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 Oem shocks?
#993058
04/07/10 05:21 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 111
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Wheeler
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Long story short, I need front shocks badly. Anyone know if the stock shocks for a gen 1 are any good? I need something to tide me over till I can really get the suspension sorted out properly and unless I order from the states monroe is my only other option... GAK !
"We don?t need more health insurance, we need health ASSURANCE" Dr. Douglas Graham. http://curezone.com/90 Montero LWB 4D56 2.5 TDI, AT with OD, dual bouncy seats, H4 headlights, hellas, bull bar, 32" Wranglers and about to get some LEGS! 2001 Yamaha WR-426
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: radish150]
#993059
04/07/10 05:50 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
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Most here replace with KYB Gas-A-Justs. Someone used Monroes once and got a couple months out of them.
How bad/tough is shipping to you? KYBs are around $40/each last I knew.
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: MontyMcV]
#993060
04/07/10 05:56 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,342
Body Damage is Cool
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I am in the same boat, needing front shocks. I think mine are bilsteins right now, not sure. I have never tried the KYB brand. i did not know if trailmaster or skyjacker shocks were any better or not.
91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: RECON45]
#993061
04/07/10 06:30 PM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,513
Body Damage is Cool
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I have Monroes on mine-BUT my t-bars are cranked to I don't think they do much LOL! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: sasnydley]
#993062
04/07/10 06:46 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,992
Body Damage is Cool
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I am wearing Rancho 5000 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Javy
88 red Montero with the Dakar Special Edition decals, 438,000 miles (As of 7/23/2012) some occational blue puffing but still strong and counting!!! I am going ppsshhh (turbo), Stay tuned =) ...
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 Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: JAVYPRO]
#993063
04/07/10 07:13 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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KYBs are cheaper and good. I tried Monroes once on the rear of my gen1 and they lasted 2 days. Through normal driving one started leaking oil and the other was not gas charged anymore. They were brand new. The part number on the box said they were for the Montero, maybe someone put the wrong shocks in the wrong box? I did not try another set.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: sparkem]
#993064
04/07/10 09:18 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 305
Mudrunner
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Pro comp ES 6000 from flea bay. Just put them on a little while ago but they seam to be OK. I have only done street driving so far. But if cheap is what your looking for there perfect.
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: bodyswapped8789]
#993065
04/07/10 09:23 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
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KYB or bust for me.
I don't know who made the OEM for Gen 1, but KYB made the adjustable ones on my Gen 2, and they lasted 170,000 miles (nearly 300,000 km).
If your only true choice is between OEM and Monroe, go OEM all the way! Monroes suck hard for the Montero.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: radish150]
#993066
04/08/10 01:50 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
Roll Me Over
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I know a guy with import export contacts in the Carribean and South America. If you decide on which brand you want, I can facilitate getting them to you. PM me to discuss details. HTH <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Oem shocks?
[Re: hazy_daze]
#993067
04/08/10 02:09 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,435
Body Damage is Cool
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I've got Skyjackers, so far... so good. Been on 18 months aka 5000 miles
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