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Old 11-03-2013, 04:59 PM   #1
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Default 86 Marathon Shock questions

Does anyone know of any coil over shocks that will fit the FRONT end of a 86 Marathon. Or any coil over shocks that are stud mount on each end. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 11-03-2013, 10:50 PM   #2
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Kind of weird, but we have had a few things in common with our carts. I'm in need of some kind of shock replacement too. I put the economy lift on today and discovered mine pretty much do nothing. So let me know if you find some replacements. I need front and rear. Are you doing something different? Or just replacing your originals?
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The Fronts I could go with stock size, but I would really like to go with a coil over shock if I can find one. The rear I bought a set of coil overs off of a KFX400/Z400. The measured about 5.5 inches longer than stock and with my 6" lift, I will not have to use the shock extensions on the rear.
I had a 4" economy lift on my cart, but decided to totally rebuild my cart and go with 6" lift. So instead of using a lift I built a custom new front axle with 6" lift in it which would allow me to use my stock shocks. The on the rear, I build a new lift similar to the economy lift, minus the shock extensions.
You can follow my progress here in another section of this forum. Here is the link:
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Is your cart lifted? If it is you can use monroe 31100 & 31125 shocks. I used those on my 79 marathon w/a 5" lift.

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Is your cart lifted? If it is you can use monroe 31100 & 31125 shocks. I used those on my 79 marathon w/a 5" lift.

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Yes it is lifted via a custom self made axle 6" lift. However it is still a work in progress so I can change the shock setup if needed. I basically made a 6" drop axle with out the leaf spring and shock extensions. So at this time I can still use a standard shock, but l am not apposed to using a longer shock and making new mounts either. Thank you for the shock #'s, I will definitely check them out.
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No problem! Cheapest place I found them was at rock auto.

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Is your cart lifted? If it is you can use monroe 31100 & 31125 shocks. I used those on my 79 marathon w/a 5" lift.

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The 31100 does not come up anywhere or on Monroe's website? Is this the correct #? The other # is good, and I like the price.
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When I get home I will confirm both shock part numbers dor you.

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Just a heads up. I just bought the 31125 (fronts) off eBay for $16/ea. shipped this morning. RockAuto charges to much for shipping IMO
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I'm having trouble finding the Monroe's in stock around town. They do cross over to a Gabriel that I can get locally. Anyone have any experience with Gabriel shocks?
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