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Offline Dan 4x4

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what shocks
« on: March 27, 2010, 19:01:07 »
Hello,i got a N reg and what shocks do you recommend as my rear one has broke  :'(
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2010, 19:46:38 »
Good question.

I'm in the market for some more so I'm looking forward to the replies...........

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Re: what shocks
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2010, 20:53:34 »
Before anyone can answer that you have to ask yourself

A) What terrain do i drive over most and want my dampers to perform best at?

And

B) How much money have i got to spend.

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Safe in the knowledge of the above we all can reccomend the best for you.
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2010, 23:03:38 »
Decarbon or Terrafirma,
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2010, 00:19:51 »
When I started off I went with Britpart +2, then went to rough country +5  but have finished up with OME +5 with Gwyn lewis mounts for the rear, should have bought the OME from the start, Brilliant shock, would have saved me a fortune not buying the others first.

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Re: what shocks
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2010, 05:43:38 »
Quote from: Devon-Rover on March 27, 2010, 20:53:34
Before anyone can answer that you have to ask yourself

A) What terrain do i drive over most and want my dampers to perform best at?

And

B) How much money have i got to spend.

 :cool:

Safe in the knowledge of the above we all can reccomend the best for you.


Its standard apart from the tow bar ,mine broke when i was laning and i dont want to spend more than £50 each
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2010, 09:35:01 »
Dont mess about get a pair of old man emu's.
Not the cheapest but will last the life of your Disco.

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Re: what shocks
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2010, 12:30:01 »
Quote from: wizard on March 28, 2010, 09:35:01
Dont mess about get a pair of old man emu's.
Not the cheapest but will last the life of your Disco.

wizard
Are they good and where do you get them from
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2010, 13:32:40 »
Try one of these, tell them what you want to do and how. there both very helpful


http://www.devon4x4.com


http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2010, 16:56:20 »
Thanks everyone
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2010, 19:49:53 »
I use monroe 4x4 adventure shocks. Mine is standard hight and they work well. Cost about £38 each.
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2010, 20:06:53 »
Hi

With a few quid to spend and if you could afford it then the OME's are the one to go for.

But the likes of Decarbon, and Terrafirma are good alternatives. The monroe's i did like but that was untill one broke on me. And the Procomps are as soft as jelly. I would advise against the Britpart line. You get what you pay for.
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2010, 13:48:15 »
I've got Britpart cellular dynamics and they are a bit crashy but not as stiff as the proComps I had. I've found they go a bit soggy once run in but work well for years, untill they rust.

I've had DeCarbon and can't fault them, for cheapish shocks I say those.  Money no object then Billies or Koni adjustables.
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2010, 20:28:59 »
On advice from a few others I gave Gwyn Lewis a call and ended up buyin a full challange setup off him. Give him a ring, he's really helpfull and won't talk you into buyin owt you don't need. All his stuff is top notch  :D

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Re: what shocks
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2010, 21:00:25 »
i spoke to a couple of people today and they all say it depends what i intend to modify in the long run and for what use
I think i will go with the old man emu ones :D
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2010, 01:29:04 »
Quote from: beggers on March 29, 2010, 20:28:59
On advice from a few others I gave Gwyn Lewis a call and ended up buyin a full challange setup off him. Give him a ring, he's really helpfull and won't talk you into buyin owt you don't need. All his stuff is top notch  :D

I'd agree, he's a sound bloke.
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2010, 04:44:27 »
Quote from: Range Rover Blues on April 01, 2010, 01:29:04
Quote from: beggers on March 29, 2010, 20:28:59
On advice from a few others I gave Gwyn Lewis a call and ended up buyin a full challange setup off him. Give him a ring, he's really helpfull and won't talk you into buyin owt you don't need. All his stuff is top notch  :D

I'd agree, he's a sound bloke.

Me Too !!!

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Re: what shocks
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2010, 14:24:01 »
I'm definitely a fan of Gas dampers.... from my days as a Trials (CCV) driver.

Of the ones I've tried, DeCarbons have been the most resilient to the abuse I give them.
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Re: what shocks
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2010, 20:50:37 »
Which give the nicest (non-crashy) ride without being wallowy?
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