50mm Lift Kit EV1L50 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**
This series of the Des Sol EV1L50 shock absorber can be retro fitted to any of your existing Des Sol 50mm Lift Kits on both the Gen 3 (JB73) and the Gen 4 (JB74). The bonus here is that if you already have EV1Sport shock absorbers fitted to your stock Suzuki Jimny, and decide to upgrade your Jimny to a 50mm lift, you do not have to throw away your EV1Sport shock absorbers. The modular design of our EV1 series shock absorbers allows Des Sol to simply replace your EV1Sport shaft and body providing a simple and cost effective upgrade to your existing ride height, reducing the overall cost of your suspension kit upgrade. Once you have the EV1L50 shock kit fitted you can also take advantage of many more advanced mechanical and electronic component upgrades 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)
Rugged terrain puts tremendous strain on your shock absorbers and Springs. Des Sol have now designed a new trail blazing range of low temperature, high performance EV1L50 series mono tube shock absorbers.
Once you have the EV1L50 shock kit fitted you can also take advantage of many more advanced mechanical and electronic component upgrades that Des Sol will be offering in the near future.
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
Material Specifications
- 6082 T6 Aluminium
- CNC Precision Machined Parts, Hard Anodised for Longer Life Span.
- Heavy Duty DU Bushes
- External Pressure Wiper Seal
- Internal High-Pressure Seal
- X-ring
- High Strength Steel Braded Hose – Smooth Bore Tefflon Braded Hose
- High Temperature, High Viscosity Index Oil for Maximum Performance.
- Injection Moulded Desmopan Bushes.
- Bronz Infused Tefflon Wear Bands
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.
