I used to own a real one of these (1986 Toyota 4Runner). However, it did not perform or look as tough as this one...
Friday, September 11, 2009
Why shock absorber shields for 80 + 100 series Toyota Landcruiser?
If you own an 80, 100 or 105 series Landcruiser and you like your off-road touring, it pays to consider the fitment of your rear shock absorbers.
Both shocks sit forward of the rear axle, and it seems that everything that the front tyres travel over lands on them.
Regardless of the qualiy of the shocks, or whether they are double or tripple-tube, if you flick up a rock the size and shape of an axe-head: That's the end of the shock absorber!
So if you travel gravel, shield your rear shocks from stone-spray and rocks (wasn't mean't to rhyme)
Don't use rubber or similar tp cover the shock body, as it will trap heat and may also cause the shock to fail.
Both shocks sit forward of the rear axle, and it seems that everything that the front tyres travel over lands on them.
Regardless of the qualiy of the shocks, or whether they are double or tripple-tube, if you flick up a rock the size and shape of an axe-head: That's the end of the shock absorber!
So if you travel gravel, shield your rear shocks from stone-spray and rocks (wasn't mean't to rhyme)
Don't use rubber or similar tp cover the shock body, as it will trap heat and may also cause the shock to fail.
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