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04-09-2008, 07:10 PM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern NSW
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I need new front shocks, which are best?
G'day,
My front shocks are getting pretty tired, pretty bouncy, and lately have been making alot of abnormal noises.
Ive got 19s and its pretty low at the front, only about 10-15mm clearance of tyre. So thats another reason to get a tighter setup in the front.
I can get monroe shocks from a mate at holden, they are excess stock from HSV. I cant remember his price but i think it was around 80 per side.
Other option i know of is the Ultima Shocks of eBay. Holden Commodore VR-VZ Ultima Shocks Absorbers Front for $200.
Is there any other decent pairs for around $200? I'll need the top plate and the bearing or whatever it is (i really have no idea about the top end of them) because when i go for wheel alignments, they keep saying my steering pulls to the last way the wheels were turned (which is true) And they tell me to replace the bearings in the top plate (or something along the lines)
Appreciate any help.
CHeers.
Dan.
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04-09-2008, 07:21 PM
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Tells it like it is.
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Like everything in life you get what you pay for. KYB are a good budget alternative that are a cut above the rabble however they are somewhat more expensive. My preference is Bilstein or secondly koni however they are way over your budget.
Reaper
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04-09-2008, 07:30 PM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern NSW
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Yeah i know you get what you pay for, but i don't need anything that flash, nor do i have really have the extra money to spare, I'm not gunna be circuit racing or anything, so just need some shocks that suit my needs and budget.
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04-09-2008, 08:29 PM
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Ride: '95 VS Calais SI
Join Date: Jul 2005
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i got a set of Boge shockers all round few weeks back, cant say a bad thing about them, great ride and pretty much like a stock ride but its lowered... good shocks, i got the set for $345
Nick
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04-09-2008, 08:31 PM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern NSW
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did u get the 'lowered' version of the shocks? or are they just normal height, but with your lowered springs?
Cheers
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04-09-2008, 10:14 PM
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Ride: VSII Calais supercharged
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: South Coast, NSW
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Hey Dan, I've got a similar situation to you. My first VS I put Monroe Sensatrac shocks all round and they were fantastic. Installed at 160,000kms and sold the car at 384,000kms and they were still going strong. You can sometimes find them on ebay online stores. My current VS shocks are rooted and undecided what I should get. Monroe have a new sports shock out now that is designed in conjunction with King springs. Might be worth considering if I had some money.
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04-09-2008, 10:22 PM
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Ride: 91 VN SS 355
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kyb exel g shocks mate you will be happy with them.
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05-09-2008, 06:54 AM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVN 355
kyb exel g shocks mate you will be happy with them.
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I found them here
They match the part numbers on the KYB Site, and they are the Excel-G Twin Tube Gas Shocks.
Having my car lowered in the front, do i need to have shortened shocks? The rears installed now are shortened ones.
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05-09-2008, 07:00 AM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern NSW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooter79
Hey Dan, I've got a similar situation to you. My first VS I put Monroe Sensatrac shocks all round and they were fantastic. Installed at 160,000kms and sold the car at 384,000kms and they were still going strong. You can sometimes find them on ebay online stores. My current VS shocks are rooted and undecided what I should get. Monroe have a new sports shock out now that is designed in conjunction with King springs. Might be worth considering if I had some money.
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Was your first VS Lowered?
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05-09-2008, 10:31 AM
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Ride: VSII Calais supercharged
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg
Was your first VS Lowered?
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No, was standard. But if you look up the monroe website it has different part numbers for lowered and standard sensatrac struts.
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05-09-2008, 10:57 AM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
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Location: Southern NSW
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Rightio. How much did you pay for the fronts? If u remember..?
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05-09-2008, 11:23 AM
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Ride: VZ AWD One Tonner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg
I found them here
They match the part numbers on the KYB Site, and they are the Excel-G Twin Tube Gas Shocks.
Having my car lowered in the front, do i need to have shortened shocks? The rears installed now are shortened ones. |
I would've expected better from an EBay seller... our run of the mill price is $125 each.
Also that's the not part numbers for KYB shortened fronts either... The KYB shortened fronts to suit are a couple of bucks more each from memory.
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05-09-2008, 11:26 AM
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Ride: VR V6 5spd '93
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern NSW
Posts: 392
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How do these budget KYB's compare to the Monroe Sensa-Trac's?
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