Thread: IIA 88 rear shock absorber lengths

Originally Posted by Johnno1969

Thanks Charlie,

I've actually just ordered some parts from those folks, and rather wish I'd been aware of them a long time ago.

As for the shocks, I see my ubiquitous nemesis, RTC 4235, named as the HD shock for an 88. Having had a pair of these in hand, and seeing them still 100mm too short at maximum extension, I am loathe to order any more and hope that mine were somehow faulty.

Thanks for the tip. I might call Sean.

Meantime, I have left the details of the extended/compressed lengths of shock absorber required (515mm/320mm) with the local mob who'll be fitting a new exhaust to my Landy soon. They also do shocks and all manner of other things. I'll see what they find.

Cheers,

John

Well, I ended up having an e-mail conversation with Sean, and he confirms the extended/compressed lengths for the RTC4235 items they hold in stock as 515mm/322mm - which is what they should be.

I have no idea what the story was with the other items I received all those months ago from another supplier. Probably just the wrong part. I'm going to order some shocks from Roverparts.

John

Front shockers for 109 and 88 std height should be the same, rear 109 you can use range rover rears and remove the limiting straps for more spring droop, have been doing it for years, and rangie rears are cheaper.
Ex army landies use swb rears on the front. Don't know part nos, that's what Sean is for lol.

Thanks for all your hard work John. There might be a rush on these shocks from Sean!! I know I will be ordering some from him. Way cheaper than the $150/shock I was quoted for something suitable by a suspension place in Brisbane.
Cheers, Martin

Originally Posted by marting

Thanks for all your hard work John. There might be a rush on these shocks from Sean!! I know I will be ordering some from him. Way cheaper than the $150/shock I was quoted for something suitable by a suspension place in Brisbane.
Cheers, Martin

No worries, Martin. Mind you, I kind of feel like I've led everybody on a wild goose chase as I will be ordering the item I thought I was getting in the first place.

All the same, if you want to wait a week or two, I will order some tonight and let you know what they're like when they arrive.

Cheers,

John

All the same, if you want to wait a week or two, I will order some tonight and let you know what they're like when they arrive.

Good thinking John!! Let us know if these are correct lenght.

Cheers, Martin

Well the shocks are here and they appear to have the right dimensions. I'll fit them this weekend then get back to you....

The suspense is killing me!!

Martin

Righto, all is well. The shocks fitted easily.

It really does look like I was simply sent the wrong shockies first time around.

The ones I have now are Armstrong HD items, part number RTC 4235, as per the parts list.

$150 delivered for the pair.

Now we'll see how they go.

John