do i need to spend up on shocks??????!!!!!!!!

[mule75]

ok, i'm after some new shocks. it's on a hzj 75 with custom springs(longer and softer leafs, about 4in above stock). It's not a daily driver(mainly used for hill climbs, ect on weekends) but still does a couple of trips every year so it still needs to be able to drive ok up the hwy(just ok!!). it's probably your average weekend warrior truck(turboed, susp+body,hi-mount, air locked on 36 pedes). i don't do comps or really have any intention to do them short term. do i really need to go all out with shocks like everyone seems to be or am i going to be better off running some half decent shocks like bilstein 5150's and saving some money insted of spending up on something that will prob be a waste on my current set up. currently i have ome shocks and they limit my spring travel(downwards travel) as i have played with my springs alot and they work very well. eventually (prob within 24 months)it will do a link susp set up but i currently don't have the time to do it.
any thoughts or recomendations appreciated........................................................... i'm confused!!!

[pongo]

If pin to pin find some std 80 series cruiser shocks to get ya out of trouble.

The work well in the old patrol

[mule75]

i don't mind paying for good shocks, i just want to know if most people are going overboard on average rigs. am i going to benifit in any way on my set up from spending up to $500+ per shock when it's only an "average" rig if you get where i'm coming from........?????????????????

[nastytroll]

I would run pro comp, cheap n good for average joe. Save your $ for when you link it.

[chunks]

Mate if your prepared to pay for some Bilsteins (plenty of people whinge about paying for shocks half the price of them) go for it! They are a tough as nails monotube shock and have the advantage of being rebuildable if and when required! I could help you out with a set if your interested, but i don't where Diamond Creek is but i'm pretty sure its not near Canberra!

[locktup4x4]

Bilsteins is a good tough shock with lots of sizes.

Jason.

[dirtyGQ]

yepro comp are cheap for that sized lift and work well ....bugger paying over $200 a shock.

[chunks]

Why spend $$$$ on a big lift, big muddies, accessories etc and then be a tightarse when it comes to one of the most critical items of your 4wd. You never regret paying for quality, but you will regret buying cheap shit when it lets you down.

[TWISTY]

I went cheapish originally with the 40 and just put some Skyjackers in (got them for $75ea)......they rode ok, and the lengths were good for the custom 4" spring packs I'm running......However in the search for some more travel and a better ride, I just got some 12" travel bilstein 5125s from the boys at Locktup4x4 ($142ea delivered to my door, i think the price may change with the aussie dollar)....So am keen to see if there is an improvement with ride with stepping up to a quality shock. The yanks certinley rave about the 5125s on leaf sprung trucks but, so these might be an option for you.

[mule75]

ok!! i just measured up my shock lengths and i will be borderline for travel with a 12" if i allow a little bit for big hits so i'm gonna go 14". i need 400mm (16" i think??!!) compressed length. i don't think it's gonna happen. looks like i'll have to make some shock hoops. spewin, didn't want to have to. now i can go the 6100's if i do hoops, so there is an upside. i think i'd prefer them because they are rebuildable and i'm pretty sure 5150's aren't. does anyone run these??? does anyone know another shock i should be looking at??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!