Pedders rear shocks any good.

[losh1971]

Anyone know if Pedder red rear shocks are any good. Wagon has a decent looking set of Pedder gas shocks. I was hoping they might be alright on the ute as mine have signs of leaking. The pedders look in good cond although the lower bushes would need replacing.

 

[greenacc]

Yeah I used 2 sets in the back of my VS yonks ago. They were nice and firm to start with, and slowly got softer until they started to die after about 4 years.
If you have them there pull them out and have a feel. If they rise by themselves and feel firm they're good to go. See if they're firmer than what's in the ute.

 

[losh1971]

They have plenty of gas pressure but if they are cheap junk i won't go to the effort of fitting them and buying new bushes. My shocks are still working ok but are old.

 

[krusing]

Pedders are good,
But it all depends upon the application your going to install them, or to how your going to use them.

 

[EYY]

Red Monroe’s apparently.

 

[greenacc]

Yes I heard they are a heavy duty Monroe.

 

[gtrboyy]

Have Pedders Comfort (shorter shocks) in back of ute...feel same as factory junk that came out of it except lowered springs don't fall out putting it on jack stands lol

 

[vc commodore]

I have found Pedders shocks a little stiffer than your normal Monroes etc etc.....So for your intended usage, I'd be fitting them, as you seem to have a bit of weight on the back of your ute

 

[losh1971]

I have found Pedders shocks a little stiffer than your normal Monroes etc etc.....So for your intended usage, I'd be fitting them, as you seem to have a bit of weight on the back of your ute

Cool I will give them a go. Any idea where I can buy bushes for them apart from Pedders?

 

[greenacc]

Bushes would be same as any shock for your model I'm guessing?