[ROVERNET - UK] Sources for P6 Front Shocks?

[Owen Holmwood]

Brian,
I have found that new Armstrongs with the "standard" valving feel
unreasonably stiff, and must give the shock absorber mountings a real
hammering. I suspect that this is why a welded-on re-inforcement kit
is available in Melbourne (OZ) to strengthen the sub-frame around the
front shocks.
The Koni's are more than twice the price of Armstrongs, but give a
much better ride and handling.

Owen Holmwood
Sydney
'72 3500S



----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian & Lori Nordlund" <bl.nordlund at verizon.net>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Sources for P6 Front Shocks?


> All-
> I know I have seen people mention various sources for the Koni
shocks, but I
> am fishing so I can decide whether to just buy some Armstrongs on
eBay for
> $50 or to go for Spax or Koni.  I have found a couple places that
have the
> Konis, but both places want $200 for the pair.  Are the Spax shocks
still
> available?  In North America?  Maybe I am being too optimistic.  Any
> opinions on the choice between the three makes?
>
> I recently realized that the front shocks on my TC are some "it will
fit
> just fine" substitute which is most certainly valved backwards.  For
those
> who have experience correcting this problem, Is there a noticeable
> improvement in the handling or at least how it feels?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
> Portland, OR
>
>
>
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