Koni shocks on a Troopy- is this OK?

[Erwin]

I have put on Koni 90-5442 rear dampers on my 2001 HZJ78. What I find a bit strange is the large opening in the dampers. Picture shows car medium loaded. It seems to me that they will be pretty prone to s*** building up. According to PO the car is lifted 2". The old dampers, Tough Dog was completely shielded.

 

[coldtaco]

Probably not the right size?

 

[iwashmycar]

Seems like a lot of those LC shocks from Koni are like that.

here is an example of them for a 200 with similar look (even though its a strut): For Sale - Koni 90 Raid Shocks with King Springs for 200 Land Cruiser

 

[Erwin]

The shocks are what is recommended for a 78 with up to 2" lift. Could be the car is lifted more, but don't think so.
Tires are 285/75-16

 

[Waikato Willy]

my bros safari was the same,got all full of mud and crap, I just cut the top cover off with a angle grinder to leave the chrome shaft fully exposed and used some old shock boots to cover them, steering rack boots also work pretty good as well if you cant find shock boots, just need to find some the right length

 

[Erwin]

my bros safari was the same,got all full of mud and crap, I just cut the top cover off with a angle grinder to leave the chrome shaft fully exposed and used some old shock boots to cover them, steering rack boots also work pretty good as well if you cant find shock boots, just need to find some the right length

Ok, thanks. I will see what I can find.