Cheapest place to buy shocks?

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Cheapest place to buy shocks?

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Hey guys,
I'm in need of a new pair of shocks for the FTO. The current left shock is completely gone (press done on it and it never comes up properly) and apparently you need to replace both at the same time?

What is the cheapest place to purchase them from? Also, would I need to replace springs if the shock has been gone for that long?

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Anyone?
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If the springs haven't sagged then they should be fine.
I can't tell you the cheapest place for shocks, but you should start by saying what you want from them, or is price the only consideration?
I've heard Boge shocks are well priced and compare to the higher end stuff quality wise. Pretty sure they make them for the FTO
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Lazy bum. Spoon feed much'
bass_twitch wrote:Go these bad boys today:
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Should be much nicer than before :)
They'll go in on Saturday morning.

Got them for a total of:
1 x Lovells Springs Set - (CFL-45) $99.00
1 x Lovells Springs Set - (HRL-49) $145.00
1 x KYB Shock absorber - (334155) $130.63
1 x KYB Shock absorber - (334154) $130.63
2 x KYB Shock absorber - (341140) $173.14
Next day delivery from Vic: $20
Total: $698.40

Best prices I could find.
Not bad really :)
From here: http://www.carpartsaustralia.com.au/index.php
Really easy to deal with too.
PHIL069 wrote:In March this year I paid $226.07 for a pair of KYB 341140 from Bursons, reduced from $295.10!
I got jipped :(
bass_twitch wrote: Not really,
even the guy Bennoz suggested (tubular suspension) wanted like $540 for the 4. - seems that's about market price.
I just searched around and found these guys :D
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So you guys are experiencing bouncy suspension over big bumps? Ive had no issues with my shocks.
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Re: Cheapest place to buy shocks?

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phunkydude wrote:Lazy bum. Spoon feed much'
bass_twitch wrote:Go these bad boys today:
Image

Should be much nicer than before :)
They'll go in on Saturday morning.

Got them for a total of:
1 x Lovells Springs Set - (CFL-45) $99.00
1 x Lovells Springs Set - (HRL-49) $145.00
1 x KYB Shock absorber - (334155) $130.63
1 x KYB Shock absorber - (334154) $130.63
2 x KYB Shock absorber - (341140) $173.14
Next day delivery from Vic: $20
Total: $698.40

Best prices I could find.
Not bad really :)
From here: http://www.carpartsaustralia.com.au/index.php
Really easy to deal with too.
PHIL069 wrote:In March this year I paid $226.07 for a pair of KYB 341140 from Bursons, reduced from $295.10!
I got jipped :(
bass_twitch wrote: Not really,
even the guy Bennoz suggested (tubular suspension) wanted like $540 for the 4. - seems that's about market price.
I just searched around and found these guys :D
:thumright:
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Re: Cheapest place to buy shocks?

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If you need them I can them cheaper and do you a deal!
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