I believe it's because the vans ride higher than sedans at rear (when new...).
We put a full set of Koni sedan ones into a van a while back, it handled sweet, no problems.
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rear van shocks vs. rear sedan shocks |
Now I need a new pair of rear shocks for my van to get the RWC. Now I have found out that the van and moke rears are 30mm longer than the sedan ones. I have also found that it is hard to get the van rear shocks. Now my question is, do I just put sedan shocks in? Are the van shocks just longer because it's a commercial vehicle, or are there differences in the positions of the mounts? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:04 pm ] |
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I believe it's because the vans ride higher than sedans at rear (when new...). We put a full set of Koni sedan ones into a van a while back, it handled sweet, no problems.
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| Author: | Azza [ Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:56 pm ] |
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dont vans have longer trumpets than sedans at the rear |
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:32 pm ] |
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Well here are my options... Pedders want $162 for a pair of Van shocks. AutoPro want $65 each for Monroe Sedan shocks. Should I spend the little extra and get the right ones from Pedders? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:12 pm ] |
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I run Pedders on front of my hydro- I find them good. It's not really a lot extra....
Tell 'em Monroes are cheaper and see what they say... 
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:34 pm ] |
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They wont say anything! They gotta get the things from Melbourne ya see... I'm thinking i'll get the correct ones (being the pedders), its only an extra 30odd bux. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:36 am ] |
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Lucky ya not chasing a set of SPAX, I paid $450 a pair for SPAX 14 point gas adjustable lowered shocks, from fulcrum. Grab the $162 a pair ones. |
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| Author: | bnicho [ Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:01 pm ] |
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Hi, As well as the length issue, I have found some sedan rear shocks are too wide to fit a van or moke - the inner wheelarch recess the shock fits into seems to be smaller on the van, for some strange reason.... 
I have Gabriel Red Ryder on the rear of both the van and Moke. I find them great for a budget "uprated" gas shock. The last set were about $90 a pair from Nth Mini Parts, but that was about three years ago. Cheers, |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:30 pm ] |
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I've been told the Pedders ones are rebadged Gabriels, not sure if true or not. I'm running Gabriel red riders on the EA Ford- they seem good shocks (and were cheap!) 
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| Author: | gafmo [ Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:08 pm ] |
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Okay people's i have riped out the rear end except the subframe (at the moment) which will be getting the treatment. What have we placed in, I'm Looking for ajustables Van Shocks. I have already the Camber Brakets and intend to HiLo the hole Van (Marcia). Road Use and Hill Climbes |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Tue Aug 03, 2004 9:28 am ] |
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mate i can just picture you in a van dropped to the ground.... 
Get some hydraulic pump ups and bounce it..... 
I know a dude with a ute with those in it. It's pretty RICE though |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:03 pm ] |
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No that would be Fun. Nice, diferant, Unusual 
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Tue Aug 03, 2004 9:28 pm ] |
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i hear you are working on your rear subframe? I took mine to car lovers on Sunday and blasted it. it looks like new and I havent even painted it yet. a very worthy exercise. if you take yours out you should give it a go! I'll give you a hand if u want. |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Tue Aug 03, 2004 9:45 pm ] |
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That would be Great but unable to this weekend as Ill be away (again). Subby has not been droped but everything else is off. All looks good except the wedges for the brakes. Some dope has welded extras on and grinded them  Not bad otherwise Just looking for shock to but on now.
Came with monroe's as you will remember there was not much movement in them. and as I'm looking to do Hill Climbs  I need ajustables, These will be with ajustable camber brackets from Karcraft
Okay PPls with vans what are you using |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:01 pm ] |
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gafmo wrote: Came with monroe's as you will remember there was not much movement in them.
the only give in the ass end of that thing was in the tyres...she is as stiff as ...... 
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