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turtle:
Hi kenny, I also run with the Explorer Pro Comp shocks +2" and 15% uprated springs.  A very good setup and I agree with karloss there are a little harsh, but since I have replaced all the bushes things have improved.

I know a couple of people that have contacted simmonites and got some good deals of a full set of shocks and springs.

Kenny:
Well contrary to all your advice I have gone for the Scorpion 1"+ Kit all round. Could no afford the procomp :(

So now the fun really starts..................

Whilst doing this job should I replace the radius arm bushes as I believe they are original (120,000). If so is it really worth while using Poly Bush considering the age etc or should I go for Bog Standard.

Damian

karloss:
If you start asking questions about polybushes you are going to get 6 different opinions for every 5 people you ask. My opinion, for what it's worth, if your bushes are good, regardless of age, keep 'em. If they need replacing coz' they are worn/split/perished, then change them for the polybushes. Another opinion of mine (and it is just mine! :twisted: ) is that people who rave about how good polybushes are, are the people who have spent lots of cash and are embarassed to say they can't tell the difference!!! :D They do last well tho'!!

MZ6666:
"6 OPINIONS FROM 5 PEOPLE"
WOT A CRACKING TERM!
I'VE GONE FOR PRO-COMP AND I'M PLEASED BUT THEY ARE A MORE HARSH RIDE, THOUGH STUNNING OFF-ROAD.
UNLESS YOU'VE EXCESS MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS FOR LIGHTENED ONES OR A SET THAT OFFER MORE DROOP (ie your wheels will drop further, maintaining contact, and therefore traction) STICK WITH STANDARD RADIUS ARMS!
CHEERS,RICH

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