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[tunnie]

The MacTrac shocks I fitted late last year, I've never been 100% happy with. Felt ride was too stiff, but more so recently more rattles from the shock area. Jacking everything up, could not find any play in anything. So this evening I popped off the shocks and compared them to the 50k old GM ones they replaced.

Quite a difference, first show in video is MacTrac vs GM. I can't remember the GM ones going on, if just over time they have seized around this point. 

But a clear difference between the two, I've stuck my old GM ones back on to see if it cures what I've been hearing past few days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEBZbX99EUY

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Had some Bilstein shocks that sounded like is after 2 years, Very similar state as your one.. Sounded like this on the road Link ..Bought some Sachs from AGP and it's been fine since around 11 months so far.

[tunnie]

Mine were not that bad, but similar noise. Thanks for sharing 

Shall see what drive is like tomorrow, but still in warranty so shall be chatting to AGP I think.

[tunnie]

Well drive to work was rattle free this morning, so think I found the cause!

[biggriffin]

Can't see how top hats can rattle.
 top-hat, large washer, bush,body,bush,large washer, topnut, all tight. How can top hat rattle .
The top hat is clamped with that lot,was the shocker re-tightened with weight of car, on suspension,( on it wheels after a test drive.)

[05omegav6]

Can't see how top hats can rattle.
 top-hat, large washer, bush,body,bush,large washer, topnut, all tight. How can top hat rattle .
The top hat is clamped with that lot,was the shocker re-tightened with weight of car, on suspension,( on it wheels after a test drive.)

Either shit parts or incorrectly fitted...

[tunnie]

Well I've fitted the GM ones in exactly same way = No Ratting when driving.

Pressure is all downwards when tightened up, it's side to side motion that causes the rattle. As going over a speed bump there are no issues at-all, it's completely silent. Only a rough road would cause it.

[TheBoy]

Can't see how top hats can rattle.
 top-hat, large washer, bush,body,bush,large washer, topnut, all tight. How can top hat rattle .
The top hat is clamped with that lot,was the shocker re-tightened with weight of car, on suspension,( on it wheels after a test drive.)

Only thing I can think of, assuming fitted correctly, is that the bottom end of the plastic section has enough give to allow it to contact shock body easily, causing the rattle.

[05omegav6]

Given the price differential, is this really a surprise

[TheBoy]

Given the price differential, is this really a surprise

No.

[tunnie]

AGP have offered a full refund, so they were worth a go.

Cheap pattern parts   

[biggriffin]

My £28.00. Pair from, Poland, are fitted, no problems yet. New gm bushes too, cost nearly as much as shock absorbers 

[VXL V6]

AGP have offered a full refund, so they were worth a go.

Cheap pattern parts   

Which is why I always use AGP when they can supply specific parts I need, there is never a problem with refunds etc if there is a problem. 
 

[tunnie]

AGP have offered a full refund, so they were worth a go.

Cheap pattern parts   

Which is why I always use AGP when they can supply specific parts I need, there is never a problem with refunds etc if there is a problem. 

Yes. Absolutely no quibble. Always had great service from them, I'll look to fit GM.

Having luxury of 2 Omegas, the one with GM shocks rode far, far better than non GM. Given the state of the roads these days, comfort is key!

[TheBoy]

Having luxury of 2 Omegas

Every one should have 2...    ...unless your name is nitro