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SJ80 Rear Shocks

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:51 pm
by Sean
G'day,

Here is yet another question about an SJ80. Am i able to use the same set of rear shocks as a leafie. My rears have recently given up and i need to replace them. I was thinking of getting the OME Nitrochargers but am unsure as to whether or not i can use the same shocks as leafies. I am just looking for standard length shocks.

Cheers,
Sean

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:10 pm
by Gwagensteve
Both shocks are about the same length and have eyes at each end so they *might* fit but they will not have adequate valving.

Steve.

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:21 pm
by Sean
alrighty thanks mate, can always rely on you to post an accurate and informative post.

I will go down to suzisport and see what they can do for me.

Cheers,
Sean

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:49 pm
by mud4b
Gwagensteve wrote:Both shocks are about the same length and have eyes at each end so they *might* fit but they will not have adequate valving.

Steve.

spot on although the sj80 shocks are slightly smaller in diameter also.

cheers mark

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:27 pm
by spamwell
they will fit, but yeah you will need some nicer ones in the coily, i swapped the ones from my leafy into my coily as a temporary thing and it was fine.

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:51 pm
by gumtree
do u have 2 inch suspension lift, if not they are easy enought to get. suzi sport will have boge ones which i hear are pretty good for approx $80 each. they are german made.

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:03 pm
by Sean
thanks for the replies guys. Am heading down early next week, gonna get them to have a look at my leaking hub, also may as well get the shocks will I'm there.

Cheers,
Sean