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Post by 2bonline on Aug 27, 2004 11:46:09 GMT -5
i have a '03 montero sport 2wd 3.0 L engine and would
like to know what after market shocks would fit. My montero sport is not lifted. I was thinking about the rancho 9000. Any suggestion would help. thanks..
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Post by matt00sport on Sept 1, 2004 16:07:02 GMT -5
As of a couple months ago rancho didn't list part numbers for the 9000's for the sport. However, with some research I found that the 9125's should fit the rear.
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Post by DimA on Sept 5, 2004 17:24:57 GMT -5
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Post by 2bonline on Sept 5, 2004 23:25:13 GMT -5
how is the bilstein shocks working for you? Do they make them for my 03' sport 2wd?
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Post by DimA on Sept 6, 2004 10:15:27 GMT -5
Hi, Bilsteins are not working for me yet, tomorrow will drop the car by the dealer to have them installed, will post here about experience with them next week. Check www.bilstein.com/ for your application. I am sure they are absolutely the same as mine. My shocks parts numbers: Rear - BILBE5-6425-H0 Front - BILB46-1794-H1 WBR |
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Post by byrdman on Sept 13, 2004 17:17:16 GMT -5
I'll check out the Part# for a 98 MS... Definitely post how you like 'em  |
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Post by DimA on Sept 18, 2004 14:34:59 GMT -5
So installed a new set of Bilsteins HD front rear and AirLift bags at the back. Tested it for 1 week, here my conclusions:
1. Airbags works fine, less body roll, no bottoming, easy to adjust. Minus - rear sits now too high even on the lowest pressure 5psi.
2. Rear shocks work fine, very balanced ride with Airlifts on 5 psi.
3. Front shocks are too soft for the front, actually similar to Ranchos 9000 on 3 position. I am thinking changing Bilsteins back to Ranchos, as they where better.
Little bit dissapoited with front shocks, cause I used to run fron Ranchos on 5 (stiffest) settings and they where little bit too soft. I was expecting Bilsteins to be harder, but I was wrong. However for you guys in USA on good roads Bilsteins will work fine.
Regards,
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Post by byrdman on Sept 18, 2004 15:27:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the review!
Are you actually getting uncontrolled rebound on the front? What's your definition of 'soft'? I guess my question is if you are trying to fix a spring problem with shocks...
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Post by DimA on Sept 19, 2004 13:23:18 GMT -5
Yes, exactly, uncontroled rebound in the front and too much body roll in the front. On bumpy roads with little holes in the tarmac I on high speed I can feel how wheels are uncontroled and bouncing into steering wheel. I think front torsion bars are working fine, I just need stiffer shocks, will change back to Ranchos and keep looking for other application, probably pro adjustable shocks like Proflex or Fox, although they require some mods to the fitting places.
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Post by 2bonline on Sept 19, 2004 21:56:59 GMT -5
all of your infos are great. thank you. after speaking with several off-road shops, the consensus is that off-road shocks like the ranchos and bilstein will feel softer if driven on pavement. If you want to drive on-road, get something else, like the monroe reflex shocks. I recently purchased the reflex shocks and spent about 2 days driving on it and it feels great on-road but too-stiff off-road. it really does help with excessive body roll. I tried it on easy fire-trails and find the reflex shocks too stiff and doesn't absorb the big bumps well. I only have a 2wd montero sport, but i do drive hard off-road.
I hope this helps all of you.
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Post by CerOf on Sept 21, 2004 9:17:42 GMT -5
Never used them, but a lot of people like the IAS shocks by edlebrock. They say they are great on road and adjust the valving automatically to be good off-road.
The new Rancho's that have 10 settings might be what you all are looking for.
I've been quite happy with my Old Man Emu shocks though.
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