WTF is up with the bumping of a thread that's only a couple hours old.... patients grasshopper.
look in good tech for the commy shock thread, all the answers are in there.
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
I know this has been asked alot before... And there has been many different answers and opinions. I am asking again because i could find the best info... I have a 95 vit swb and im looking into putting a 2" lift into it in the next 3 weeks, I have heard alot of different info about como shockes and so on... So the question is... What should i get?? Either dobson 2" from dank (lwb 50mm lift $890) or como shockes (which i know nothing about...) Any information will help greatly Cheers, Sam |
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| Author: | 4x4xzook [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
try a second hand pair of commo shocks first. you may be suprised for $20 a shock. If you like the ride, you could end up saving Money, when it comes to special time for gabriel shocks at Supercheap. Check some of the build threads or search option, you may need to extend the bumpstops. |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
So gabriel shocks are the ones to go? What are the part numbers? And how much does supercheap sell them for? Also what springs |
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| Author: | 4x4xzook [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
not sure on part numbers, i would have a search with the search engine... when Supercheap sell the gabriels on special they come down to $37 a shock |
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| Author: | Poita [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
I got a brand new complete Dobinson 2" lift for my 92 SWB Vit and it was the best thing I have done to it. Replaced the suspension bushes at the same time. The old stuff was well and truly had it and I think you would find the same. The car feels much nicer, stable and predictable now. |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
4x4xzook wrote: not sure on part numbers, i would have a search with the search engine... when Supercheap sell the gabriels on special they come down to $37 a shock Wow thats so cheap.... |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
Poita wrote: I got a brand new complete Dobinson 2" lift for my 92 SWB Vit and it was the best thing I have done to it. Replaced the suspension bushes at the same time. The old stuff was well and truly had it and I think you would find the same. The car feels much nicer, stable and predictable now. Haha yeah i heard it was good, but the other shocks seem to be soooo much cheaper and better? |
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| Author: | 4x4xzook [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What suspension?? |
what are u trying to acheive.. a lift for clearance or ride comfort? |
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| Author: | Poita [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
I am fussy, so doing just shocks and leaving the old springs in seemed a waste of time. So I did it all at once. I had several places caution me on just random mix and matching shocks and springs as apparently it's better ride if you get them matched. How true this is I don't know but I would rather do it all properly the first time... |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Poita wrote: I am fussy, so doing just shocks and leaving the old springs in seemed a waste of time. So I did it all at once. I had several places caution me on just random mix and matching shocks and springs as apparently it's better ride if you get them matched. How true this is I don't know but I would rather do it all properly the first time... Thanks for the info. How much flex did you gain off the 2"? |
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| Author: | Poita [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Never measured it to be honest, but I am happy with the amount! The Calmini kit will give you more from memory but was more expensive and the feedback on their shocks was pretty poor. |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Poita wrote: Never measured it to be honest, but I am happy with the amount! The Calmini kit will give you more from memory but was more expensive and the feedback on their shocks was pretty poor. Haha okay, i might flip the front struts and put 40mm king springs, for the front.. Now i gotta figure out what springs and shocks for the back ..... |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Okay im going with the Gabriel shocks in the rear. Anyone know whats the part number of th Gabriel shocks good for a 2" lift on a swb suzuki vit? Also, what springs to go with them??? |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Bump. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
WTF is up with the bumping of a thread that's only a couple hours old.... patients grasshopper. look in good tech for the commy shock thread, all the answers are in there. |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
There no answers for vit parts.. Are they the same as sierras ?? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
did you look in good tech? 
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| Author: | Samwich [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Okay i found it, "was annoying on my phone" :/ So the parts are: Gabriel Guardian Shock Absorber - 81340 (for a 2 - 3" lift) http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... escription What springs do people recommend?? also do i need shocks for the front? :S |
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| Author: | Poita [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
You need struts for the font 
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| Author: | Samwich [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Im going to flip the strut mount, but Do i leave the standard struts in? or buy new ones? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
your struts are probably past their use by date, i'd buy new ones if you've got the coin. OME, Dobinson & Ironman are 3 that I know of that are extended length, there are other brands but i can't tell you off the top of my head. |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
hmmm it maybe be better just going for the dobinson 2" kit from dank then. Instead of the como shocks |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
Samwich wrote: hmmm it maybe be better just going for the dobinson 2" kit from dank then. Instead of the como shocks That would be my choice. Good gear and good supplier. I run OME suspension, but with Dobinson struts up front. Happy with both products. |
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| Author: | Samwich [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What brand suspension?? Vitara swb |
So I'm going to do this.. Rear: Como shocks 40mm king springs Front: 40mm king springs Fipped strut mounts + same struts that are in there. I'll replace the front struts with dobisons later on |
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