shock absorber

[dbaba]

I jsut bought procomp es300 shock for my delica and i used the part number fron this forum Front 313515 Rear 319520 , when i got them, front is about 3.5 inches short and rear is missing the mounting bolt in the bushing. any idea what is wrong? have i got the right part number?

[JMK]

Time to bump this thread. Finding a real good aftermarket shock would be a worthy pursuit. I noticed my Deli rides like a boat in spite of the fact none of the shocks have the telltale signature of failure like the stained lower sections. For example, could someone take an aftermarket adjustable shock like they use in the HDJ81 JDM Toyota Land Cruiser with 2 settings, install it along with a switch, relay, etc., and use it in the Deli?

This forum is absolutely the best resource for Canadian Deli owners. I may be wrong, but I've had the impression that it may come up a bit weak on the 'meaty subjects' that require some more in depth research and experience (of which I have neither in regards to the Delica). I only say this in contrast to the 'I hate mud' Forum for Toyota's that really seems to get into the 'nitty gritty' of topics such as 'O' ring diameters, etc.. for JDM inports.

[Mystery Machine]

I may be wrong, but I've had the impression that it may come up a bit weak on the 'meaty subjects' that require some more in depth research and experience (of which I have neither in regards to the Delica)

This might be because the L300 is much more reliable than a lot of the Toyota's therefore Canadian owners have not needed to research/find out these things especially when these vehicles are so new to your country?

My speculation aside as to why this may be, I might have some info that could prove useful??

Pro Comp shocks are certainly the way to go if you want to improve the ride although I would recommend the ES9000 range over the ES3000 range because they are heavier duty nitrogen gas filled and suit the weight of the L300 better than the ES3000's.

Dbaba, the front shocks you have for yours (313515) should be the right size because that is what I have fitted to L300's in the past albeit ES9000's.

To give you some idea of how the Pro-Comp number system works I'll break it down;

1st number: This will either be a '9' or a '3' indicating if it is an ES9000 or an ES3000

Numbers 2, 3 & 4: This is the extended length of the shock, so a 313515 is 13.5" fully extended (just for reference, the collapsed/compressed length for this shock is 9.3")

5th number: This is the fitment/mounting type, so a 313515 means a pin at the top and and eye at the bottom. (0 = eye top/eye bottom; 1 = pin top/eye bottom; 2 = eye top/pin bottom; 3 = pin top/pin bottom)

6th number: This denotes the extra fitting kit included with the shock absorber. I do not know all the different numbers/data/variations for this but if you make sure you ask for a 5 for fronts and 0 for rear, then you should have everything you need to fit the shock?

In summary to the original post, I can absolutely confirm (having fitted to numerous L300's) the following numbers for correct fitment of Pro-Comp shocks on a standard L300:

Front: 313515 or 913515
Rear: 319520 or 919520

Dbaba, is your L300 a standard height or is it lifted? This is the only thing I can think of that would make the shock too short?? The other thing to do is to confirm that you have been sent the correct shock by checking the number stamped on the metal casing. It should read 3135 or 31351?

Let me know how you get on?

[Miloki]

Pro Comp shocks are certainly the way to go if you want to improve the ride although I would recommend the ES9000 range over the ES3000 range because they are heavier duty nitrogen gas filled and suit the weight of the L300 better than the ES3000's.
Front: 313515 or 913515
Rear: 319520 or 919520

Since they've been commented on a number of times, I take it that Pro Comp are the way to go for shocks?

Where does one go to get them? Canadian Tire? 4x4 specialty shops? Or will most garages carry them?

I suppose the ES9000 are significantly more expensive?
Are they too stiff for a vehicle that will be used primarily *on* road?

[delicat]

I bought mine from Mardy on this site just a few weeks ago and had them installed at CVI. Can't remember for sure how much they were but pretty sure under $70 each and same price on all 4 corners. Some offroad shop like NorthShore offroad? sell them as well but they don't have them in stock and you gotta wait for quite a while.

I'd rather support someone like Mardy who contributes back to this site... If you search a post from MardyDelica he had them posted with price and all around 3 weeks ago.

Oh, and those shocks (ProComp9000) are really nice. I was expecting a stiffer ride but it's pretty smooth sailing. (I would have liked even stiffer but that could be from previous years of sport cars driving...)

Milokie, did you buy your van yet?

[jrman]

I think Mardy only had one set though, not sure if he was planning to get more. He sent me over to NS Offroad - they told me it would take 3 weeks, but they were in their shop in 9 or 10 days. I bought them on Mardy's advice and have 100% customer satisfaction - the 9000 series is the way to go. I think it was $225 or $240 taxes in with rubber booties. I talked to their mechanic about the booties and he said there was pros & cons. If doing any serious mud bashing or spending lots of time on logging roads or offroad in general - then he recommended using them to keep the junk out. However, if mainly a commuting vehicle with the occasional splash - he recommended not because it's easier to see damage or leaking without the booties. In the end it was a personal decision from his perspective. Regardless of the choice, if you plan to change shocks every 50-60K as should be done - then he felt the booties were not necessary.

The ride now is great - very surprised at the improvement and also took away some pops & rattles!!!!

[MardyDelica]

Hi,sean,
now i have 16 sets available now, i mean sets is 4 pcs.(2 font & rear with boots). no need to wait it stock now.
anybody who is interested can contact me anytime 604-720-6144
its a pro- comp 9000 series.
cheers; everybody
Mardy