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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: paul1 on January 31, 2010, 10:25:55 AM

Title: mix of gas & oil shock absorbers?
Post by: paul1 on January 31, 2010, 10:25:55 AM

I installed on my Suzuki grand vitara 3dr a set of KYB gas shock absorbers (EXCEL-G) at the rear.
a few weeks later, I decided to replace the front shocks as well, but couldn't find EXCEL-G, only oil type (PREMIUM).
anyone tried this setup? (oil at front & gas at rear).

Title: Re: mix of gas & oil shock absorbers?
Post by: wildgoody on January 31, 2010, 05:09:39 PM

as long as you have the same shocks on each end it will be fine

Title: Re: mix of gas & oil shock absorbers?
Post by: Rhinoman on February 01, 2010, 01:33:11 AM

It will be fine but I would search around for some gas struts, the oil struts tend to be one-way damped only and don't give as good a ride as the two-way damped gas shocks.

Title: Re: mix of gas & oil shock absorbers?
Post by: paul1 on February 01, 2010, 04:42:16 AM

what do you think of Monroe shocks?
I found Monroe Adventure & Sensa-track that will fit my car. are they any good?
I'm only intrested is restoring the original ride-not performance.
thanks

Title: Re: mix of gas & oil shock absorbers?
Post by: keith on February 01, 2010, 06:20:58 AM

I just put the Monroe-matic shocks on my Tracker.  The ride is stiffer than I would like.  I think the Sensa-Traks would have been better.

Title: Re: mix of gas & oil shock absorbers?
Post by: wildgoody on February 01, 2010, 06:17:40 PM

Ya Sensa-Traks have variable (automatically) valving and ride better