Coilovers options

[cbr]

I am doing a ute conversion and link rear end to my 4runner. I am thinking of using coilovers for the rear.

The options that I have come across are:
Fox shocks (http://www.foxracingshox.com)
sway-a-away (http://www.swayaway.com)
Ausshocks (http://www.ausshock.com.au)
Dobbins coilovers (http://www.dobbinengineering.com/products.htm)

I am leaning towards Ausshock as these seem to be well priced compared to the USA brands and are dedicated coil over shocks not like the Rancho based Dobbins shocks. They also offer a spring exchange program, so it will be cheaper to tune the suspension. The only problem is that these shocks are built for fast offroad racing, so will they be suited slow crawling?

Has anyone had any experience with coilovers especially the ausshock?

It looks like to fit the coilovers I will need to angle the shocks over towards the center of the vehicle to clear the chassi. is this a problem? Or is it better to inboard the coilovers on the diff to clear the chassie and position them straight?

Now I am not interested in air shocks, I know these are cheaper, but this is going to be a road regestered vehicle and my engineer wil not pass them.

Thanks
Chris.

[Smithy jnr]

i suggest you consider King Coil Overs as another option, contact Rohan in melbourne if you are interested in pricing options 03 9739 5000
Cass is in Perth & may be able to fit them up for you if you are interested.

[cbr]

i suggest you consider King Coil Overs as another option, contact Rohan in melbourne if you are interested in pricing options 03 9739 5000
Cass is in Perth & may be able to fit them up for you if you are interested.

Yea did consider them but these seem to be the most expensive option. I will find out prices and maybe re-consider

Chris.

[stuee]

Don't forget Bilstein
http://www.bilstein.com/index1.php

From what I've read over the internet the Ausshocks seem to be popular amongst the offroad racers over here due to their value for money compared to the American Shocks. Possibly with different valving you could make them suite rock crawling

Bilstein make a dedicated rockcrawling coilover if your willing to pay a bit extra.

9100 Rock Crawler
Designed for the rapidly growing rock crawler market this new shock features Bilstein's industry leading technology and the experience gained in decades of off road competition.

With a nickel plated 2" diameter threaded body, 2.5" x 12" reservoir, -8 Aeroquip Match Mate hose, hard anodized screw top and Aurora spherical bearings, this new shock is built to tackle the toughest terrain right out of the box.

Completely owner rebuildable with valving specifically designed for rockcrawling and available in 12", 14" and 17" travel, the Rock Crawler Series also offers the option of coilover with a dual rate spring.

If you mount the shocks inboard I don't think you get as good a damping force compared to being mounted outside of the chassis, so if possible mount them outside(also more stable this way). Don't know if the axles are wide enough for this though.

[Elmo]

i was just browsing the big balls offroad site and come across some race runner shocks that were only$545 a piece

there was a bigger version for $717 but both of them looked really good, and i've never heard anything but good stuff about race runner shocks

[cbr]

i was just browsing the big balls offroad site and come across some race runner shocks that were only$545 a piece

there was a bigger version for $717 but both of them looked really good, and i've never heard anything but good stuff about race runner shocks

These are built by sway-a-way, but you still need to add springs and spring seat hardware. These are bear shocks only for that price.


Chris.