bigkev Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 hi guys i need some help on 2in lift kits as i dont know much about them. i have been offered the top of the range toughdog kit with the big 41 mm shocks and want to know if the ride stays as comfortable as it is now?? bigkev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I've used the OME 2" springs with the Comfort Shocks for years now and have found that combination to be excellent for ride and handling. I've had the OME standard shocks in the past (the ones they always try to install with the 2" kit) and found them to be extremely harsh. The Comfort Shocks have softer valving in the compression stroke, so you don't get the jolt (lift) on bumps like you do with most other shocks. I've done a 100,000+km on my current setup and still going strong. Cheers Ray bigkev, twisty and BigGQWesty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
create Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 bigkev- give Shane a call from Suspension Stuff 07 31031619. Tell him what you need and he will find a setup for you. I have a 2" SS flexicoil kit and couldnt be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGQWesty Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Fit you want soft don't go Old Man Emu.. I found them to be very well priced and came with everything including steering dampener and gearbox spacers, but dam it's a stiff setup.. I usually drop my tyres to 15psi just to soften the ride.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Fit you want soft don't go Old Man Emu.. I found them to be very well priced and came with everything including steering dampener and gearbox spacers, but dam it's a stiff setup.. I usually drop my tyres to 15psi just to soften the ride.. You'll find that will happen if you take their standard setup for a 2" lift. You have to insist (beat them over their thick skulls) that they install the Comfort Shocks, as the installers will instinctively reach for the standard shocks and install them. I had this happen to me and when I drove out of the shop, I went about 500m, turned around and went back to the shop and told them I wanted the Comfort Shocks installed. When they checked, the installer had put in standard shocks. For the life of me, I can't understand why they don't try and promote the Comfort Shocks more, as they'd have a shed load of happy people recommending them far and wide. Cheers Ray bigkev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigkev Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 thanks heaps guys I spoke to the guy who will fit it he said he is going to fit the Tough dog foam cell shocks has anyone heard of these and are they any good? he did said that its the better shock to get so i still dont know i have 1month to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Most suppliers with recommend and fit the gear that makes them the most profit, or whatever they have a license to sell. What I consider to be great ride and handling, others might consider to be crap. You're only going to find out by spending money. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumcajs Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I've got 2" Tough Dog lift kit including 41 mm foam cell shocks, can't really complain yet, only had them for about 4 months. Those shocks were winners of 4WD Action magazine test as best overall (you choose to believe them)not so long ago. Cheers bigkev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkev Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 thanks Rumcajs hows the ride in your car on the road is it stiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkev Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 also thanks ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick. Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I've never been a fan of Tough dog shocks. I've used them and got rid of them after they started to leak though it was the 45mm adjustables that I had not the ones your referring too. They seem to have more failures then any other shock. Think of them as the Coppers of the shock world and you will know what I mean. The only shocks I will use these days are Bilsteins. Cheers Mick. bigkev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumcajs Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Ride seems fine on road not really that stiff, I got winch compatible front and constant load 200 kg+ rear springs, off-road seems the same can't really tell the difference TBH. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronus4x4 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I have the iron man oversize foam cell shocks and 2" lift and oversize damper. They were an excellent improvement when I first installed them and are still excellent now years later. I also got the HD springs - the bumps do seem smoother when you have a load in, but are comfortable when the car is empty too. I got mine from John Zordo at zordos suspension (Google it). He is very knowledgeable and doesn't sell you stuff that you don't need.. unlike other places.. Service is excellent too. He can fit there or just post the gear yo you. After sales service is great too, one of my spring tower rubbers was creaking (not his fault, they were just old) but he diagnosed it over the phone and sent me some for free.. that's excellent. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 bigkev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick. Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 X2 on Zordo he's a top bloke and will spend an hour on the phone helping you or explaining your options and wont sell you anything you don't need. Cheers Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmate Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I will give Zordo another wrap also. Although I did not get my kit through him, I have plenty of mates that have and I have also been wheeling with him. He is a top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacket_1985 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I've never been a fan of Tough dog shocks. I've used them and got rid of them after they started to leak though it was the 45mm adjustables that I had not the ones your referring too. They seem to have more failures then any other shock. Think of them as the Coppers of the shock world and you will know what I mean. The only shocks I will use these days are Bilsteins. Cheers Mick. ill swap you your shocks for my king smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waza Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 + 1 for the Tough Dogs , I got a full 2" lift kit dampener etc, winch compatible front & constant 200kg rear spring set up like Rumcjas. It's a little stiff unloaded but you need to set it up for the load and tracks you intend to use unless you get an adjustable set up. I'm happy with mine, it felt sooooo much better to drive after replacing the original set up. Everyone's MMV but at lest we all drive trolls ;-) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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