which shock absorbers?

Post by **samk** » 17 Jan 2010, 11:51

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

Post by **ricicles** » 17 Jan 2010, 15:57

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.

Post by **Pepperami** » 17 Jan 2010, 16:19

Dont buy Jk suspension especially second hand. mine was completely shagged within 2 years.

Post by **jason k** » 17 Jan 2010, 17:12

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!!

Post by **samk** » 17 Jan 2010, 19:44

oh no, are JK springs that bad??

I've been checking on brickwerks etc but cant afford the prices at the moment - so annoying!

Post by **ricicles** » 18 Jan 2010, 19:19

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.

Post by **samk** » 18 Jan 2010, 21:45

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

Post by **nesty** » 24 Jan 2010, 15:22

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!

Post by **samk** » 24 Jan 2010, 21:00

seems like everyones going for second hand JK springs in this current climate

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8477436.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **ricicles** » 24 Jan 2010, 21:15

Post by **wigster** » 31 Jan 2010, 19:18

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

Post by **samk** » 02 Feb 2010, 16:54

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!

Post by **happy camper** » 02 Feb 2010, 17:03

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

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-LOWERING-SPRING ... 518fe6b411" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **faggie** » 03 Feb 2010, 14:36

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

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