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northern beaches
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commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Tue, 31 May 2005 08:44
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ive read heaps of people stating they have used commodore rear suspension (shocks) in sprinters. after a search and a a check of the FAQ i cant find any info. just wondering what sort of commodore shock and if any mods are required to fit or its just bolt in.
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Tue, 31 May 2005 09:42
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VK Commodore wagon shocks. It is a bolt in, but.........
they suck.  Do yourself a favour and buy some good quality shocks designed for the AE86. Sure, the Commodore ones are shorter stroke (suits really low springs that aren't captive), but the valving is way too hard. Mine felt like i'd put solid bars in the back, and had shocking axle tramp with both wheels fighting for traction, despite new polyurethane bushes and adjustable trailing arms to setup the correct pinion angle.
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northern beaches
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August 2002
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cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Tue, 31 May 2005 10:49
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not monroe  my brand new monroe gas shocks in the rear handle as well as the completely shagged bilsteins i took out 
ive also heard of a certain pug rear shock fitting.
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Location:
Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Tue, 31 May 2005 11:14
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Tokico shocks are good! And they don't cost too much. They might well make adjustable ones for the AE86 too!
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cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Tue, 31 May 2005 11:35
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you definately can. they are adjustable via an allen key in the top of the chock piston.
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Tue, 31 May 2005 14:07
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I have just standard non adjustable tokicos on my car, they have helped a lot with handling, I am extremely happy with them.
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adelaide
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April 2003
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 05:01
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mm thats funny,
i have been running vs ute shocks on the rear of my 86 and i have found them to be not hard enough!!! lol. mind u i was only using a 4 kg spring. ill see how they go with my new 6kg's mwahahaha.
the commo shocks are ok, seeing as they only cost $50.lol
Jon
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Location:
Melbourne
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December 2004
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 05:18
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So do theses commodores rear springs are they pretty much a bolt in or is their some modification required?
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Location:
adelaide
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April 2003
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 06:49
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shocks, not springs,
yes they are completely bolt in.
they are a shorter stroke, so they will only be good for lowered springs. a stock spring wont work well with them.
Jon
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cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 11:28
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how much shorter are these shocks?
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Location:
Canberra
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May 2002
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Location:
cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 12:15
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baha nice my cars only SLIGHTLY lowered, but this may be worth looking into so i can finally put my car on my hoist without having to drop the rear half of the exhaust
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Location:
cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 12:38
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you could get holden genuine but you would get an aftermarket replacement for the VS ute or whatever. such as monroe, kyb etc... go to a place like auto one, auto pro, repco, etc...
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 12:40
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Gotcha. Thanks.
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 12:43
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I'm talking about VK Wagon shocks, aftermarket from any suspension supplier.
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Location:
Melbourne
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December 2004
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Wed, 01 June 2005 13:39
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Yea they dont seem to be to bad of a price but some of that guys other prices were rip offs.
$170 for gabriel shockers for the fronts , fuk that
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Location:
cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Thu, 02 June 2005 06:52
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i happened to have a VS ute up on the hoist today, they are damn short!
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S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Thu, 02 June 2005 08:54
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I fitted KYB-AGX shocks made for a Commodore IRS, not really a agood idea as the have a longer stroke than standard, see my worklog for the details, link is in my signiture
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cambo
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May 2002
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Thu, 02 June 2005 09:15
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what made you put shocks with a longer stroke on?
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S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: commodore rear shocks - sprinter rear?
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Thu, 02 June 2005 09:22
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good question, because I wanted an off the shelf adjustable shocker and they were meant to be fukn be 20mm shorter damn it! Ah doesnt matter much I am going to install stroke limiting rods.
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They'd probably even keep bodgy Ryobi-lowering-system springs captive 