well i was looking underneath the kb-10 today and found a sad excuse for the shocks that were on there, skinny little things they were. anyone have an idea as to what shock would be a good (permanent) replacement that would also keep it comfortable?

Good luck dude. I think some of the boys have used 4cyl toranna shocks but they are still an old and small type of shock, possible only come in oil (not sure on that). I found some NOS 1K shocks in a dingy little parts place, but they are very old and only oil. I started to talk to pedders about getting some made but they didnt want to know about it. If you find anything on your quest please let me know, I would love to upgrade.

Ive used LJ Torana 6cyl Monroe Gas shocks and they worked well... mind you I use the car for club sprints so it is a fair amount stiffer than std...

Nice, did you have to do much work to make them fit?

just replace the bottom arm...
you can buy bnew 1000 shokies from pedders i have 4 sitting here now!

I used Mini ones on the coupe, Monroe gas,
and 1200 ones on the back..

None of those meet the request:Quote:For comfortable, use the original Nissan specifications. With light car and light suspension, you don't want gas shocks or racing shocks. You want a (new) skinny little light rate shock.

There is no permanent shock. They all wear out after time. There are rebuildable shocks, but chances are 30 years later you won't be able to get the parts...

Really , I talked to a guy at pedders and he told me he done a set before and it was a pain in the arse. He told me he needed a bit of time and without him telling me, he made it clear he didnt really want to do them. He hinted that it would cost me so forgot about it. I was going to leave them until the car was ready to drive. That makes me happy that I dnt have to put the old oil shocks back on the front .
Hey dato1000wagon, how is your coupe coming along dude?

pedders in melbourne still sell them

Front Shocks3029 3029 Touring Black Shock

Rear Shock8024 8024 Comfort Gas Shock

yeh i havent done to much been busy!
got the front end suspension parts going to paint them black soon