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Not really sure!!!

Post by palmer » Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:57 am

Hey all just a quickie i have a 410 with 413 axles on spoa and want to change the shocks as they are shagged. I have £130 to spend and want to know whats the best? I would like something maybe with a bit more travel but im not sure whats the best, i would be good to know what u guys are using on yours, many thanks Palmer..
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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by Jordi » Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:04 pm

I've got ranchos on the front and Mitsubishi L200 on the rear (direct bolt on fit).

It's fine for me, the rears could do with being brought inboard a couple of inches. Loads of travel in them.
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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by dazerede » Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:09 pm

Most people have vaxhaul astra mk1 shocks
But I have Monroe shocks on mine as they where only like 30 quid with postage second hand plus they are 2 inch longer than standard
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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by Richie » Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:22 pm

Palmer it doesnt matter what shocks u put on.... u allways end up on ur side lol.

Allthough they are not fitted yet ive got 4 x astra mk2 rear shocks (cost me £50 new). They have 9.5 inches of total travel compaired to 6 inch standard ones. They will take abit of fitting specially on the rear but nouthing a couple of plates and a bit of weld cant sort.

I should be back at the next meet with the suk, built bigger and better than before to woop them old landys up! MUD ON!!

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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by palmer » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:31 pm

Hello mate I wondered who that was when I started reading your post. Yes mate it will be good to get your zuk back down the pit on the 28th. Where did u get your shocks from buh???
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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by Richie » Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:16 pm

I bought 2 first from uni part for about £7 each, 2 months later i tryed to get 2 more and they said they were old stock thats why they were cheap and now they are about £27 each!!

So i got the other 2 from euros instead, think they were about £15 each.

From what i hear they give a softer ride and if ur springs will bend that far they give more articulation, not a bad thing for spring over axle :)

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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by palmer » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:53 am

If u have a part number that would be great just so i know i get the right one, mud on..
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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by Jordi » Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:33 am

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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by palmer » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:08 am

Cheers jordi i thought it was them, think thats what im gonna do :lol:
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Re: Not really sure!!!

Post by ScottieJ » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:14 am

Ideally you need to flex your SJ up and measure between the mounts to get the open and closed lengths you need before buying shocks, it's no good running a long that's closed length is too long otherwise it will limit your up travel.

Remove all shocks, Lift a front wheel until the back wheel lifts then climb under and do some measuring, then do the same but lifting one of the rear wheels.

When you have got a measurement take 1" off the closed length to make sure when fitted that you won't bottom them out.
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