Replacing shocks
- bullit
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Replacing shocks
Hello all,
I have a 2005 Vigo with an old man emu suspension set up.
Now I bought the vehicle five years ago with the set up.
I’m not sure how old the shocks are and was thinking to replace them.
I got a price for four shocks @ R16000.00 these are OME shocks
Can one use other shocks instead of OME with the OME springs etc.
The price for the shocks is just too much.
I have a 2005 Vigo with an old man emu suspension set up.
Now I bought the vehicle five years ago with the set up.
I’m not sure how old the shocks are and was thinking to replace them.
I got a price for four shocks @ R16000.00 these are OME shocks
Can one use other shocks instead of OME with the OME springs etc.
The price for the shocks is just too much.
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Re: Replacing shocks
Do they need replacing? The OME products are pretty good and last very well by comparison the the general after market stuff.
Yes, you can replace with something other than OME but the shock travel specs must be the same (both in and out) The damping rates should also be close to similar if you want to maintain the same ride comfort. If you don't do a lot of off-road driving then Gabriel Safari or Monroe should be OK, otherwise I would suggest Bilstein (they also have serviceable models that reduce costs if you ever need to look at them again).
Yes, you can replace with something other than OME but the shock travel specs must be the same (both in and out) The damping rates should also be close to similar if you want to maintain the same ride comfort. If you don't do a lot of off-road driving then Gabriel Safari or Monroe should be OK, otherwise I would suggest Bilstein (they also have serviceable models that reduce costs if you ever need to look at them again).
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Re: Replacing shocks
You can also try Pedders TrakRyder 4x4 Gas shocks. R6500 for the set.
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Re: Replacing shocks
I have came across the same dilemma a few years ago with a Fortuner. Fitted a Gas type Gabriel if I remember correctly, ... and had no problems at all doing so. The OME's started leaking - but just in front.
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Re: Replacing shocks
Rayn, Go for Bilstein. price is about R9000.00.
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- bullit
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Re: Replacing shocks
Thanks for the responses.
Il look into alternatives.
Il not sure that they do need to be replaced, was just wondering as they could be 10 years old
Il look into alternatives.
Il not sure that they do need to be replaced, was just wondering as they could be 10 years old
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Re: Replacing shocks
mine was 9 years old and they was really kaput, finish, klaar
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- bullit
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Re: Replacing shocks
How does one test the shocks?
I know how to do it on a normal car is it the same for a off road vehicle?
I know how to do it on a normal car is it the same for a off road vehicle?
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Re: Replacing shocks
Pretty much the same. The bounce test is not a definitive way but it gives you a very good idea.
Push down on the corner of the vehicle (for each shock) and release ...
• vehicle body rises and stops immediately - excellent
• vehicle body rises and settles a little (one oscillation) - very good
• vehicle body rises, settles and rises a little (two oscillations) - still OK but getting tired
Any more oscillations and they're buggered.
Push down on the corner of the vehicle (for each shock) and release ...
• vehicle body rises and stops immediately - excellent
• vehicle body rises and settles a little (one oscillation) - very good
• vehicle body rises, settles and rises a little (two oscillations) - still OK but getting tired
Any more oscillations and they're buggered.
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Re: Replacing shocks
Meaning Kaput.
Ecc 1:9 Wat gewees het, dit sal daar weer wees; en wat gebeur het, dit sal weer gebeur, en daar is glad niks nuuts onder die son nie.
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Re: Replacing shocks
Sometimes a bit harder to press down on a high vehicle like Hilux, so what I do is I put my back against the vehicle at rear wheel and quickly lift it on the wheel arch and leave it. Has the same effect.
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1999 Hilux 2.7i 4x4 Raider DC with 3.4 Prado V6. Rear diff-lock, Bull Bar and rock sliders, 31" Cooper ST Maxx, Snorkel, Alu-Canopy, VHF Motorolla radio, West Coast Rust, Mikem Suspension, Ball Joint Spacers in front and Mikem extended shackles at the rear, 25watt LED Spots