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shocks?

Post by Nikos.sami » Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:53 pm

hello i want change shocks to my stock suspension sami
it is my every day car and i go a lot light offroad and fast driving on dirt mainly
i want something not too expensive...
what do you think about kayaba or monroe shocks?
anything better option?

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Re: shocks?

Post by Jordi » Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:02 pm

Monroe are a good shock. Quite a lot of people run KYBs.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: shocks?

Post by Nikos.sami » Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:13 pm

Jordi wrote:Monroe are a good shock. Quite a lot of people run KYBs.
thank you for your answer ;)
what would you prefer from those two?

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Re: shocks?

Post by rockinsuzuki58 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:09 am

how to fit rear shock absorbers suzuki samurai

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Re: shocks?

Post by SherwoodNash » Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:25 pm

rockinsuzuki58 wrote:how to fit rear shock absorbers suzuki samurai
Easier with the back jacked up on the axle, both wheels off. A bit of WD40 and hour beforehand and just undo the top and bottom bolts and remove old shocks. Compress new ones and slide into position, do up bolts.

The fuel tank side is slightly more awkward if yours has a tank guard fitted.

Good Luck :thumbup:
Nikos.sami wrote:what would you prefer from those two?
I like the KYB gas Excel G's (good value and quality, made in Japan) :thumbup:

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Re: shocks?

Post by Jordi » Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:28 pm

I generally run KYBs. Usually well priced and seem to last quite well.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: shocks?

Post by ScottieJ » Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:07 pm

I've been running KYB for 10 years on my sj.....they still don't leak even though one has a bent shaft :lol:
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