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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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I'm a big fan of Koni shocks but, depending on what you're looking for, you could do a lot worse than fitting new standard ones. They're a good compromise that won't break the bank. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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21st Mar 2017 9:28pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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What's the main difference between the Koni and the standard shocks?
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22nd Mar 2017 12:03am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Well, Koni's are gas filled and adjustable, so a much higher spec. This means they'll keep their performance longer if pressing on over rough terrain and can be tailored to suit more heavily laden vehicles, which is why I've used them in the past.
Standard shocks (Armstrong, or at least they used to be) are traditional oil filled and obviously have a fixed damping rate. If the vehicle were to be used seriously - hammering across a desert for hours on end, for example - then they'd eventually fade as they can't dissipate the heat build up as quickly. They're also about a third of the price of Koni's but they've been the standard weapon of choice by Land Rover for years so are tried and tested. There are plenty of other options too, of course. Some swear by Bilsteins or Old Man Emu, for example. It really depends on what you plan to use the vehicle for and your budget. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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22nd Mar 2017 8:33am |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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Well i'm probably not going to hammer it, so maybe i'll get some standard replacements.
Thanks for giving me the options though  |
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23rd Mar 2017 8:56pm |
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| ChrisWoods Member Since: 29 Dec 2016 Location: Spreyton Posts: 164 
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I have Koni Heavy Tracks fitted and if I'm honest I'm yet to feel the difference but I am driving in England where the roads are reasonably good. Unless you're driving for miles on really rough roads then standard ones are probably fine. I only fitted mine because every time a part fails I like to replace it with a really good quality part.
This springs will make the most difference to how the truck rides. 2009 2.4TDCi XS Utility Wagon. |
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23rd Mar 2017 9:19pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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Are Sachs or Kayaba shocks any good?
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24th Mar 2017 8:19pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I'd never heard of them before but apparently Kayaba is one of the world's largest shock absorber manufacturer and it also has the largest market share of concrete mixer trucks
 Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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24th Mar 2017 10:36pm |
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