What Shock Absorbers Do You Recommend?

[HI PSI]

My King SL's are starting to get a bit soft and I would now like to replace them and the Struts/Shocks at the same time. I have considered coil overs but have decided against them as the roads here in Central Queensland are extremely rough and the stiffer ride would make driving the car less enjoyable.

I would like to make an educated decision before I buy so.....Could you all share your experiences with different brand shock absorbers. Giving a rating out of 10 for "Ride quality,Stiffness and Satisfaction"..

Cheers Brad

[_Spin_]

I have 520 lb front kings stock height, 310 rears SSL with Bilsteins..

Its in my opinion as good as I`ll ever want it.

It rides nicely and handles anything I throw at it..

Contact Pat at Wholesale Suspension ( a forum advertiser ) and he`ll hook you up.

Or advise you on alternatives.

[MiKa]

I'd also like to know the different brands also... We know the Bilsteins etc. are good, but what about Monroe, Pedders etc..

[Rudiger]

I have Bilsteins and Kings from Pat, great package. I got told the Monroes are more for lowered and/or repacement for stock. Ok though.

But seriously, Pay (senna_t) is the man. I have standard ride height with pedders sway front and rear. I probably could lower it a bit, and would like it a bit stiffer but theres no body roll and it suits me down to the ground so to speak.

Coil overs and Konis are a bit more expensive. Just depends on what you want to acheive.

[XR6TWolf]

I have owned a good few high performance cars. Some have had coil overs and frankly unless you are doing track days or some pretty serious driving I debate the need.

Monroes IMO are to shocks what a paper air filter in a standard air box is to breathing...in other words a suitable replacement that compares to OEM.

Bilstein all the way! A superb solution for achieving that sure footed feeling without beating the budget or compromising ride quality.

[locknut]

Has anyone tried KYB's in their T? I've heard the rear is copied off the shortened body XR shock, but not the front.. Anyone confirm?

[djextreme]

wat about the pedders xtreme coilovers?????

[HI PSI]

I have heard that they have been having som problems with the Pedders Coil overs... So I have decided not to go down that path...

[Smoke them tyres]

Locknut,

For KYB's, look here for my experience with them..........

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/Suspension-Options-Setup-B-Series-t54039.html&st=18"]My]http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/Suspension-Options-Setup-B-Series-t54039.html&st=18"]My link

I have only fitted the fronts with 520's at std XR height at this stage with the rears being standard springs and shocks (no rear bar)....this is a good match.

Poly bushings are also a must to get the best out of these cars and also tyre life.

Edited 09/03/10 11:45 AM by Smoke them tyres

[locknut]

  On 09/03/2010 at 11:41 AM, Smoke them tyres said:

Locknut,

For KYB's, look here for my experience with them..........

My]http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/Suspension-Options-Setup-B-Series-t54039.html&st=18"]My]http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/Suspension-Options-Setup-B-Series-t54039.html&st=18"]My]http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/Suspension-Options-Setup-B-Series-t54039.html&st=18"]My link

I have only fitted the fronts with 520's at std XR height at this stage with the rears being standard springs and shocks (no rear bar)....this is a good match.

Poly bushings are also a must to get the best out of these cars and also tyre life.

Cheers man, was thinking of getting the basic twin tube Excel G ones, but am lead to believe only the rear shock is copied off the XR OEM short shock.. Does this mean the front KYB shock will be longer than a stock XR one?

I don't really wanna be stuffing AU gear into the towers. Not real keen on Pedders, or Monroe, but no-one actually makes a shortened shock? I miss my BOGE's on the EA lol. I don't think I can afford Bilsteins and coil overs are a waste for my purpose.