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  • amcordo
    5th Gear
    • Jun 2009
    • 740

    Shocks!

    Hi everyone!

    Is there a low-cost solution to shocks? Or is there a comparible vehicle that I can use to find generic shocks at a local store? I just don't have the money/care to shell out $200 for them, and I don't know anything about what I'm looking for...

    Thanks!
  • sailtech
    Low Range
    • Jan 2008
    • 52

    #2

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    • gudjeon
      5th Gear
      • Oct 2006
      • 613

      #3
      I used the heavy duty part numbers from the OVLR site. My Napa guy cross referenced them to the napa line of shocks. They are made by Gabriel/Rancho, or some brand. Just rebranded as Napa. Work just fine and are probably overkill for a series rig. 5 year now with no problems.

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      • badvibes
        3rd Gear
        • Mar 2007
        • 364

        #4
        sailtech-

        Cool list, thanks!

        Jeff
        1964 Series 2A SW, LHD mostly stock, often runs!

        1991 Range Rover Hunter

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        • Bertha
          3rd Gear
          • Nov 2007
          • 384

          #5
          Proline shocks are 29.95 each from out hosts-how much cheaper do you need to get than that??????
          1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
          1971 88 (restored and as new)
          1967 88 (the next project)

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          • amcordo
            5th Gear
            • Jun 2009
            • 740

            #6
            I must have missed them! All I saw were the Old Man Emu or whatever ones on the bottom of the page. However, looking closer I do see the $30+ replacements from proline.





            Originally posted by Bertha
            Proline shocks are 29.95 each from out hosts-how much cheaper do you need to get than that??????

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            • scott
              Overdrive
              • Oct 2006
              • 1226

              #7
              sailtech, thanks great, now if you had part #s for an 88 on parabolics i'd be set
              '64 Series IIA 88 Canvas Tilt
              '68 Series IIA RHD Ambulance
              '76 Spitfire 1500
              '07 LR3 (Series Recovery Vehicle)

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              • xsbowes
                2nd Gear
                • Dec 2006
                • 258

                #8
                You can get the Procomp ES3000s for about $35 ea.
                Part Numbers:

                procomp ES3000 shocks front 318509 rear 321506

                ES9000 procomp shocks 918509 921506
                Stacy
                Motta S.A. Italy

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                • TedW
                  5th Gear
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 887

                  #9
                  Originally posted by scott
                  sailtech, thanks great, now if you had part #s for an 88 on parabolics i'd be set
                  I have parabolics and have been using stock Woodheads with no problems. I prefer them for ride and comfort.

                  I have an almost-new set of OMEmus for sale that saw only 500 miles of on-road use and no winters. PM me if you want to make an offer.

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                  • yank
                    1st Gear
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 191

                    #10
                    I had a set of the woodheads. They were to short to use with parabolics.
                    72 SIII

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                    • TedW
                      5th Gear
                      • Feb 2007
                      • 887

                      #11
                      Originally posted by yank
                      I had a set of the woodheads. They were to short to use with parabolics.
                      What happened?

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                      • yank
                        1st Gear
                        • Nov 2007
                        • 191

                        #12
                        They are about 1" to short with the extra lift of the parabolics.
                        72 SIII

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                        • Eric W S
                          5th Gear
                          • Dec 2006
                          • 609

                          #13
                          Originally posted by TedW
                          What happened?
                          You're supposed to get longer shocks when you install the para's. As well as brake lines.

                          Have your Para's drooped already?

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