Which shocks?

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D90mitch

D90mitch

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It's been a little over a year now since I changed my suspension. I used cheap Terrafirma all terrain shocks at £25 each. Now I haven't had any problems and they've taken everything i've thrown at them but I must say unless the vehicle isn't loaded up they aren't half stiff. You go over a bump without being loaded up and it's like coming i for a hard landing on a jumbo jet!

Question being - what is the best shock out there for the money that's going to give a good ride loaded up and empty? I suppose a better emphasis being on empty as that's what it is most of the time. I am using standard 90 springs

Cheers.
 
I have Pro comp all round with standard springs. Some people take the Micky out of them but I can only speak as I find. And they have been great. Recently completed a 7000 Kilometer trip down to Spain and across Morocco & the Sahara fully loaded without any problems. I don't know what were on before but they were much firmer. When fully load with firewood the old ones didn't move where as the Pro Comp are softer, but I have got used to them and they are fine. For the price I think they are very good value.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSIDr1F9bc&index=4&list=FLIWizlxh0TAfVe8CIKx8ZHA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4EHCTGjAzg&index=15&list=FLIWizlxh0TAfVe8CIKx8ZHA

Just to give you some idea of the terrain we crossed and believe me it was fully loaded.
 
D90mitch said:
They're expensive! For that price £120+ I know what i'd get! I was thinking something a little more... Affordable at the moment. Bilstein ones for £50 ish seem like a good buy but want some good recommendations first.
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That is steep,did not pay anywhere near that but it was three years ago.
 
Dont forget its a commercial vehicle and its designed to carry some weight, so I would still be looking for softer springs to suit your needs or a nice Skoda!
 
I did a lot of looking around when I replaced the shocks on my 110. I hate paying out for stuff twice. Or having to do the work twice. I went with Koni Heavy Tracks and I couldn't be happier.
They are adjustable also so you can set the ride from soft to hard.
 
Hijacking the thread a little bit here but i'm looking to get some new shocks and springs on my 90 as well i've heard Monroe are good at £30 a corner. Is anyone running these that can confirm or deny?
 
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