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shock absorbers, which are best?
- panosd
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06 Feb 2011 14:02 #11093
by panosd
Replied by panosd on topic Re: shock absorbers, which are best?
Why don't you try OME (Old Man Emu) or rancho shocks?
OME have a more smooth response than pro-comps and they are not so stiff as them.
Tell me your height to tell you shock codes.
Also the rancho rs5000 or the rs9000xl with the last one being adjustable are an excellent choice.
I have OME's in my jimny since i start making mods and are the best for me.
My next will be rancho rs9000xl with my ride system to adjust them from inside.
OME have a more smooth response than pro-comps and they are not so stiff as them.
Tell me your height to tell you shock codes.
Also the rancho rs5000 or the rs9000xl with the last one being adjustable are an excellent choice.
I have OME's in my jimny since i start making mods and are the best for me.
My next will be rancho rs9000xl with my ride system to adjust them from inside.
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07 Feb 2011 17:46 #11163
by Obarno
Manual VVT, 2 1/2" lift, ORA castor corrected arms, 2" ORA body lift, 4:1 transfer box, Uprated front shafts & CVs ERM , ARBs back & front 3.9 diffs, 6 point cage, ORA winch bumper - Superwinch EP9, ORA rear bumper, ORA axle truses, Diff guards ERM , TBR tank guard, Snorkel, Kumho KL71.30.9.50 15
Replied by Obarno on topic Re: shock absorbers, which are best?
I too have OME and find them comfortable on the road and flexible off so quite impressed. I also have them on my Sammi and after about 4 yrs of use/abuse they perform just as they did when they were new! Conversely my brother has Rough Country on his Jimny and they give a much harder ride.
Manual VVT, 2 1/2" lift, ORA castor corrected arms, 2" ORA body lift, 4:1 transfer box, Uprated front shafts & CVs ERM , ARBs back & front 3.9 diffs, 6 point cage, ORA winch bumper - Superwinch EP9, ORA rear bumper, ORA axle truses, Diff guards ERM , TBR tank guard, Snorkel, Kumho KL71.30.9.50 15
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09 Feb 2011 07:59 #11212
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re: shock absorbers, which are best?
Although the shop has not been up dated I can do Rough Country Shocks for £40 each + postage and packing.
Martin
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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- Monkey
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10 Feb 2011 07:36 #11297
by Monkey
Replied by Monkey on topic Re: shock absorbers, which are best?
Tough Dog shocks are good, i have them on my jimny they come in many different lengths from 40mm, 60mm and 80mm, they also offer a 3 year warranty. www.4wd1.com/Jimny.htm#suspension
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- bryandenham
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10 Feb 2011 20:27 #11353
by bryandenham
Replied by bryandenham on topic Re: shock absorbers, which are best?
hey panosd.
what OME shocks would I need for a three inch lifted Jimny and where can I get them from.
Thanks. Bryan D
what OME shocks would I need for a three inch lifted Jimny and where can I get them from.
Thanks. Bryan D
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11 Feb 2011 17:21 #11395
by Ranster
Replied by Ranster on topic Re: shock absorbers, which are best?
Just fitted the 3" procomp ES1000 kit.
It is less stiff then my previous setup - king spring with monroe adventure HD shocks - which is less stiff then the stock setup.
It is less stiff then my previous setup - king spring with monroe adventure HD shocks - which is less stiff then the stock setup.
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09 Aug 2019 07:03 #211949
by Curveking
Replied by Curveking on topic shock absorbers, which are best?
Are Monroe Adventurer Shocks a good choice for my Jimny. Its done 2500 miles a year for 20 years and is due a set of standard length shocks. (Monroes are on offer)
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09 Aug 2019 09:30 #211951
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
Replied by Lambert on topic shock absorbers, which are best?
Not a bad middle range damper, will be adequate for a standard car and a vast improvement on the existing ones.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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12 Aug 2019 11:39 - 12 Aug 2019 11:48 #212052
by DAGZOOK
All, I'm a newbie to this forum however I've had previous experience in using the 'Bilstein' Shock absorbers. They have a superb reputation for build quality and longevity. They make both road performance variants and Off road performance variants. Has anyone got any personal experiences with a Jimny Bilstein set up that they'd like to share?
These would be the go too for me based on my previous experience with Bilstein.
www.bilstein.com/uk/en/product/bilstein-b6-4600/
bilstein.suspensiondirect.co.uk/Suzuki-Jimny_FJ-1.3_16V_4x4.jsp
Replied by DAGZOOK on topic shock absorbers, which are best?
a18suf wrote: i need new front shock absorbers and the 2 i have seen are pro comp and trail master, i have not heard very good feed back on pro comp but trail master are £100 more, are they worth it?
i dont want to waste money on pro comp and them be pants then have to buy others.
any advice more than welcome
thanks amanda
All, I'm a newbie to this forum however I've had previous experience in using the 'Bilstein' Shock absorbers. They have a superb reputation for build quality and longevity. They make both road performance variants and Off road performance variants. Has anyone got any personal experiences with a Jimny Bilstein set up that they'd like to share?
These would be the go too for me based on my previous experience with Bilstein.
www.bilstein.com/uk/en/product/bilstein-b6-4600/
bilstein.suspensiondirect.co.uk/Suzuki-Jimny_FJ-1.3_16V_4x4.jsp
Last edit: 12 Aug 2019 11:48 by DAGZOOK.
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