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Shortened Shocks for touring springs

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by GothicKidd, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. GothicKidd

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    Okay, so I took my car to mechanics to have a look over.. He mentioned how I should get shortened shocks to suit my springs.
    What shocks should I go for? My springs are the touring springs by pedders ..
    Also where would be the best place to purchase from? Theres not real local suspension dealerships around here..
    Thanks
     
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    If the springs are heavy duty (heavier than std FE2) then give Monroe GT Sport a try (not GT gas).
    The Sport are to be used with stiffer lowered springs and are designed to give these heavier springs a slightly softer ride.
    The sport are a little too soft for stock or FE2 springs as they are purposely built to compliment heavier springs.
     
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    Im not too sure if the springs are heavy duty or not; I was looking at the Monroe GT sports a while ago..
    Where would be a good place to order them from?

    Cheers :)
     
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    all after market coils be it lowered standard or raised are heavyer duty than a standard coil. have you got irs or a solid axel rear end?
     
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    Monroe GT Sports or KYB's
     
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    Hmm KYB or Gt Monroe Sports.. hmm

    Ah thanks for that :) Solid.
     
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    Where abouts could I order them from? I live in a country town and closest city is Either Port Augusta or Adelaide
     
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    Bursons if you have one there, or on here through Greg from GSL Rallysprot. You could always check the KYB website for distributers nearby. I got mine from Bursons, they were the cheapest.
     
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    Nah, had a quick search and theres no 'Bursons' in SA :(
    Whats the real difference between KYB and GT monroe Sport shocks? I know ill able to get from pedders
     
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    Why not send Greg a quick pm and ask him that and for a quote? I'd avoid Pedders btw
     
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    Alright thanks, Any reason of avoiding pedders? :\
     
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    Just a personal thing, a few bad experiences and I've found better places.
     
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