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Title: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 07:12:02

Are going to be replaced with standard shocks. So question is which fuse or relay do i need to pull out ( providing they dont operate other functions) or what else do i need to do to disconect the leveling pump.. also one last thing. Am i better using GM shocks to replace them or other makes?

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2016, 08:14:13

Can't remember off hand, it's on here somewhere though.

Without stating the obvious, don't forget to change the springs too ;)

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 08:16:28

Springs where changed last august for standard ones my friend

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2016, 08:18:14

Quote from: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 08:16:28

Springs where changed last august for standard ones my friend

I thought you knew well enough, but for future people's benefit  ;)

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 08:26:41

I seeeee righty ho  ;D

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 February 2016, 09:21:09

(In no order) choice of GM, then Sachs - I think Sachs made the original GM ones - Bilstein, in B4(OEM replacement), B6 and B8 flavours, Boge and then a few no-names.

There's not a lot to tell them apart, Bilstein are considered 'the ones' to get by most (including myself) these do ride a little firmer than standard.  :)

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 09:32:58

Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 February 2016, 09:21:09

(In no order) choice of GM, then Sachs - I think Sachs made the original GM ones - Bilstein, in B4(OEM replacement), B6 and B8 flavours, Boge and then a few no-names.

There's not a lot to tell them apart, Bilstein are considered 'the ones' to get by most (including myself) these do ride a little firmer than standard.  :)

Sachs or genuine Irmscher if lowering... Both available, Sachs here and Irmscher on Ebay.de... Both sensibly priced ;)

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 09:37:28

Would like a firmer ride to be honest so whats the difference in price for GM on trade price compared to the others?? And could someone please tell me how to disconect the air pump for the self leveling?

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 09:41:32

Pull the relay or unplug it ;)

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 09:43:42

But which relay?

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 February 2016, 09:45:34

Pull one of the small black relays in the top of the cabin fuse box. If you have pulled the wrong one the main beam wont work!

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 09:50:01

Marvelous...  :y

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 13:36:03

GM shocks standard £96 plus vat.. even with bahnstormers discount card.. Monroe with fitting kit £88 all in.

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 14:13:00

Quote from: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 13:36:03

GM shocks standard £96 plus vat.. even with bahnstormers discount card.. Monroe with fitting kit £88 all in.

How much are the Sachs ones?

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 14:17:00

The place i went only offered Monroe

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 14:55:48

Quote from: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 14:17:00

The place i went only offered Monroe

::)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-REAR-GAS-SHOCK-ABSORBERS-A-PAIR-ALL-MODELS-1994-2004-105841-/391382855724?hash=item5b203c702c:g:WBEAAOSw5VFWQxZd

 :-X

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: vauxsull on 11 February 2016, 14:58:17

Well damn and blast my goggly eyes :-X

Title: Re: self leveling shocks
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 February 2016, 15:14:58

I was just looking at them a few mins ago!