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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MickAP on 30 April 2010, 20:40:54

Title: Air shocks
Post by: MickAP on 30 April 2010, 20:40:54

Would these be easy to fit, to replace the standard shocks on my TD estate.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220323955284&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

And should they keep the rear pretty much level when I have the caravan attached.

Are they a good price? they look like Monroe

Mick ;)

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: Omegatoy on 30 April 2010, 20:51:31

Hey Mick,
 i fitted Omega estate airshocks(169 on tc) with a manual schrader valve fitted in the back(easy to do) so i can set them for what ever load i have in the back, very worthwhile mod especially as i fitted irmsher rear lowered and uprated springs , the airshocks  compensate for the lower springs a treat!!
car handles very well no matter what oad i have in there! :y

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: Zuffenhausen on 30 April 2010, 22:52:27

Looks like a reasonable price considering that selfleveling shocks are £150/pair on TC.

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: Seth on 30 April 2010, 22:59:04

Fitted 'em on mine Mick :y

Looks like these are the updated version of the Monroe Ride-Levellers that I got.
Superb with the caravan on the back mate - you'll wonder why you never fitted 'em sooner ;)

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: MickAP on 01 May 2010, 00:27:35

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Fitted 'em on mine Mick :y

Looks like these are the updated version of the Monroe Ride-Levellers that I got.
Superb with the caravan on the back mate - you'll wonder why you never fitted 'em sooner ;)

Just passed MOT so the shocks are ok according to them. But it feels a little bouncy on the rear now, like the damping effect is not all there, but ok for the tester.

Rather spend a little more and get these as opposed to standard shocks, being as I will be towing :y

Mick ;)

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: Seth on 01 May 2010, 10:09:09

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Fitted 'em on mine Mick :y

Looks like these are the updated version of the Monroe Ride-Levellers that I got.
Superb with the caravan on the back mate - you'll wonder why you never fitted 'em sooner ;)

I also fitted Grayston Coil Assisters into the coils at the same time.
Helps take the 'unsprung' load off the shocks.

Whole set-up works a treat! :y

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: MickAP on 01 May 2010, 10:37:17

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Fitted 'em on mine Mick :y

Looks like these are the updated version of the Monroe Ride-Levellers that I got.
Superb with the caravan on the back mate - you'll wonder why you never fitted 'em sooner ;)

I also fitted Grayston Coil Assisters into the coils at the same time.
Helps take the 'unsprung' load off the shocks.

Whole set-up works a treat! :y

Had some of those fitted to my previous tow car (Primera estate) did a good job, if a little firm when not towing :y

Mick ;)

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: smokingomega on 09 May 2010, 10:39:17

hi
I`m also thinking of buying this kit but was wondering what you actually get and is it easy to fit and set up?
Any info would be a help as I dont want to end up wasting £190
Thanks

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: robson on 09 May 2010, 19:48:05

are these only suitable for an estate.

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: Seth on 09 May 2010, 19:52:34

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are these only suitable for an estate.

Yes, the particular ones featured here are only for estates.

Saloon shockers are different - I had 'em on my former car.
Try doing a search! :y

Title: Re: Air shocks
Post by: Seth on 09 May 2010, 20:31:04

Try this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-SALOON-AIR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-KIT-NEW-/230232503729?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item359aed35b1%A0

 :y