Thread: Koni Shock absorbers

Well, after asking the question on availability on these shocks locally, I got the reply that these are a transport industry shock and they have no application for them here. (Not what i asked, I asked if they could get them and how close the valving is to what I require).
I was also informed how the open/close lengths are inappropriate to a range rover (also not want I asked), and was also informed how the valving was inappropriate.
Then I was pushed towards the standard 90 series for a rover shock, not want I asked once again.
So I can either go the 80 series/gq route, import the shocks I want and have them revalved at $190 per shock, or get bilstien remote canister jobbys and make them pin to pin to suit.

Ah the old "we know better than the customer" routine.

I can say the 80 series front shocks ride harsh unless you're loaded on warm days.

Yeah I have 80series in mine, just not koni. So it will cost roughly the same if I import those shocks and get them valved to suit as apposed to buying what I'm told I should buy..

May be bilstien is a better option

Originally Posted by Vern

Yeah I have 80series in mine, just not koni. So it will cost roughly the same if I import those shocks and get them valved to suit as apposed to buying what I'm told I should buy..

May be bilstien is a better option

I want to find a company making monotube, rebuildable shocks with rebound clickers. Is it that much to ask?

Then pick your size and pick your valving.

Originally Posted by Vern

Well, after asking the question on availability on these shocks locally, I got the reply that these are a transport industry shock and they have no application for them here. (Not what i asked, I asked if they could get them and how close the valving is to what I require).
I was also informed how the open/close lengths are inappropriate to a range rover (also not want I asked), and was also informed how the valving was inappropriate.
Then I was pushed towards the standard 90 series for a rover shock, not want I asked once again.
So I can either go the 80 series/gq route, import the shocks I want and have them revalved at $190 per shock, or get bilstien remote canister jobbys and make them pin to pin to suit.

That's a bastard.

I'm ringing Superior on Monday/Tuesday and enquiring about some Profender mono tubes with adjustable bump cans as I need some new dampers sorted over the next month and I can't afford Fox or King.

Let me know how you go rick. All I want is something good, that won't fade, is easy to get, and rebuild able.
Got another email from Topers, yes they can revalve them at $190 a shock, but they need to establish whether the mounts suit my needs, then they go on about retaining springs, road worthiness, engineering, and that I should consult a range rover expert about all this, I should speak with Andrew Richmond!
So if I was to import my own and get them revalved it would be getting close to the $2k mark.

For a bit over US$1000 you can get King 2.5" with adjustable bump on the can for lifted Patrols !

I really wanted some 2.5" (60 or 63mm patrons, depending on brand) dampers but 2" will cope with the Deefer on a trip so that's why I'm looking at the Profenders, and rubber mounts make more sense than spherical bearings that will flog out quickly on a road going vehicle.
They still have 7/8" shafts which is what I really want (acts a little like an air spring) and I can play with the valving to my hearts content.

Just need to get something before a trip in August !

How good are the pin mounts on Bilstein 7100's?

8" eshocks.com: Bilstein 7100 Series Shocks: 8

10" eshocks.com: Bilstein 7100 Series Shocks: 10

Would also need a stone guard over the shaft.