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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 04:35
 
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From what I remember reading, Pedders are just rebranded Monroes anyway...
My advice would be to save up and buy decent shocks.
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 04:38
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monroe gt and pedders = same thing, different paint, the only other difference is the price, pedders will charge way more.
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Epping, Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 04:59
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KYBs baby
you'll be able to get a set of 4 for under $400 - which is excellent bang for buck
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 05:27
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Ill have to look them up.. ill ask them when im in their tuesday 
any other suggestions?
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Location:
sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 06:29
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| draven wrote on Wed, 22 October 2003 14:59 |
KYBs baby
you'll be able to get a set of 4 for under $400 - which is excellent bang for buck
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where from? i got quoted something like $150 each for some KYB's.
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Location:
Wollongong
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 06:37
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I guess it depends on the car they are going onto.
For a Soarer, even at trade prices it cost just under $500 for all four shocks in KYB flavour.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.victoria.austra...
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 06:50
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i got a set of monroe gt gas and king springs for my ta22 for 500 - labour = zero
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 06:50
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is the pedders thing a myth that has done the chinese whisper rounds?
because pedders make adjustable coilovers (new EXTREME range) and im sure that monroe dont make coilovers so whats the go?
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 06:53
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As an ex-Monroe/Walker employee, they most definitely make Pedders and a few others.
They recently lost the contract to make the shiockers for Ford due to quality issues. Holden still use them, dunno why, but they are cheap.
Save a little longer, buy some decent units and install them yourself. $50 for a good spring compressor and an afternoons work and it is done. Fronts are the hard one if Macpherson strut, but the rears are a doddle.
Cheers
Michael B
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Location:
Perth
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May 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 06:58
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i'll leave it to the pros i think 
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 07:08
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my dad used to know this website that uncovered all of the pedders myths, as he ( not my dad ) was an ex employee and made a site bagging the shit out of them. the pedders rally and teams use bilstien for fucks sake and they are a "suspension" company, i wouldnt touch pedders, monroe aint great and then pedders paint it and charge twice as much for it, avoid pedders if u can
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 07:21
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yeah.. img etting interested in these kyb's.. but this isnt just a normal soarer people.. its an old gz10.. so will probably charge me
crap loads!
Im definately gonna spend a while in there asking about it though.
anyone got kyb's into ma61's?
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Location:
sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 07:42
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Draven just bought KYB's for his MA61. You'll probably find the suspension between the two cars will be very similar if not identical. Don't quote me on that.
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 08:25
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Save for the KYB's buddy they are a step above the others - and the only other choice whiteline suggested using in my gt4 instead of Koni's if i wanted to save dollars ( i ended up getting the koni's but im guessing they are out of your range at the moment )
KYB all the way baby !
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 09:21
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a chocolate bar is out of my range this week lol
so sounds like kyb's are the go.. ill hit them up about them on monday
just ran over a gutter so im gonna need a wheel alignment lol.. damn night time
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 09:47
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heh - sounds like you need good lights before the shockers dude * jokes *
In all seriousness - youll love the KYB's from what ive heard from other car owners - they are the goods
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 10:55
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heh.. it was fucked.. the light was out above the corner when it happenned... but now its working and everything is perfectly visible
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 11:08
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Got my TA23 lowered 1.5" on Monroe GT gas shockies, been really happy so far.
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 11:42
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I've just got a set of Koni's in my ma61 it'd the second set I've had(not in this car)and they're the best you can buy regardless of price. I've had Bilsteins and everything and the Koni's ride a lot better and the handling is just as good. Don't waste money on cheap shit as you'll only have to replace again anyway. Your shocks can't be that bad can they???? 
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Central Coast
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 12:27
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Dude, DO NOT GO FOR THE PEDDERS.
I know everyone else on here has said the same, but I wish I knew this before I paid 600-700 for all 4 corners on my old MZ20 soarer.
The fronts died within 2 months. I have spoken to other Z2 owners who have the same crappers shocks, and theirs has done the same.
And I have also heard that Pedders are rebadged Monroes.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 14:56
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ill look around at g ettin the kyb's. thanks everyone for ya help.
hopefully they arent TOO much more.. but i guess its worth saving
what brand springs should i get and what should i steer away from?
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 21:46
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Hey Supra1jz,
With the Koni's in the MA61, do you have the part numbers and the price you paid ?
I need to redo the suspension in my MA61 prior to the engineering evaluation
Cheers
Michael B
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 22:26
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I would also like to know the part numbers and price
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Location:
sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 01:16
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| Jag7799 wrote on Thu, 23 October 2003 08:26 |
I would also like to know the part numbers
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on www.kyb.com.au they got a catalouge with part numbers
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 01:22
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Ok thanks, but I was after the Koni part numbers 
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Location:
sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 01:26
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my bad 
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 01:34
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I was after kyb heheheh so all is good
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Registered:
November 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 03:42
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Can't help with Koni part numbers but you will generally pay about $440 for a pair of their front shocks, $330 for a pair of rear ones, and $150 for each pair of Lovells springs, and all before you pay someone to fit them for you.
I had a mate help me fit them myself.
I agree with everyone else, stay away from Monroe and Pedders, you will live to regret in. Save for the Koni's, they are the best. If you can't do that buy the KYB's.
Cheers,
Mitch.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 03:44
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Yeah im thinkin kyb are the go. im a broke 18 yr old.. so koni are a bit out of my range
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 04:48
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Just some update prices for MA61 shocks (in Adelaide) ;
Koni
Front : Red Units (adjustable when fully compressed) $225 each
Rear : As above but $130 each
Wouldn't give me part numbers, some Secret Squirrel shit ? 
KYB
Front : 365001 - $101.50 each + GST
Rear : 343042 - $52.50 each + GST
Rear : KG4767 - $63.35 each + GST (but ex Syd only, so an extra $14 for freight for us in Adelaide)
Draven, how do these prices and part numbers compare with the ones you got ?
I had a pair of Koni Sport on the rear of my RA23 and they weer pretty good, but at $710 for Koni's compared to $310 for the KYB, are they that much better ? 
Cheers
Michael B
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Location:
sydney
Registered:
March 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 04:55
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Hey dudes..
Ive just ordered kyb shocks and lovell springs for my ae86 , im putting them in this weekend i'll let you all know how they are.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 05:48
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sweet... thanks for the prices. see what they quote me here tomorrow
and yeah let us know how it goes
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 05:51
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so ppl say the pedders shocks are dodgey, but how about the springs?
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 05:56
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Made by the same company. Say no more.
Same goes for Walkers products. Quality is a word that is not quite understood .....
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 23:06
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Mate I got them through Penrith wholesale suspension in Sydney. I rang around and the Koni catalogue doesn't have a listing for the ma61 in FRONT shocks but does for the rear. They may be ra65 I don't know....But they fit and they work. A semi professional rally driver drove my car after the suspension was done and absolutley loved it....he said it rode better than his ma61 even though the set up was stiffer.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 23:17
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my suspension is stiff as now.. and i havent lowered it yet.. i feel like its gonna snap my car in half.. getting a quote with kyb's givin to me on monday with my rims
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 23:39
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Hi Supraijz,
It is not uncommon thing that they don't list it for one model, but do for another and they will fit.
Do you have the part numbers and/or the prices you paid ?
What springs did you use ?
Appreciate the help
Cheers
Michael B
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Fri, 24 October 2003 03:33
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Re the topic, all i have to say is i have seen WORN monroes feel the same as NEW pedders! GAY
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Sat, 25 October 2003 00:40
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| Allan wrote on Fri, 24 October 2003 13:33 |
Re the topic, all i have to say is i have seen WORN monroes feel the same as NEW pedders! GAY
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hahah thats an awesome call.. so im going with kyb shocks.. and what brand of springs ya reckon?
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Mon, 27 October 2003 03:57
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kings
try importbitz.com for KYB/BOGE
Located in newmarket (near herston,windsor,etc)
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Monroe GT or Pedders shocks?
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Mon, 27 October 2003 07:37
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they said another option was to get the springs reset to an inch lower and get the shocks regassed and sealed.. but that wouldnt be too good would it?
I know john from import blitz.. but that would take importing them
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