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Shock choices - swing axle baja
5lam - August 5th, 2006 at 06:45 PM

Hi peeps
I'm trying to find some shocks for my baja. What's everyone else using? I was told to use bay kombi front shocks all round, but they don't seem long enuff.....I have a fair amount of lift, and wouldn't have a clue what would fit, but at the same time work properly - they are a light car after all, and shockies out of a heavier vehicle obviously wouldn't be as good
Anyone have any for sale?
If anyone can shed some light on this I would be very appreciative. :thumb

Cheers
Dave


tobys mate - August 7th, 2006 at 11:28 AM

thats a fair call mate im in the same situation with my buggy i got told by the vw bloke down here to check out some of the shock places and tyr to get something to fit thats a bit more heavy duty and has the same travel as u need ( theres gotta be sumthing out there right).


5lam - August 7th, 2006 at 07:25 PM

Good to see I'm not the only one! :P
I also got told that torana shocks fit, but as they're designed to carry the weight of a big V8, they're not very effective.....
Will let you know if I find something out tho! :thumb


VWCOOL - August 7th, 2006 at 10:55 PM

You might have a higher ride height, but if all else is stock, you will have no more actual travel so std length shocks will do the job.

I have some assorted gas shocks for sale if it's any help: U2U me if interested


64vwmark - August 8th, 2006 at 01:19 AM

Unless you are planning on racing it, a good set of stock shocks will be fine.