EV1 Sport Series Shock Absorbers for Suzuki Jimnys' by Des Sol
- Description
- FAQ
- Technical Info
- Warranty
- Installation Instructions
**4-6 week back order due to high demand**
Due to popular demand, the EV1 series shock absorbers will be the base model for all of the Des Sol EV shock absorber ranges going forward. Our EV1Sport unit comes with a 8 year limited lifetime warranty, allowing you to cost effectively upgrade your Jimny ride to your heart’s content. This Des Sol EV1Sport shock absorber provides a plush but extremely stable drive for your day to day town and country driving. Loaded or unloaded, this ride is completely devoid of excessive body roll or body sway that plagues the stock standard Suzuki Jimny, The addition of the EV1Sport to your OEM suspension will not affect your warranty as it does not affect your ride height and no further modifications will have to be made to your OEM suspension setup. The bonus with the EV1Sport is that once you have fitted these shock absorbers to your stock Suzuki Jimny you can upgrade to an EV1L50 50mm Lift Kit system keeping the rest of your shock absorber parts intact saving you money. Once you have the EV1Sport fitted you can also take advantage of many more advanced mechanical and electronic components that Des Sol will be offering in the near future.
All our EV1series shock absorbers come with an unequalled 8 year, limited lifetime warranty provided the 2 year service intervals are carried out at our nominated fitment centres (please refer to warranty conditions in our link below)
Your EV Series Upgrade Path
If you purchase the EV1 Series shock absorber or complete EV1 based suspension kit today and you want the Des Sol electronic setup later when they become available, you can simply purchase the upgraded components (4x new Electro-Res Ends caps with the control module) and have them fitted with a service at the same time.
If you decide that you want to turn your Jimny into a little monster with a 100mm lift, you don’t have to replace your shock absorbers, Des Sol will just replace your existing Main Body and Piston Rod Shaft with an extended Main Body and longer Piston Rod Shaft leaving the rest of your existing shock components intact – You will obviously need some additional hardware for this lift such as longer coils, extended bump stops etc. and will maybe need to re-tune you upgraded shock to the new coil spring rates.
The beauty of the EV1 system is that the internal valving shim stacks can also be changed to suit driving and load conditions. So you can change your Jimny from a daily driver / weekend warrior to an overlander with a constant 350+KG in the back at any time. Valving can be adjusted to any additional load, be it a draw system, dual batteries, water containers, tent etc. Des Sol can re-valve your current shocks to cope with the new base line load as opposed to being stuck with harsh un-tuneable suspension now or dealing with extremely sloppy suspension later.
Why is the EV1 Series Technically Superior
This modular EV1 Series shock absorber has been designed, developed and manufactured locally by Des Sol where 99% of the parts are locally available. This means that support turnaround times will be typically one week or a few days in the case of an emergency. This EV1 Series shock absorber is not just another throw away twin tube design that has just recently flooded the market but a precision made mono shock absorber that has an unparalleled, 8 year limited lifetime warranty provided the 2 year service intervals are adhered to. This large bore, mono tube shock absorber with external reservoir boasts a thick walled, hard anodised, Aluminium body for excellent thermal regulation, drastically increasing reliability under punishing conditions and offering unparalleled protection against harsh African outdoor conditions. The large oil volume available also reduces shock fade in extreme conditions. The shock absorber is also rebuildable, serviceable and tuneable, meaning if your vehicle weight changes with modifications (heavier or lighter), you can have your shock re-valved accordingly. Upgrading to our latest shock absorber designs will also be quick, easy, and cost effective.
Reservoir Mounting Positions
The rear shock absorber reservoirs are mounted via an additional bracket located under the rear wheel arch. The front shock absorber reservoirs are mounted via an additional bracket located above the front shock tower. No additional drilling or cutting or welding is required. All brackets are supplied by Des Sol and come standard with the shock absorber kit
- Des Sol Designed and Manufactured
- Part Number – DS-EV1-EX49
- Large bore, Mono tube shock absorber with external reservoir
- Different Valving options (Light, Medium, Hard or Aggressive)
- Ø44.5mm Piston diameter
- Large oil volume which reduces shock fade in extreme conditions
- Thick walled hard anodised Aluminium body for excellent thermal regulation, drastically increasing reliable use under punishing conditions
- Rebuildable, serviceable and tuneable, meaning if your vehicle weight changes with modifications, you can simply have your shocks re-valved (Cost of labour and shim stacks excluded)
- Modular design, upgrade your product as the new advancements come out
- 8 Year limited lifetime warranty, provided 2 year service intervals are maintained
- Serve intervals 2 years or 80 000 km (whichever comes first)
The EV1 series shock absorber comes with an 8 year Limited Lifetime Warranty provided the 2 year or 80 000 km service interval (whichever comes first) is maintained by one of our nominated EV Service Centres located in Durban, Gauteng and Cape Town. Our warranty document must be completed with the purchase date and kilometres noted and sent back to Des Sol for our records. If the suspension installation is done by a Des Sol Fitment Centre, the onus is on the client to ensure that this Warranty document is completed by the Fitment Centre concerned and sent back to Des Sol for our records.
How do I have my EV Shock Absorbers Serviced
Contact Des Sol just prior to your 2 year expiry date or 80,000km service period and we will book your vehicle in at one of our nominated Service Centres. The service will typically take 2 hours to complete and the cost of the Shock Absorber service will be between R1500 – R2500 for the full set, parts and labour included. If you have bought a complete EV1L50 Suspension Lift Kit from Des Sol, 2 years into your 8 year warranty period would be an ideal time to have your full suspension checked over for wear and re-torquing including inspection for Castor Correction Bush deterioration, while your shocks are being serviced. Please note that the above costs are based on current spares and maintenance pricing and will increase with inflation over time.
How will I Know if my EV Shocks have been Serviced Correctly
Des Sol have their own Dyno testing equipment and each shock absorber that is sent out will be Dyno tested, labelled and the results filed prior to being packaged. This data will be linked to a customer or Fitment Centre as the case may be. Our Quality Control Standards and Procedures will ensure that each shock absorber sent out will have a digital footprint linked to our client database with the related Dyno test result which Des Sol will then use to determine if there are any performance issues.
