Thread: Isuzu shocks

I have Bilsteins all round which I am very happy with.

They have now done almost 200k km over >10 years. The rears seem to be starting to fade now after an hour or so of driving corrugated roads in hot weather. So I think at least the rears could do with a rebuild or replacement. While I am at it I should fit longer rear shocks due to the air springs.

Does anyone have a PN for bilsteins rears that are about 2" longer than the standard items? Does such a beast exist???

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Does anyone have a PN for bilsteins rears that are about 2" longer than the standard items? Does such a beast exist???

This info would be handy as well as the same for the front as that is all im after in extra length for the county

Yes all info is good

Since we lose and inch or more with the lower stops up front

Are the shock towers lowered to compensate ( I doubt) or in stock trim did they just have the lower stops.

If then, and because we have lower mounts can we fit a longer shock. Do we need a beefier shock for the extra weight etc etc etc

Originally Posted by 85 county

Yes all info is good

Since we lose and inch or more with the lower stops up front

Are the shock towers lowered to compensate ( I doubt) or in stock trim did they just have the lower stops.

If then, and because we have lower mounts can we fit a longer shock. Do we need a beefier shock for the extra weight etc etc etc

Which is where 80 series landcruiser shocks come in.
Perfect length for stock towers with a 1 inch longer bump-stop.
Front axle weight of an 80 series landcruiser is almost identical to a 4BD1 powered landrover.
Gives up to two inches more stroke depending on the model and it's all perfectly usable.

Originally Posted by Dougal

Which is where 80 series landcruiser shocks come in.
Perfect length for stock towers with a 1 inch longer bump-stop.
Front axle weight of an 80 series landcruiser is almost identical to a 4BD1 powered landrover.
Gives up to two inches more stroke depending on the model and it's all perfectly usable.

Dougal, considering that 80 series landcruiser shocks are the first thing dumped by any 80 series landcruiser driver. Or at least after the first time it does a sideways dance, chattering is way down a strait bit of corrugated road at 90 deg to the direction of travel. Or the tojo driver who manages to over come all this and maintains a great rate of knots only to see flames licking out from under his wheel archers.
Tojo shocks would be a giant leap backwards.

The mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just haven’t found any numbers on them yet.
the mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just havent found any numbers on them yet.

I read his post as the front axle weight is the same as an 80. Not go to a wreckers and grab the first 80 series shocks you find.

Originally Posted by 85 county

Dougal, considering that 80 series landcruiser shocks are the first thing dumped by any 80 series landcruiser driver. Or at least after the first time it does a sideways dance, chattering is way down a strait bit of corrugated road at 90 deg to the direction of travel. Or the tojo driver who manages to over come all this and maintains a great rate of knots only to see flames licking out from under his wheel archers.
Tojo shocks would be a giant leap backwards.

The mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just haven’t found any numbers on them yet.
the mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just havent found any numbers on them yet.

Originally Posted by 85 county

Dougal, considering that 80 series landcruiser shocks are the first thing dumped by any 80 series landcruiser driver. Or at least after the first time it does a sideways dance, chattering is way down a strait bit of corrugated road at 90 deg to the direction of travel. Or the tojo driver who manages to over come all this and maintains a great rate of knots only to see flames licking out from under his wheel archers.
Tojo shocks would be a giant leap backwards.

The mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just haven’t found any numbers on them yet.
the mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just havent found any numbers on them yet.

Did you get my PM?

http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog...arbon_20Shocks For others who are interested too

JC

Originally Posted by 85 county

Dougal, considering that 80 series landcruiser shocks are the first thing dumped by any 80 series landcruiser driver. Or at least after the first time it does a sideways dance, chattering is way down a strait bit of corrugated road at 90 deg to the direction of travel. Or the tojo driver who manages to over come all this and maintains a great rate of knots only to see flames licking out from under his wheel archers.
Tojo shocks would be a giant leap backwards.

The mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just haven’t found any numbers on them yet.
the mono tube, De Carbons are sounding good, just havent found any numbers on them yet.

Don't get OEM landcruiser shocks, get koni's or bilsteins etc which are made to fit 80 series front's.