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[richardgrey]

Hi all,

I had my Omega on the ramp having hand brake tightened the other day. When doing so I mentioned to the mechanic that I when I go over pot holes, speed bumps etc there is a noise from the rear of the cat. He had a look and said both shock absorbers would fail the next MOT.

He also said that they are load levelling ones (means nothing to me as I am not technical).

Does anyone know the typical cost of repairing this job at a garage, or is anyone able to undertake this task for me?

I am based on the edge of North Gloucestershire but happy to travel anywhere really if it is likely to save me lots of money.  2 months ago I was quoted 600 quid for a ballast at a garage, I ended up getting this sorted for 10 quid plus fuel from a lovely chap on here.

Thanks in advance.

[05omegav6]

Parts will cost about £270-300 for both shocks and the fitting kit, both genuine only...

And about an hour or two to fit depending on how rusted up the bolts are

[richardgrey]

Hi,

So basically even if someone with the know how on here by the time I slip them some cash for doing it I will be looking at over 300 quid?

Do I need to have load levelling ones? Is it possible these may have been put on by a previous owner towing a caravan?

Rich

[RobG]

If it`s the Elite model it will have self-levelling. You can revert to "normal" shocks but rear springs should ideally be changed also as S/L ones are "softer".

[05omegav6]

If it`s the Elite model it will have self-levelling. You can revert to "normal" shocks but rear springs should ideally be changed also as S/L ones are "softer".

So basically more cost effective to fix existing set up than replace, given a set of springs will add more the the cost savings on the shocks, especially when you factor in the extra labour

[VXL V6]

If it`s the Elite model it will have self-levelling. You can revert to "normal" shocks but rear springs should ideally be changed also as S/L ones are "softer".

So basically more cost effective to fix existing set up than replace, given a set of springs will add more the the cost savings on the shocks, especially when you factor in the extra labour

Yes but if original they will be pretty soft by now and highly likely to have lost the pigtails.