Commodore Wagon Shocks In Kexx

[jason12]

Hey guys, now I'm 99% sure about this but just wanna clear a few things up... from all accounts I understand that vn commodore wagon shocks fit in the back on ke55 sedans, but can someone confirm this? And do the standard shocks work or do you need short stroke shocks? Also can you use shocks from earlier commodore wagons? I've heard yes but wanna confirm this before I go wrecker hunting.

 

Cheers, jason

[blktoy35]

the vn wagon commodore rears fit , if you car is lowered you could go the suzuki sierra front shocks for the rear which are shorter and stiffer.

[ke70dave]

whatver you do don't get sierra shocks! way to short.

 

commondore shocks KYB part number 343113 seem to work well in my car. make sure you keep the spring rate low though.

[KENut]

I have used 343113 as well. Quite like them, good middle ground.

They are for commo FE2 sports sus from memory (not normal type)

These were in my KE70, AU springs were a little stiff to get decent rebound while still being captive if you get my drift..

Edited May 10, 2010 by KENut

[ke70dave]

These were in my KE70, AU springs were a little stiff to get decent rebound while still being captive if you get my drift..

 

yeah i have AU springs as well

 

the springs are a bit to stiff for the shocks. get a bit bouncy unfortunately.

[Evan G]

uh just go pedders gas riders?

[KENut]

yeah i have AU springs as well

 

the springs are a bit to stiff for the shocks. get a bit bouncy unfortunately.

Yeah I concur

 

uh just go pedders gas riders?

Why?

[towe001]

Commodore wagon VB - VS

[Budowski]

why does the shock need to be FE2 ? ive grabed a set out of a normal wagon at the wreckers and found the VR-VS shocks to be shorter than KE70 Rears so yeh still wondering why specific FE2?

[towe001]

I don't know why it it has to to be FE2 shocks. Sports suspension (or the country pack) perhaps. Giving a firmer ride...

But either way stock commodore wagon shocks have an extended height of 517mm, compressed height 307mm

KE70 sedan - 564mm and 339mm

[Evan G]

KENut - cause they really firmed up the ass of my 55

Edited May 10, 2010 by Evan G

[KENut]

Why FE2? From memory 343113 is the fe2 part number... And I think they may be shorter? Could be wrong. Did this ages ago

And a little firmer

 

Evan - fair play, but excel g's arent too bad. can't say Ive had experience with gas ryders

[towe001]

Yeah their shorter - not by much but, 497mm extended

[jason12]

This is all well and good for ke70s but can I put these shocks in the back of my ke55 as well?

[Taz_Rx]

Yeah mate ksev shock are near identicle to '55's :yes: Well infact rear shocks are basically interchangable from ke10 though 20's, 30's, 55's , 70's, AE86's, T18's etc etc. So bare in mind you can also use say TRD short stroke adjustables for an AE86.