Topic: Pro-comp shocks (Read 7481 times)

cherokeegraham · « **on:** September 17, 2006, 12:59:19 PM »

Having read so much about problems with these lately, would it be wise to spend my hard-earned on a set, or is there a better alternative for the same money?

daggie · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2006, 06:05:55 PM »

they seem to be allright on me ZG :shock:

cherokeegraham · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2006, 06:56:06 PM »

I heard stories about breakages at Mud Club. To be honest, I supose there's not many problems considering how many there must be out there. Anyway, I've decided to get some, do you need the rubber boots or is it ok to run them without? Cheers for your opinion.

chrisjones · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2006, 06:57:51 PM »

Some use the boots, some don't.

Personally I don't. You can clean all the crap from the seals better without.

Tank · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2006, 09:38:50 PM »

But if you have the boots Chris,it stops the shit getting in in the first place :lol: :lol:

I have just put them on my CJ and all seems fine so far

trent · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2006, 09:45:12 PM »

Quote from: "chrisjones"

Some use the boots, some don't.

Quote from: "MICKHARV2003"

But if you have the boots Chris,it stops the shit getting in in the first place

There have been a few debates on this, some say the boots hold in mud and gunk(it will find it's way in there eventually)! Some say it's easier to clean without them!

I have boots on the front shocks and not on the back :shock:

......don't ask.
If you fit boots, and they are possibly held in place with cable ties, then cut the ties and give them a clean out now and then.

chrisjones · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2006, 10:20:26 PM »

Quote from: "MICKHARV2003"

But if you have the boots Chris,it stops the shit getting in in the first place :lol:
I have just put them on my CJ and all seems fine so far

I had the boots fitted to mine at first. The problem is, that the shocks are the wrong way up for boots to work properly. The shit and water just sits inside them right where you don't want it- on top of the seals.

There was loads of crap in them when I took them off. I'll not be fitting boots again unless I ever get a set of 'upsidedown' shocks.

ExtremeTJ · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2006, 11:02:10 PM »

I wouldn't recomend fitting the boots, all the crap gets stuck inside them and rots the shox. Also as far as breakages, I have run procomps on mt TJ for the past 2 years and they do get used and abused and I haven't broken any yet, I think the main reason that some do get broken is that the wrong lengths have been fitted in the first place for the lift that is on the jeep or whatever.

Richard Fraser · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2006, 12:14:04 PM »

Hello, procomp offer a lifetime warranty with the shocks. We have not had many comebacks over the years. We regard them as excellent value for money. Please feel free to contact and discuss.

Richard Fraser
Explorer UK
01925 757588

greggmo · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2006, 06:01:44 PM »

kiss ass. :ANAL:

Anonymous · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2006, 08:23:03 PM »

I didn't know Fred Skuttle (aka MMore) worked part time for pro comp.

had them fitted on my cj and never had any problems. I also need a new set for the yj and looks like I will be fitting a set after that great sales pitch.

daggie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2006, 09:52:20 PM »

IIRC the shocks were failing on a 90 defender with a 2"lift with the wrong length shocks, cos the blokes a twat that won't listen anybodys advise :roll:

chicken_legz · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2006, 05:45:50 PM »

Had issues with there leaf springs twisting ...
:evil:

but had no worrys with the shockers ...work fine

AdrianW · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2006, 02:18:05 PM »

Destroyed one rear ProComp Shock - happy to believe that it was my fault as I reckon the lift out-grew the shock operating length - have fitted a new pair and am happy - I'd have had to buy a new pair anyway.

Know of someone else who had a problem with the rear leaf pack 'twisting' a leaf out and wrecking a tyre - don't know why this happens - I've also inserted an add-a-leaf into the pack and beat the alignment clip back into place but it only holds one side of the pack - it's had a fair amount of abuse over the last year and hasn't moved at all.

Overall I'm happy - just wish I'd known I could have got 10% discount

Anonymous · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2006, 02:36:04 PM »

I had an XJ a few years back and that also twisted a leaf and took out a tyre - fookin dangerous !!!! - Forgot to add, I dont know what make of leaf spring it was though :oops:

chrisjones · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:25:38 PM »

Skyjacker ones with the 'floating' leaf do the same somtimes. i put some retaining clips from some CJ springs on mine. (thanks Bubba).

Problem solved.

lefty · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2006, 12:12:03 PM »

I've got a stage 2 pro-comp lift and it does the job.

I've still got the problem of the bottom leaf twisting though. only does it occasionally and only moves a little bit. you can feel it as soon as it touches the tyre and then it's easy enough to knocmk it back into place with a bfh. I've been looking for some hendricks clamps but to no avail yet...

DarrenR · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2006, 07:55:51 PM »

Lefty
put a 2.5" exhaust clamp around spring pack near the mounting bracket, will hold bottom leaf to rest cheap and works.
Darren.

freddie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2006, 02:00:26 PM »

had pro comp es9000 shocks on the landie for the last 7 years.
still on and going strong.

Ric Jacques · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2006, 08:10:39 PM »

And they have a lifetime guarantee........

Author Topic: Pro-comp shocks (Read 7481 times)

cherokeegraham

cherokeegraham

Tank

ExtremeTJ

Richard Fraser

Anonymous

chicken_legz

AdrianW

Anonymous

lefty

freddie

Ric Jacques