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Title: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: andrew203 on 30 July 2010, 00:34:07

Hi, noticed today there is red fluid coming from one of the rear shockers on my estate. when the car goes for mot soon, i think theyll fail this.
On buypartsby, i cant see a levelling one listed. How much from vaux? i have a trade card with migweb.
If theyre too expensive can i replace with the standard ones on buypartsby with no side effects?
Or does anyone have some good self levelling ones for sale?
cheers
andy

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: tidla on 30 July 2010, 00:36:02

clean it off before one goes in...

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: andrew203 on 30 July 2010, 00:43:27

crap, wrong section sorry!
yeah ill do that but i think he'll twig it lol.
andy

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: Cliffo B on 30 July 2010, 01:38:41

I recently replaced both mine (1 failed) still have the other its ok wasnt  leaking fluid or air my estates done about 85,000 your welcome to it for the cost of postage if it helps PM me

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: Cliffo B on 30 July 2010, 01:58:59

found my invoice from dealers for the new self levelling  shocks cost £147.96+vat this is T/C price hope this info helps regards Cliff

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: andrew203 on 30 July 2010, 02:09:41

bit pricey then ay? thanks for that pal. sent you a pm.
cheers
andy

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 July 2010, 02:20:13

hi there, replaced mine earlier this year with vaux ones. they set me back £90+vat from my local dealer. might be able to replace with non self levelling ones, but will need to disconnect the compressor behind the front bumper too. :y
p.s. mine are heavy duty plod ones.

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: Andy B on 30 July 2010, 08:21:23

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 but will need to disconnect the compressor behind the front bumper too. :y ......

It'd be a lot easier to just pull its fuse.  :y  :y

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 July 2010, 09:22:52

fair point :)

Title: Re: Self levelling shock absorbers
Post by: TheBoy on 30 July 2010, 11:13:16

TC price for self levelling shocks is a shade under £150 + VAT.  Retail is a sahde over £200 + VAT.