permits I will be looking at getting Bilstein for the ute.
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The best shockies for the au?
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