toyrota Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 does anyone know where i can get some adjustable rear shocks for my ke55? it's got lowered and stiffened leafs with pedders shocks at the moment but the rebound is a bit violent. there wound have to be something about that fits. Quote
Redwarf Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 You'd have to start looking at Bilsteins or Koni's if you want adjustment. Prepare to pay dollars. R Quote
demuire Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 A few other brands make adjustable shocks too, I think even KYB do. But yes, whichever brand you decide to go with, prepare to pay dollars. My front shocks (Koni) were $500 for the pair, and are only rebound adjustable. Quote
toyrota Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Posted October 2, 2005 i have tried koni and Bilstein but they don't list them for that model car. i just need to know if anyone has come accross something that fits in. datsun 1600? commodore? or maybe i'd be better off removing the extra leafs and just going with a stiffer shock? Quote
Redwarf Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 FWIW I've added an extra leaf to both of my cars.... Quote
demuire Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 (edited) I've added 2 extra leafs to my leaf pack (KE35). I'm running KYB's on the back, and they're doing fine. In my old KE55 I had stock springs, running Monroe gas shocks, and they went fine. Are you sure your shocks aren't flogged out? I've always found the KYB's to be heavier valved than most others, and last a lot longer. My Monroes lasted about 3 months before they started to feel a bit soft'ish. I'm surprised Koni don't list anything for a KE35/55? I think there is a Commodore shock that fits in that's valved a bit heavier, I can never remember. And I think there's a Torana one or something that does too. I asked somewhere (probably on these forums) ages ago, but I've since forgotten. Edited October 2, 2005 by demuire Quote
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 I am running falcon EL shocks in mine, same length and travel. I had to change the botton spring plate though, cos they have the other type of end on the bottom. KYB fully adjustable are 220 each for these. :D Quote
demuire Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 $220 fully adjustable? That's... Less than I expected them to be! Quote
coln72 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 HK Holden (Monaro) are a bolt in fit in a KE35 and I think early Commodore Wagon are the same. Don't know if they are available as adjustables though Quote
toyrota Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Posted October 2, 2005 mine are brand new pedders comfort gas, not much chop. i'll try the el kyb's. thanks. Quote
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