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Title: Shock absorbers
Post by: leevaux on 02 September 2009, 18:59:39

Hi Guys and gals
Can any one recommend some good rear Shock absorbers for my 2002 2.6 Elite Saloon please as mine are starting to knock and i like to look after her :D
lee

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: Selseybill on 02 September 2009, 19:05:50

On my old estate i fitted Monroe's load levellers.gave same ride as standard and was much better when the back was loaded.At the moment I've uprated Janspeed fitted all round but with being 40mm lowered springs and 17" wheel these seem a bit hard for normal road use.

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: leevaux on 02 September 2009, 19:43:40

I don't want lowered or hard rides i want standard ride please  ;)

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: Selseybill on 02 September 2009, 21:34:21

try monroe's then,get them from any good car factors

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: less on 02 September 2009, 21:58:25

I got fed up with mine banging too. I decided to keep standard and bought a pair of self levelling shocks from Vx.

I think they were about £70 each on TC (They have been in the garage for months waiting for me to get around to it  :-[ )

Finally fitted them on saturday. Much quieter and seems more comfortable too. 8-)

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: pscocoa on 02 September 2009, 23:04:41

Yes £70 plus VAT each from VX on TC - I am just about to do rears on my Elite - self levelling. Mine not knocking - just leaking.

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: bigdods on 04 September 2009, 16:53:47

Just found that mine are leaking grrr. £70+VAT thats not too bad, I'd best get some on order.

Does the Geo need to be re-done afterwards ?

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: WAL on 04 September 2009, 17:10:54

Just browsin' - TC, Geo ~ what are these [just glad again members don't bite] Newbie  WAL :P

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: davethediver on 04 September 2009, 17:13:31

TC = Trade Card, Geo = geometry set up. i think. :)

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: WAL on 04 September 2009, 18:51:39

Cheers - you learn somethin' every day!  :) WAL

Title: Re: Shock absorbers
Post by: Turk on 05 September 2009, 02:45:44

Quote

Just found that mine are leaking grrr. £70+VAT thats not too bad, I'd best get some on order.

Does the Geo need to be re-done afterwards?

Geometry will remain unchanged on rears, but changeing front shocks will upset it. Always best to mark the old shock and it's hub mount and try to accurately transfer or measure the mark on to the new shock.
You should get it reasonably accurate, but a freshly geo'd Mig with new shocks is always a pleasure to drive.  :y