Thread: Shock Absorbers for P38

Originally Posted by redandy3575

Lots of choices by the sounds of it. What they sting you for the Pedders??

was about 60 bucks each i think but that was at trade price

Originally Posted by wanglemoose

was about 60 bucks each i think but that was at trade price

Overall i'm not looking for a hard stiff suspension setup as i'm trying to optimise more towards off-road capability, and going slightly softer will suit me as it should enhance wheel articulation. The Boss sounds great though a bit expensive.

Originally Posted by redandy3575

Overall i'm not looking for a hard stiff suspension setup as i'm trying to optimise more towards off-road capability, and going slightly softer will suit me as it should enhance wheel articulation. The Boss sounds great though a bit expensive.

well mine is incredibly soft but im also running coils with 132kg fronts and 160kg rears along with the pedders foam cell. in comparison my bog stock bomodore wagon feels like it has go cart suspension.

Has anyone had any experience on the Monroe shockers?? Heard the Monroe foam cells meant to be good.

I fitted the Bilsteins today. First impressions are good but it might be the placebo affect!

I'll let you know more in a few days.

Did my first real run (120km) in the P38A with the Bilsteins tonight.

Overall impressions? Very, very good ride on the motorway. If anything, the steering seems less direct - a bit floaty. I might need an alignment check. I have no idea why a change in shocks would affect that - maybe the gas pressure?

Over sharp bumps, it's a little rough but probably no worse than the worn out Armstrongs.

I'll let you know more after the trip out to Dubbo for the 10th Anniversary get-together. That road won't be as smooth as the motorway.

Would I recommend them? At the moment, yes, I would.