[Samwich]

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

[4x4xzook]

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.

[Samwich]

So gabriel shocks are the ones to go?
What are the part numbers?

And how much does supercheap sell them for?
Also what springs

[4x4xzook]

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

[Poita]

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.

[Samwich]

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....

[Samwich]

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?

[4x4xzook]

what are u trying to acheive.. a lift for clearance or ride comfort?

[Poita]

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...

[Samwich]

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"?

[Poita]

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.

[Samwich]

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 .....

[Samwich]

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???

[Samwich]

Bump.

[atari4x4]

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.

[Samwich]

There no answers for vit parts.. Are they the same as sierras ??

[atari4x4]

did you look in good tech?

[Samwich]

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

[Poita]

You need struts for the font

[Samwich]

Im going to flip the strut mount, but Do i leave the standard struts in? or buy new ones?

[atari4x4]

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.

[Samwich]

hmmm it maybe be better just going for the dobinson 2" kit from dank then. Instead of the como shocks

[christover1]

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.

[Samwich]

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