Thread: Koni 82 Series vs Tough dog vs Bilstein shocks

Originally Posted by crispy scapes

Thanks everyone for the really great advice! Looks like I'll definitely be going with the Koni or Bilstein shocks.

What about going the full airbag setup? Worth it?

Cheers,
Chris

Don't discount The Ultimate Suspension, their quality is very good and they can valve to suit.

Originally Posted by rick130

Don't discount The Ultimate Suspension, their quality is very good and they can valve to suit.

I considered awhile ago but it's hard as I haven't heard much about them and want a well tested setup.

Originally Posted by crispy scapes

I considered awhile ago but it's hard as I haven't heard much about them and want a well tested setup.

They've been around since the late 70's.
I'd ring them and discuss what you're after, then have a think about it.

They used to be the deCarbon importer, then decided they could do it better so set up their own manufacturing and development here in their own factory.
deCarbon invented the mono-tube damper. Bilstein popularised it.

Put it another way, if we all bought what was popular and what everyone else recommended we'd all be driving Toyota's.

Originally Posted by Albert

Following with interest.
I am looking for some rear shocks for my near overloaded 110 county with airbag rear end.
I have had Dobonson and Munroes, they have done the job but I have never been really impressed with them.
any advise appreciated.

Shouldnt you be looking at new rear springs? The "shockers" dampen your springs , not carry your load.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

Shouldnt you be looking at new rear springs? The "shockers" dampen your springs , not carry your load.

More load however is harder to control which is why the firmer shocks.

Originally Posted by rick130

They've been around since the late 70's.
I'd ring them and discuss what you're after, then have a think about it.

They used to be the deCarbon importer, then decided they could do it better so set up their own manufacturing and development here in their own factory.
deCarbon invented the mono-tube damper. Bilstein popularised it.

Put it another way, if we all bought what was popular and what everyone else recommended we'd all be driving Toyota's.

True true. I've sent them an email. It would be good to drop it off and get it done by professionals too, depending how much the install fee is. As I live close to their office. Thanks for the recommendation Rick!

Originally Posted by crispy scapes

I considered awhile ago but it's hard as I haven't heard much about them and want a well tested setup.

I was involved in the testing of the Ultimate Suspension in the Territory in the 1980s we used a 60 Series Land Cruiser that ran on dirt roads at up to 160 km/h it was very well done.

If they progressed over the years from what they were they will be exceptional not sure who owns it now but its the first on my list for Australian suspension suppliers.

AFAIK Ken O'Keefe still owns it, his son Brendan writes suspension articles for Loaded 4x4 and wrote a recent article on GVM upgrades.