Thread: new shockies

Originally Posted by p38arover

I was wondering about the Koni Heavy Tracks as well. I saw them on eBay for $775 a set of 4 (he hasn't got P38A ones at the moment):

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Range-Ro...QQcmdZViewItem

Ron

I put these Konis on my D2. I found the ride too harsh with an empty vehicle so had them all revalved to be softer on compression (to recommended specs, not mine) and they seemed good. I have since installed a winch, uprated front springs and rear airbags. On a recent desert trip the rears became very soft on compression only although they had also sufferred quite bad stone damage. I am waiting for an assessment of the reason for their loss of compression resistance but wonder if the original valving would have been OK in the desert. If they are unrepairable, I might still buy another rear set but stay with the original valving.

I wonder if lighter weight oil rather than a re shim would have made them more compliant.

I'll set mine to softest when I install them then.

Originally Posted by walker

They are just for standard height and will top out if a lift is fitted.

And as for Tough Dogs, dont get them. I had them on the D2 and at first I thought they were fantastic. But they only lasted for one outback trip then I had to replace them.

Im on my second set of fronts (Tough Dogs) in 5 months

Originally Posted by Ken

Im on my second set of fronts (Tough Dogs) in 5 months

If you load your car up, stiffen the shocks and drive at 100km/h on dirt corrugated roads you could be on your 3rd set in 20mins if they're anything like the Ranchos. It doesn't take me long to trash shocks unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

If you load your car up, stiffen the shocks and drive at 100km/h on dirt corrugated roads you could be on your 3rd set in 20mins if they're anything like the Ranchos. It doesn't take me long to trash shocks unfortunately.

Thats my dilemma I usually travel light on day trips apart from recovery gear,fridge,water in the back and a full tank but given the chance I give it a bit
I am changin springs all round and front shocks Monday morning so will see how she goes

Originally Posted by tombraider

Yup... Hey JC got your RC working yet?

Hi Mike, Almost back from BBS, also bought some more software. 'Bout time too!!!

Were going to call in but went from PAugusta to Coober Pedy and back then straight across to Albany. On a whirlwind tour this time, but will spend more time next trip as there is plenty to see we missed out on.

JC

If you're not doing anything to get the shocks hot, then they'll be fine I would expect. My opinion is that where the foam cell shocks weakness is, is that when they've been overheated they don't come back again.

I wont buy them again
Next time Im going a bit taller and bigger tyres

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