Topic: Where do you guys buy your CJ7 shocks and consumables? (Read 4462 times)

IrishKenCJ7 · « **on:** April 17, 2012, 09:34:55 PM »

Hi I may be in the market next month for shocks and stabilizer when I complete a 2.5 inch lift on my '79 cj7 that is currently riding flat as a pancake (minus 1 inch lift).
Was going to order from the Quadratec but surely there is a place closer to home for this kinda stuff. When I order from the US i usually stock up on fuel filters and other consumables but I'm sure there is a land rover place in UK that can beat the prices. Guy here in Ireland is selling them for 30% more than I can get them from quadratec including shipping (with other items).

Ebay uk only does them for 1982+. So to summarise where do you guys get shocks, filters, fuel lines, hoses, etc.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:37:30 PM »

llama4x4

and be prepared for a chat

nice bloke tho, and v quick

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:43:23 PM »

Great, just what I need. I might even try some spacers I see he's got. I need about 5 different things to smooth out the ride as its not an offroader.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:46:22 PM »

you could give lighthouse a go but i expect they will be as pricey as the US, I never asked them TBH coz when I rung llama bout mine for the Chief he was a good bloke and they were a good price, plus he had a pallet coming from the US the very next day

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:46:56 PM »

Quote from: IrishKenCJ7 on April 17, 2012, 09:43:23 PM

................. as its not an offroader.

Is that the 2nd ones job?

willo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:56:38 PM »

try Devon4x4, they have a new jeep section at bottom of page:

D44 Jeep and american website

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:04:06 PM »

no old iron

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:06:34 PM »

there is old iron. you have to select 1979 or pre 1986 in dropdown list that is not very visible.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:08:23 PM »

no obvious old iron

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:10:43 PM »

with the exchange rate I think the yanks are coming in much cheaper although I think if llama4x4 comes down 15% I'll give him the business.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:15:04 PM »

dont forget tho ya gonna stung on customs duty, and if the yanks use the wrong courier you will also get "admin" charges

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2012, 10:23:23 PM »

Have a chat with David at Llama...got ZG parts on ordr myself...

Oh sorry cant say ZG here...

IrishCJ6 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:24:30 AM »

If you are not in a hurry mate get it from the US but get them to post it using USPS (most will have this option or just ask), in Ireland anything that comes through the post is not subject to Duty charges, don't ask me why but I was told this at the start of my rebuild and have never had a problem, I've had some extremely large boxes from the US including a $500 box from Summit with my headers and other bits and also a couple of radiators. I have got stuff through the courier but you will end up paying Duty and admin charges so it will add up on large bits and on small bits can be even more than the part itself. I use a combination of RockAuto, 4Wheeldrive Hardware and Live 4x4. RockAuto is really good and efficient, the only problem is the shipping charges cause the parts may be shipped from different places so each place has there own charge, simple solution to that is make sure all the parts come from the same place. I have tried Lighty's but there courier charges to Ireland are crazy expensive and also their parts are considerably more than that from the US. For example I had to just replace my rear brakes shoes and cylinders, Lightys worked out with Courier to be nearly £200 where as I got the whole lot from RockAuto delivered for €75. Any issues give me a call, you have my number

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:15:22 PM »

Soooooo that means my fine irish friends thst bulldog ltd shipping from the US to Eire via usps and then forwarded to me in the UK is the way forward to avoid customs?

I hav only got caught using 'ground mail' if the sending doofus puts the true value on the shipping label, not been caught if they stick to sub $20 however big or heavy the box

IrishCJ6 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:22:42 PM »

Ade,

I'm always willing to help out if you want to send it my way

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:42:33 PM »

If I order do you want me to throw in a Cj5 soft top.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:51:53 PM »

cheers guys

soft top is gonna be dependent on cash for the cj6 sale, which hopefully is done nxt week, so that may be a ask if you havent ordered before then

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:50:49 PM »

Just to close off on this topic. I went and did a 'test' order from the US. Morris 4x4.

4 shocks , a stablilzer, dropped pitman and a flywheel as mine is goosed.

Pitman Arm,Dropped, Manual Steering, 1.5"- 2.5", Skyjacker SJ-JA652    99.9900    Ordered: 1     99.99
Steering Stabilizer Kit, Skyjacker SJ-7100                        59.9900    Ordered: 1     59.99
Shock Absorber, Hydro Series, 0 To 2.5 Inch Lift, Skyjacker SJ-H7012    37.9900    Ordered: 2     75.98
Shock Absorber, Hydro Series, 0 To 5 Inch Lift, Skyjacker SJ-H7023    37.9900    Ordered: 2     75.98
Flywheel, Automatic Transmission 6 Cyl 258 5351819                95.9900    Ordered: 1        95.99

delivery 95 dollars

In Pounds Sterling:
total goods £256
delivery £60
total £316

No duty was due (Not sure why)

Order Date: April 27, 2012

Shipped: May 10, 2012

Recieved : May 16: 2012

isle of man · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:52:13 PM »

Luck of the Irish!!!

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:03:57 PM »

blimey, that is cheap shipping

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:41:35 PM »

O and I got 10% off the items above cause I used a coupon I found online, so tat was 25 pound less. I was surprised at the low shipping too and courier rang today but said no duty was to be paid. As I said before I have paid up to 400 dollars on shipping but that was leaf springs, floor pans etc. Plus that got caught for duty. Im going to keep the orders under 500 dollars from now on.

IrishCJ6 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:28:52 AM »

Unfortunatley you will get stung for duty, the couriers themselves are no longer collecting the money, you will get an invoice for the courier company themselves, usually within 2 weeks after delivery. Sorry to be the burden of bad news

I thought the same when I couriered in my drum brake rebuild kit, but I then got the bill in the post

If you want to get away from paying duty in Ireland you have to get the parts posted (snail mail/packets) I always ask for them to be done USPS Express

IrishKenCJ7 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2012, 02:29:52 PM »

based on my maths then I owe...

total £316
+ 10% duty
= 347.6
+ 23% VAT
= 427.54
- 316
111.54 pounds (Ouch 140 Euro)

they will get a "No longer at this address" response from me.

Author Topic: Where do you guys buy your CJ7 shocks and consumables? (Read 4462 times)

Bishops Finger