Shocks - Belton Overlander vs. EFS

Post by **D_Web** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:40 pm

The Mav needs a new set of shocks, and from what I've been told it's either going to be the EFS or Belton Overlanders.

I've found absolutely no info on the Belton shocks, but I have been told that they are a little softer than the EFS. From the searches I've done, many people seem very happy with their EFS kit, and for the price they seem great.

The vehicle is a daily driver, but will get its fair share of medium - serious 4WD'ing and hopefully a good bit of touring aswell.

Ultimately it will probably come down to price. I've been quoted $440 for the EFS and $580 for the Beltons.

Any experiences/suggestions?

Post by **Beastmavster** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:08 pm

Should be similar price for dobinsons too. Procomps would be maybe $100 a set more than the dobinsons but cheaper than the overlander.

Post by **Mr DJ** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:52 pm

I understand there are 3 different types/grades of EFS shock (think they are Enforcer, Elite and Extreeme), so make sure you know which ones you are being quoted for so you can compare apples with apples

Post by **JOHNZ** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:00 am

Dougster wrote:I understand there are 3 different types/grades of EFS shock (think they are Enforcer, Elite and Extreeme), so make sure you know which ones you are being quoted for so you can compare apples with apples

EFS ELITE $400

CHEERS JOHNZ

Post by **GQ4.8coilcab** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:19 am

why does it have to be those two shocks. Why not XGS or OME? Theyve been around for alot longer then EFS. Never heard of belton though

Post by **bogged** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:34 am

GQ4.8coilcab wrote:why does it have to be those two shocks. Why not XGS or OME? Theyve been around for alot longer then EFS. Never heard of belton though

agree, try searching the squilliontrillionbilliongazillion other suspension threads for GQ's on the board..

Benton? sounds like oxford st shocks - one hit and their rooted...

Post by **JOHNZ** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:40 pm

GQ4.8coilcab wrote:why does it have to be those two shocks. Why not XGS or OME? Theyve been around for alot longer then EFS. Never heard of belton though

XGS AND EFS ARE THE SAME SHOCKS

Post by **bogged** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:09 pm

JOHNZ wrote:
GQ4.8coilcab wrote:why does it have to be those two shocks. Why not XGS or OME? Theyve been around for alot longer then EFS. Never heard of belton though
XGS AND EFS ARE THE SAME SHOCKS

like OME and Monroe? (not that they are)

Post by **crosswire** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:06 am

bogged wrote:
JOHNZ wrote:
GQ4.8coilcab wrote:why does it have to be those two shocks. Why not XGS or OME? Theyve been around for alot longer then EFS. Never heard of belton though
XGS AND EFS ARE THE SAME SHOCKS
like OME and Monroe? (not that they are)

Yes, just like the situation with OME and Monroe. They come out of the same factory (Cofap's) but the shocks can be different as they are made to the specs of TJM / Carrolls.

Post by **bogged** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:53 pm

crosswire wrote:
bogged wrote:
JOHNZ wrote:
GQ4.8coilcab wrote:why does it have to be those two shocks. Why not XGS or OME? Theyve been around for alot longer then EFS. Never heard of belton though
XGS AND EFS ARE THE SAME SHOCKS
like OME and Monroe? (not that they are)
Yes, just like the situation with OME and Monroe. They come out of the same factory (Cofap's) but the shocks can be different as they are made to the specs of TJM / Carrolls.

There are only a few companies that make shocks in aussie..
they are all made to different specs by these companies...

Post by **Henry M** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:49 pm

The Cofap shock manufacturer has had a very good reputation in Australia for over 20 years. Australia has been a solid development base for the Cofap products and Cofap will continue to use Australian companies and vehicles as a benchmark for shock absorber performance.

The TJM and EFS (Elite) products are from Cofap and do have many similarities, but have been valved to suit certain coil rates. So what ever shock you purchase, try and give the salesman at TJM or EFS a basic description of your coil so the rates can be determined and shocks matched.

Post by **nissan4x4efs** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:27 pm

Hi, I would go EFS i had some other brand in didnt like the way it handled
so i got some EFS shocks and springs told the sales man what i want to do and sold me the stuff i need they are realy good to deal with
i bought them from carrolls springs
they were so good i now work there
any prob's give us a call on 1300 660 601
ask for Troy

Post by **GQ4.8coilcab** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:38 pm

If you arnt doing extreme competition and you arnt gonna boil your shocks, why dont you try and get a set of super cheap GABRIEL shocks

LMAO joke

You get what you pay for, ive heard of people putting wing nuts on there ironman suspension cause they replace it every six months. So dont go for the cheapest.

Cheers Julian

Post by **dogbreath_48** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:37 pm

I've heard Belton make a lot of OEM gear (not OME!). They would suggest they'd be comparable to a standard patrol shock, perhaps?

I'd say go for a more established brand like Old man emu.

-Stu

Post by **D_Web** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:59 pm

Thanks for the replies guys.

The Belton still seems like an unknown quantity, and I've heard nothing but praise for the EFS, so I might buy a set when finances avail.

Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Shocks - Belton Overlander vs. EFS

Shocks - Belton Overlander vs. EFS

Who is online