Looking into new shocks, didn't want to spend too much, and I found the Pedders Sportz Ryders.
Has anyone got any sought of experience with these shocks? They cost $127 per shock, which I think I can get down a bit,
But yeah does anyone know how Pedders go?
I have had Monroes on the car for a few years now and they are about had it, they were pretty good when new though, but with these ones I shouldn't drive too much on rough roads, beaches, 4wd tracks etc... like I did before (ah P plates....)
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Dunno about Pedders at all really - used to run KYB GR-2's on my BJ IRS, and recently gone to Bilstein's.
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Used pedders once not much success with them r/s after 2 months.and they wernt cheap, they were pretty consistent,all 4 were stuffed cheers you get what you pay for
hahaha, the thing with my current monroes is, they were fantastic for about 12 months I reckon, and then they weren't so great... or maybe I got used to the, I had GT-gas at the back and normal at the front, I figure with the sportz ryders it should be a bit better, but I don't know how much Koni's or Bilsteins cost yet, so can't compare, I really want to get Bilsteins if they are the right price.
There is no comparison to Koni. Pay for quality European Dutch developed and made product and you will receive the appropriate quality. They are for life. They are adjustable. You can have them rebuilt. Not a throw away item.
Lots of variables, wheels, tyres, driving style and type of roads, std or hipo???
But the short answer, forget the pedders, if a budget set is what your after go with Cofap or Boge for a stock ride, KYB for hot street; if a few more $$ can be spent Konis for adjustability, Bilstein for a more HD style. Boge or KYB should be under $200 a pair, Koni/Billy's for under $400 a pair.
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68AutoBug wrote:I've got a pair of pedders gas shocks
I only had them on the front for about 30 minutes...
YIKES.... hard as...
I have monroe oil shocks now..
a bit shorter than normal and they are OK..
I don't like gas shocks on the front of a beetle
not enough weight...
but they do keep the front up.. gas pressure..
Lee
Yes, I should have said that while I had the Pedders gas sports riders on th rear of my 76, I had Monroe hydraulics on the front. Like Lee said, not my weight on the front, so no need for anything too heavy duty.
This car could leave loads of people behind in the twisty bits, but got smashed on the straights and up hills. But that was a hp issue.
helbus wrote:There is no comparison to Koni. Pay for quality European Dutch developed and made product and you will receive the appropriate quality. They are for life. They are adjustable. You can have them rebuilt. Not a throw away item.
Do you know how much it cost to get 4 shocks in from the US with those guys? With the exchange rate it is only $300 AUD for a set of 4!!! 😏 plus shipping i'm not sure but it wouldn't be too much more than $500 AUD for the lot I'd hope
Do you know how much it cost to get 4 shocks in from the US with those guys? With the exchange rate it is only $300 AUD for a set of 4!!! 😏 plus shipping i'm not sure but it wouldn't be too much more than $500 AUD for the lot I'd hope
I remember i payed around $450 2 years ago compared to $380 each from the Bilstein dealer in NSW.
I have had a set of them in my 64 notch for over 20 years and they are still good today.
I tried the Pedders shocks when i got my oval back on the road, i paid $150 for them and wasted my money, never again.
So has anyone done anything recently...?
I was starting to think that KONI were the ones now someone i saying bilstien???
How much
Where from
(race and road beetle)
pedders do have a touring shock option which is comparable to a more standard type shock and they feel really good in the beetles front or rear. they go for $144pr and have an australia wide warranty (parts and labour), not like all the others which are a "back to base" warranty.
wilderness wrote:pedders do have a touring shock option which is comparable to a more standard type shock and they feel really good in the beetles front or rear. they go for $144pr and have an australia wide warranty (parts and labour), not like all the others which are a "back to base" warranty.
The fact that it's 'front or rear' tells you something....the front should have lighter valving than the rear due to the lighter vehicle weight...face it, Pedders sell rebadged/painted cr@p that is not correct for our Volkswagens. Go with shocks that work...Nakata, Cofap, KYB, Boge, Koni and Bilstein.
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