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Old 2nd Nov 2009, 14:05   #1
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Hello,

Im planning to go to morocco next year and currently have some procomp shocks on the vehicle. Ive heard mixed things about them, i only brought them because they are cheap about a year ago and the vehicle is used in tyros on a monthly basis.

have people had any experienecs good or bad with them?

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Old 2nd Nov 2009, 19:29   #2
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If you do a forum search you'll find hundreds of opinions on them. If you're happy with them and had no problems I wouldn't worry. Perhaps take a couple spares with you though, they'll get a good work out in Morocco.

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As above, use them and throw them away, I use +2 inch Pro Comps on the racer, they only last about 2 or 3 events if I am lucky, but at £26.00 each they are still a lot easier on my wallet than some of the remote reservoir, nitrogen filled super duper models (that everyone else who beats me uses )
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(that everyone else who beats me uses )


I habve them on my truck, been on there 3 or 4 years. No problems although the fronts need changing as they have been battered by something, possibly trees/rocks im not sure. Anyhow I would buy them again!
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me too - ive had them about 6 years and they're still fine but i dont do a lot of off roading. they're the es9000.

Which ones would people recommend as suitable replacement for longevity


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My only gripe about ProComp dampers is that the pistons rust very rapidly if the rubber boot is fitted. Their lifetime warranty should take care of that, though.
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My procomps on the series are starting to rust without the boots there. Same for the rears on my bro's 90. and they are newer than mine.

I honestly don't see what people do see in them. They wayy too soft for on road use IMHO. Wonderful offroad to a point.
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thanks for all your responses.

i brought them originally because of their cost, or lack of it! Im looking at OME shocks but given their hefty price tag i think ill fix some other things that need fixing e.g. clutch and cooling system before 'fixing' things that are ok.

I took the discovery to poland and back on pro comps and it sagged at the back so i can see what you all are saying! I had to be careful on dirt tracks as well with speed on some bumps as the back would bottom out.
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I have had the same procomps on the front of my 90 for 5 years and no problems.

The rear ones on the other hand .... broke 3 in 12 months (2 on strata florida, at the same time, half way along. The rest of the journey was a little bouncy). The 'eyes' are the problem as the weld snaps. I fitted some of these and fixed the problem.
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