which shock absorbers?
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which shock absorbers?
yes sorry, another lowering post!
looks like i'll be getting my hands on some 2nd hand springs for a reasonable price. They are JK ones that were advertised as -60 but the seller says thy are more like -70 fitted. I'm a little nervous that this might be a bit too low for my van (factory camper) but it's worth a shot!
Any recommendations on which shock absorbers to get? bearing in mind that I have to do this on a very tight budget! any good affordable shocks up to the job?
thanks,
Sam
looks like i'll be getting my hands on some 2nd hand springs for a reasonable price. They are JK ones that were advertised as -60 but the seller says thy are more like -70 fitted. I'm a little nervous that this might be a bit too low for my van (factory camper) but it's worth a shot!
Any recommendations on which shock absorbers to get? bearing in mind that I have to do this on a very tight budget! any good affordable shocks up to the job?
thanks,
Sam
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i had the jk hd ones on mine for a wile and they had less damping than the worn out originals. got avo adjustables on now and they work well. i got mine from la performance.
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Dont buy Jk suspension especially second hand. mine was completely shagged within 2 years.
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jk springs are gash.
save up and buy proper , buy once.
avos are a good balance and value for money.
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for prices!!
save up and buy proper , buy once.
avos are a good balance and value for money.
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for prices!!
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oh no, are JK springs that bad??
I've been checking on brickwerks etc but cant afford the prices at the moment - so annoying!
I've been checking on brickwerks etc but cant afford the prices at the moment - so annoying!
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they are pants i saw the state of pepps, they seem to be variable though so you might get lucky, i had some on mine and sold them on, i know they van they are on now and they are still ok. the ride is much much better with the avo,s, i would recomend do it once, each time you do it you will need the tracking and camber resetting and it can work out costly.
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appreciate all the warnings but think i'm gonna try the springs. Worth it for the price and if i have to change in the near future it was worth taking a risk. will try and fit decent shocks to give potentially ropey springs a chance!
Sam
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I got AVO shocks and HR Green springs on mine. I got them from Brickwerks. Not cheap but the spring/shock combo is very smooth ride!
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seems like everyones going for second hand JK springs in this current climate
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I ran jaykay on my t4, they were pants, even tho I don't carry a load they were almost coilbound in the first year I have AVO's 70's from baxter and would say they are a hundred times better even the coating is staying on at the mo
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managed to source some 2nd hand gmax shox - thanks all for the advice. I may well end up sourcing more expensive items in the future but for now it's worth giving these a bash as they came at a reasonable price!
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I have this kit fitted and think its brilliant value, she Sits nice handles better and still rides lovely, if yours is a camper then get the lift plates from brickwerks as well to ensure she sits nice and level
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i used to run jk springs then avo and now on h/r what a difference the h/r made to ride quality and handling , i would never buy cheap springs again