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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: richardgrey on 22 November 2015, 10:00:01

Title: Shock Absorbers 2.2 Diesel
Post by: richardgrey on 22 November 2015, 10:00:01

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.

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers 2.2 Diesel
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 November 2015, 10:46:51

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 :y

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers 2.2 Diesel
Post by: richardgrey on 22 November 2015, 10:50:15

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

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers 2.2 Diesel
Post by: RobG on 22 November 2015, 10:52:39

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".

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers 2.2 Diesel
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 November 2015, 10:58:34

Quote from: RobG on 22 November 2015, 10:52:39

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 ;)

Title: Re: Shock Absorbers 2.2 Diesel
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 November 2015, 13:05:04

Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 22 November 2015, 10:58:34

Quote from: RobG on 22 November 2015, 10:52:39

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.