Walker Evans shocks
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I've had a set of his wheels and they were top notch! I haven't used his shocks yet. Walker Evans will not make junk. Everything he does is top notch and he's a nice guy to talk to also. So get a set and try them. You won't be disappointed I'm sure.
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Thanks for your comments.
Those are very similar in dimensions to the OME N73 and N74E, which I don't like them because are too soft.
Most probably I will try them, despite the money is a bit high just for a "try".
Those are very similar in dimensions to the OME N73 and N74E, which I don't like them because are too soft.
Most probably I will try them, despite the money is a bit high just for a "try".
Which Walker Evan shocks are you referring to? I can't find many shocks on their site that have studs instead of eyes which means you'll need to change the shock mounts or use stud to eye adapters. Also the prices look like they are in Bilstein 7100 range so you should compare to those.
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I am referring to the rear ones for the FJ Cruiser (a complete kit is sold by allprooffroad http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=109. These are stud on top and eye down, which is OK also for the rear of the HDJ 80. For the front of the HDJ 80 I will use the same shocks but with an eye to stud adaptor in the lower shock mount.
Regarding the Bilstein 7100, I am currently wearing a pair of 12"of them in the rear of my Range Rover (some pics of it are at http://www.discoweb.org/rrjosepirurre/) together with the front OEM springs of the LC 80, and that's a great combination. I selected the hardest valving available at Bilstein, and the 7100 work great at the RR but I'm afraid will be too soft for the LC 80.
I prefer the combination of soft sprins together with stiff shocks, and I am not for the OME shock because are too soft for my taste.
Another thing I like of the Walker Evans is that are adjustable, and the 7100' aren't, but I am not sure about the stiffness of the Walker Evans, and that's my current concern.
For my LC HDJ80 I am decided for the OME 850 J and 863 J springs, but I do not have a clear idea about the shocks (10"), that's why I'm seeking for ideas and comments.
Thank's for yours !!!
Regarding the Bilstein 7100, I am currently wearing a pair of 12"of them in the rear of my Range Rover (some pics of it are at http://www.discoweb.org/rrjosepirurre/) together with the front OEM springs of the LC 80, and that's a great combination. I selected the hardest valving available at Bilstein, and the 7100 work great at the RR but I'm afraid will be too soft for the LC 80.
I prefer the combination of soft sprins together with stiff shocks, and I am not for the OME shock because are too soft for my taste.
Another thing I like of the Walker Evans is that are adjustable, and the 7100' aren't, but I am not sure about the stiffness of the Walker Evans, and that's my current concern.
For my LC HDJ80 I am decided for the OME 850 J and 863 J springs, but I do not have a clear idea about the shocks (10"), that's why I'm seeking for ideas and comments.
Thank's for yours !!!
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