well its about time for me to replace the inserts and shockers in my ke55. but need some advice on the best brand to go with. i want something that is nice and stiff, the car has been lowered with kings in the front and just blocks in the rear. just need some help with the best brand that people have used around here.

just don't put motorbike fork oil in them because its a waste of time and you do NOT feel any difference what so ever. expect half a day wasted in the shed and $30 on oil!

 

go for a pedders/ monroe gas rider insert

Edited January 4, 201016 yr by Evan G

Have a look at Boge shocks, they do an insert for corolla's.

They feel good and give nice handiling, and around $130 per shock.

I've used Monroe GT Gas, I believe they use the same shock as the rear of a VS commodore, can anyone confirm?

For the ke3x-5x sedan and coupe, yes - 15-3137. But thats for the VB through to the VS wagon with standard ride height

Go a shock shop that has a shock & spring tester and get shocks that are matched to your springs.

 

Kings will probably have data on their springs and recommended shocks to suit.

 

Konis would be better than most, fully adjustable and able to be rebuilt.

Go a shock shop that has a shock & spring tester and get shocks that are matched to your springs.

 

Kings will probably have data on their springs and recommended shocks to suit.

 

Konis would be better than most, fully adjustable and able to be rebuilt.

 

 

Konis only adjust rebound. I wouldnt call that fully adjustable. That being said they are excellent shocks.

Koni don't make an insert to suit a KE55 housing either unfortunately. Hence why people sometimes look at the Corona XT130 strut/brake upgrade.

if your on a budget just get some monroe gas strut inserts and boot/bump stop kit if required for the front.

 

the rear you could use kyb front shocks from suzuki sierra which are stiff and shorter so suit if lowered around 2inches.

Koni don't make an insert to suit a KE55 housing either unfortunately. Hence why people sometimes look at the Corona XT130 strut/brake upgrade.

 

Yes Koni don't make Ke55 shock...... but you can use the adjustables from the rear of an AW11 MR2. The body of the shock is a bit shorter though and needs some big washers as spacers, but this will also suit a lowered spring better and keep it captive. :P

got my rear sorted finally. now lookin at fronts got a price on konis and monroes what others are availiable. what are you running? is it worth buying a coilover kit or not? opinions needed

You'll never see the bumps coming

 

got my rear sorted finally. now lookin at fronts got a price on konis and monroes what others are availiable. what are you running? is it worth buying a coilover kit or not? opinions needed

 

looked into KYB's?

 

i got a pair for my car, gonna put them in this weekend.

 

got a great price from GSL rally sport, like $109/each.

 

this just for the basic type, the "excel G". AGX are a bit more at about 250$ each or so. 4-way adjustable though!