FC 101 Shockies

[101RRS]

What shockies have you got on your 101s? How well do they work and do they keep your unladen 101s wheels in check or do they still bounce around a lot.

Yes I know a few hundred kilos in the back helps.

Cheers

Garry

[101 Ron]

I believe a Beford truck shockie fits.
Mine is still running the original shocks.
My 101 has most likely done 40 thousand miles since new.
They appear to work OK as the springs themselves don't move much .
If I was chasing shocks I would be checking out the sizes to that of a American army Dodge M37 as I has much to do with one of these vehicles and the shocks look the same and are very well made,long travel and off a equivalent vehicle.
The dodge ones would have to imported, but would be much cheaper and easier that original 101 items.
Garry I would do a few miles in your 101 and get a feel for the vehicle before worrying about shocks.
How far are you away from getting the thing on rego.
Ron

[101RRS]

My truck has done at least 110,000 km and has original shocks which were not real healthy and I am sure I will have to replace them when it starts getting some use. So just doing research in preparation - in the UK they are using Rancho and ProComp shocks but I have not been able to find how good they are. The Brits view is very much anything will do because there are so few choices.

When will the truck be back on the road? I don't know as I have other personal issues at the moment so I am using the time to research a few issues on all the vehicles I have. However I do expect to have my X member all repaired this week - but my "repaired" clutch master cylinder has started to drip so it has to come out again - has been fine for 10 months.

Cheers

Garry

[101 Ron]

I have been running silicon brake fluid on my 101 for 18 months now and it has been so successful I now run it in all my vehicles.
The brand I use is called Russel.
I find the fluid is a bit thicker and tends to seal the rubbers better as well as being a lubricant to the rubbers.
The silicon fluid is dot 5 rated too.
On my 101 a reconditioned brake master cylinder was transferring fluid from one side of the cylinder to the other causing one fluid reservior to over flow.
The silicon fluid fixed it............it just seals worn or slightly miss matched parts better.
The clutch slave cylinder gave out (range rover kit fits) and I found the lubrication effects of silicon fluid gives a smoother action.
It will work with existing types of brake fluids so it can be quickly bled through without any other work.
Vehicles now using silicon for the last 18 months without trouble
101 landrover
defender 130 landrover
1960 willys jeep
studebaker 1945 6x6 truck
Kia 2002 work van
Honda motor bike .
Note there is no compatablitly laws with silicon fluid and the material used in existing brake system rubber components and therefore a risk is there for problems.( I have yet to have any with the brand I use)

[101 Ron]

This a reply I got from a friend of mine with Dodge M37 shocks.
The m37 items are large and very well made as standard with the vehicle and look to have the correct size eyes and lenght.
The m37 springs are about the same size as the 101s and the size and weight of the vehicle is similar.
the m37 dodges have exceptional ride and wheel travel.
From memorythe 101 has two eyes for the front shocks and a single eye with a pin for the rear shocks.
the dodge m37 has eyes on all shocks and therefore a eye would have to be cut off and a pin welded on for the rear.



Hi Ron,

Lots of guys in the States use Monroe (original maker), These guys who regulary use their truck, for recreational use and carting stuff like the Gas 65 series.

The mounting style both ends is called L4

M37 compression forces are Low but the rebound Large
When i removed my shocks compressed length 15 1/4 --out 22 1/2

I don't have my charts as after i bought my shocks i discarded them, but i ended up deciding on 4 x Monroe Gas Magnum 60 part # 66957.
If you decide on 65 series i believe the part number is 66707

I decided on 60 series as they will suit the application of my driving frequency and the load i carry.
Also this part number is available in Australia and the compression and extension falls within the range to suit front AND rear.

I purchased from Jim Hunter Suspension, but any Monroe stockist can assist.




I hope this may be lead to a replacement style of shock for the 101 if some one goes abit further and does the research.
Ron

[101 Ron]

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[101RRS]

From a guy who has fitted procomps.

Procomps - front 92450, rear 92457

They work like a dream, the fronts dropped straight on no problems, the rears top end was no problem but the pin was smaller than the 101 standard on the lower end, so I used the packer tubes from the front shock to take up the slack and used the original rubbers.

Also According to Dik Cepek's catalogue Rancho 5000 and 9000 series will fit:
The Rancho's for the 101 front are Toyota 4-Runner 4WD (84/85) with 4" lift. The rears are front Dodge/Plymouth Fullsize Pickup with 2/3" lift.

Rancho RS5000 series 5143 front, 5221 rear.

Ranch RS9000 series 9143 front, 9221 rear.

I had hoped someone here may have replaced their original shocks and could comment on how well the ones they had fitted worked.

Garry