Shock Absourbers? Whats best?

[99HiluxIFS]

Hey ppl

Im in need of new Shocks in my Hilux so I just wanna get everyones opinion on what are the best and what price they are at?

Don't be afraid to debate about it haha

Cheers,

Mitch.

[Tiny]

Based on your user name I'm guessing it's an ifs model, IMO a monotube sch as bilstien will increase the ride and control and result in better cornering and braking

[99HiluxIFS]

Awesome, I currently am running old man emu but I'll give bilstein a look aye

[grimbo]

What suspension mods if any?
What sort of terrain and driving?
What sort of budget?
What problems do you have with your current setup?
Why do you need to change, what ate you hoping to achieve by getting new shocks?

[99HiluxIFS]

I have a 2 inch suspension lift atm, thats all mods suspension wise. I need new ones cause they are old and time to replace it, leaking shit etc
Dont really have anything in mind of what to achieve, max flex out of rear axle as i can, just gotta fuck around with the leafs to give it more down travel first

[ISUZUROVER]

Awesome, I currently am running old man emu but I'll give bilstein a look aye

x2. I have bilstein on one 4x4 and OME on another. There is no comparison - the billies have done over 150k km including the CSR and still work fine.

[chunks]

I have had good results with both Bilstein and Koni shocks in these vehicles.

[99HiluxIFS]

Bilstein appears to be the winner so far..

[Willy Hilux]

Have a look at the SRC shocks from Superior Engineering. Pay a bit more but you also get a better shock!

[chunks]

I don't think they make SRCs for the torsion bar front end Hiluxes.

[99HiluxIFS]

Im gonna ring em up and check, see what they reckon is the best for my model lux....superior engineering that is

[DUDELUX]

Theyll probably ask you same questions that Grimbo asked.

Work out your answers to his questions, then you can work whar shocks are best for you and your vehicle.

[99HiluxIFS]

Thanks mate, I will do that..

[pigletracing]

I have personaly tested the NEW TJM XGS GOLD shocks for 2 years in events all around aus, before TJM put them on the shelf.
heres some footage ot them in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf475_Yy3F4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
# They are a heavy bore shock.
# They have German valving.
# They are a fully re-buildable shock (not a throw away when buggered).
# They have 3 years warrenty.
## FORUM MEMBERS GET SPECIAL PRICING DISCOUNTS AT TJM COOPERS PLAINS (it makes shocks less than $120 EACH)
# They are a HARD CORE COMP PROVEN SHOCK, for the tourers & budget minded.

call "PIGLET" at TJM COOPERS PLAINS BRS :- 07-32778255 for these & many other great TJM to FORUM MEMBER DEALS.
( heres an eg:- roof top tents rrp $1595, forum members price = $1267 )

cheers piggy
Ian McClenahan "piglet)
TJM COOPERS PLAINS
959 Beaudesert Rd
Coopers Plains Bris sth
(ph) 07-32778255
(e) piglet@4x4megastore.com.au

[99HiluxIFS]

hey piglet,

I've actually been thinking about the XGS's cause I've heard some good things about them, with the discount at coopers plains store, do u have to be a member of outerlimits forum? im new to this so is the member an extra thing? or am i already a member haha,

$120 each im pretty keen on it

Thanks mate, appreciate it

Mitch

[pigletracing]

Hi Mitch,
if your on here your already a member of a 4x4 forum.
when you come into the store to purchace, you will have to supply the following details to get FORUM DISCOUNT.

# WHAT 4X4 FORUM ARE YOU A MEMBER OF :- (eg outerlimits 4x4)

# WHAT IS YOUR USER NAME:- (eg 99hiluxefs)

# WHAT IS YOU PASSWORD (you will need to log in) :- *********

we will put this information with your records (not the password) & then you will save$$$$$$ on anything TJM sells,
nb:- discount is only available on TJM prodoct.

SO COME INTO THE STORE, ASK FOR PIGLET & SAVE $$$$$

Ian McClenahan "piglet"
TJM Coopers Plains
959 Beaudesert rd
Coopers Plains Bris sth
(ph) 07-32778255
(e) piglet@4x4megastore.com.au

[ISUZUROVER]

...you will have to supply the following details to get FORUM DISCOUNT.

...

# WHAT IS YOU PASSWORD :- *********

Why do you want people's forum password??? Sounds a bit dodgy.

[Shadow]

...you will have to supply the following details to get FORUM DISCOUNT.

...

# WHAT IS YOU PASSWORD :- *********

Why do you want people's forum password??? Sounds a bit dodgy.

i would say its so that everyone doesnt just go in and say they are RUFF

but it is still a dodgy way to verify a persons identity.

I think them sending you a PM would be a better solutiuon.

[rowenb]

Mate just got some fox 2.0 front and 2.5 back on his 100 and they are awesome and didn't cost him the world shipped from the states. Soaks up the bumps and corners real well.

[pigletracing]

...you will have to supply the following details to get FORUM DISCOUNT.

...

# WHAT IS YOU PASSWORD :- *********

Why do you want people's forum password??? Sounds a bit dodgy.

Sorry I should clarify it a bit. (i didnt mean it to read we want your password)
You would be supprised how many people who come in & want forum pricing that arnt a forum member but have herd about it from a mate.& You all know how easy it is to become a FORUM MEMBER
Idont need to know there pass word. the person who needs to save $$$$ on the purchace needs it.
BASICLY if they cant log into whatever forum they say there from they dont get the discount.
It is there secret password that they need to log in to prove there a forum member,
I dont keep passwords as records, just there user name, address or email address for newsletter/sales info & a phone mumber so we can ring them to let them know the things they have ordered has arrived.

I had this bloke that carried on a treat last week.
He came in & had herd about the forum member pricing, so I told him what was requierd to get that pricing (be in a Forum)
at that stage he was only looking, so iwrote down on my card
RRP pricing = $------ or if he was a member, Forum pricing = $------
the following week he came back & wanted to buy at forum pricing, when asked what forum are you a member of,
he replied:- NONE. I dont have a computer,we offered him to hop on the work computer & we could show him how to become a Forum Member to help him out. he than carried on a treat & abused the whole sales team,store & any customer that was in the store at that time as well.

everyone else has been happy with their savings, & there are alot of people that we have shown how to become a Forum member & are now benafetting from the info they get from their Forums as well.

I hope this has clarified this a little

cheers piglet