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 got shocks?
#788715
02/12/07 02:10 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Anyone have any good suggestions on some good shocks for a GenI ? Changed the oil in it and noticed my shocks looked like some 2inch fencing pipe!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
88' Montero SWB 2.6L 5 speed, Got for free from my folks I couldnt stand the car I first drove just sit there and die.
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 Re: got shocks?
[Re: POLAK50]
#788716
02/12/07 02:18 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
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KYB Gas Adjust shocks are your best bet for ride and comfort, also they are factory equipment. you can find them on Tirerack.com and Summitracing.com fairly cheap. Dont go with Monroe shocks <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by StockRaider; 02/12/07 02:19 AM.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: StockRaider]
#788717
02/12/07 02:20 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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cool. thanks I'll check them out
88' Montero SWB 2.6L 5 speed, Got for free from my folks I couldnt stand the car I first drove just sit there and die.
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: StockRaider]
#788718
02/12/07 02:23 AM
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Part numbers: Front: KYB-KG5603A Rear: KYB-KG4034 Summit Racing is a few dollars cheaper but you will have to wait till the 20th for shipping <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> I would recommend Tirerack.com since they usually keep them in stock and its only a few dollars more. They ship fast too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> P.S 1600 posts WOOT! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by StockRaider; 02/12/07 02:24 AM.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: POLAK50]
#788719
02/12/07 02:30 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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thanks. Would anyone know where i could find those crappy weatherstips (the only rubber weatherstripping on the outside of both doors, it pops off real easy) Mines been through years of ultraviolet exsposure..(sun) and there looking awfully bent out of shape about it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
88' Montero SWB 2.6L 5 speed, Got for free from my folks I couldnt stand the car I first drove just sit there and die.
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 Re: got shocks?
[Re: POLAK50]
#788720
02/12/07 03:56 AM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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I like my KYBs. I want to try Bilsteins some day, they are supposed to be good too.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: sparkem]
#788721
02/12/07 04:04 AM
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Joined: Nov 2001
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The Bilsteins on my Raider are wonderful. Just the right stiffness for me.
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
#788722
02/12/07 04:18 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,238
Web Wheeler
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Never tried KYBs, but I like the Bilsteins with 32" tires.... not sure if they're available for the leaf spring models. Tokicko also makes a shock for some models.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: FrankR]
#788723
02/12/07 07:07 AM
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73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: got shocks?
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
#788724
02/12/07 08:50 AM
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I have Bilsteins on my LWB and KYBs on my Raider. KYBs are pretty good but Bilsteins are a bit better. I was checking the Bilstien website and they only list for the V6 models. So I assume they stoped making the 4cyl ones? or just dont list them??? Grab some part #'s jon! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R
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