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[amba]

Lot of posts on this subject ,but just wanted a bit of clarrification.
Is the only advantage of having self levelling rear shocks ,being for towing.
I am starting to think about getting the bits sorted out for replacing my rear shocks and springs next year as noticed the shocks are leaking ,but as I have never or never will tow anything is there any advantage in having them replaced like for like?..or just go for good standard shocks and seal up the air pipes...and save a few ££££,s.  Any advise appreciated.

[Entwood]

Self levelling was designed for the car without a tow bar ...   It also works if you have 5 hefty folks and their luggage on board ...


It is your choice, only you know what/how much/how often you fill the boot. If you do go the "standard" route, disconnect the self levelling pump electrically rather than just blocking the air pipe. No point in it trying to run every start-up ...

EDIT : further thought .. if you have HIDS you should have no problems with headlight levelling .. not so sure about non-HIDS ?? do you have the level adjuster in the cabin ?

[amba]

Entwood,you are quite correct.
Car is fitted with Hids so have self adjusting,but as I always have a boot full of "work related junk" which must weigh atleast the same as several big lads,think route would be better like/like and stay with the self levelling legs..trouble is they never seem to appear on fleabay cheap so genuine route is £80 each on TC then.

[feeutfo]

i fitted new mv6 shocks to the rear of mine to match the mv6 front kit. But i didnt get round to changing the rear sl springs. Result was blown rear shocks after 4 months, both leaking oil. I guess the softer springs allow too much movement for the harder damping shocks.

 Cant tell you if standard shocks would blow as well, but i was able to get a full refund from my dealer, if you do want to try it you should get your money back.

Thing is if standard shocks do blow as well,(who knows?) you will have to match them with standard springs, which will be more expensive than just fitting sl shocks in the first place.

It would be nice if someone who has tried it posted to confirm stock shocks can take the softer sl spring rate. Certainly face lift lowered sports chassis mv6 rear shocks can not.

[Boracic]

I fitted some cheap gas shocks to my old elite about 2 years ago, they are still going strong, when I say cheap they were £50 a pair

[Andy B]

I fitted some cheap gas shocks to my old elite about 2 years ago, they are still going strong, when I say cheap they were £50 a pair

The real correct dampers are only around £75 each with a a Trade Club card ......

[AdamBenn]

Just had rear shocks changed on my Elite. Quote for new self levellers was £160 a side(!), got a quote for some second hand ones for £100, but decided to go with some standard gas ones, about £30 each.

Fitted them about 2 weeks ago and they have been fine. Car seems a bit stiffer, handles fine, ride might be slighlty firmer but no probs so far (fingers crossed!)

[Shackeng]

Which models have the SL shocks fitted please?

[serek]

Which models have the SL shocks fitted please?

only Elite