where to go for shocks

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where to go for shocks

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so i have lifted the g and the original shocks are too short what experience have you guys had getting different sized shocks where do you guys recommend and who to avoid as well would be nice :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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just been browsing and found the rancho website think i found what i would like there what experience has anybody had with them
my 4wd is not a truck

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my rancho's were primo,
i have a problem now tho as one of mine was test fitted upside down and stroked a few times to see if it would clear better and now its buggered... oops

now have to buy some more but getting some for the rear anyway so no biggy, A.F.W.E has ranchos in stock so give them a bell , the 999 series are 186 +gst each
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look up Autolign in your area and go talk to them about shocks, lengths etc etc etc



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went to afwe yesterday they don't have ranchos in the configuration and length i want :( :(
my 4wd is not a truck

old mercedes never die but sometimes they do need some love

older cars are good,mercedes are better,older mercedes are the best
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been asking around on the g wagen forum i frequent and looks like i do have a choice koni bilstein or sachs
koni have the advantage of being adjustable but they aren't adjustable on the vehicle got to set them then fit them
seems like most of the g guys use them on the softest setting though

got to find a supplier and get some prices then work out where to from there :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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P&H are helpfull in hamiton
they can mixmatch up most lengths required :D
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mercutio wrote:went to afwe yesterday they don't have ranchos in the configuration and length i want :( :(

Try the shock shop, I'm pretty sure they have a larger range of Ranchos. I deal with them through another company and may be able to get a decent price. PM.
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