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KJO

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Rear shock replacement
« on: 02 July 2012, 10:40:41 »
Advice needed as to what make of shocks would be best to be fitted to the rear suspension bearing in mind that cost is an issue? The car is a September 2000 reg 2.2 petrol Elegance.
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #1 on: 02 July 2012, 10:49:11 »
Elegance is not a spec we get in the UK, so not sure if it has self levelling?

Either way, GM on trade are good value. Around £75 pair for normal, £130 self levellers.
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #2 on: 02 July 2012, 11:08:04 »
Quote from: tunnie on 02 July 2012, 10:49:11
Elegance is not a spec we get in the UK, so not sure if it has self levelling?

Either way, GM on trade are good value. Around £75 pair for normal, £130 self levellers.

GM are reasonable value but there are other, cheaper options that are as good (if not Self Levelling) ;)

I'd recommend sticking to a known brand though ;)
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2012, 12:07:59 »
Not sure if Tradeclub is available in Ireland.

I quite like Bilstein B4, which is supposed to be a direct replacement, although IME, it provides a slightly firmer ride over standard.
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #4 on: 02 July 2012, 12:36:49 »
The car has self levelling suspension. The elegance is the same as a cdx
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #5 on: 02 July 2012, 12:56:05 »
Quote from: KJO on 02 July 2012, 12:36:49
The car has self levelling suspension. The elegance is the same as a cdx

CDX in UK does not have Self Levelling  ;)

Only Elite models have them factory fit  :y
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #6 on: 02 July 2012, 13:53:31 »
Quote from: KJO on 02 July 2012, 12:36:49
The car has self levelling suspension. The elegance is the same as a cdx

Unfortunately, for direct replacement, GM is the only source. If no TC in Ireland it might be worth contacting andyc at Drive ;)

Alternatively it's replace both shocks and springs ;)
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #7 on: 02 July 2012, 14:53:47 »
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #8 on: 02 July 2012, 15:08:47 »
GAS or OIL shocks for a standard saloon ?  :-\
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #9 on: 02 July 2012, 15:18:13 »
Both have fluid, level is adjusted with air on S/L  :y
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #10 on: 02 July 2012, 16:24:18 »
GAS shocks on mig, avoid oil shocks (ok for a smalll box but not for a mig) gas are standard.
2.2 with a SL seems strange to me, never heard off a 2.2 with self leveling even Opel didn't have them (at least never seen it on an Opel)
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #11 on: 03 July 2012, 14:23:26 »
It does not have self levelling suspension. Got confused with self levelling system for the headlights.
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Re: Rear shock replacement
« Reply #12 on: 03 July 2012, 14:25:14 »
Quote from: KJO on 03 July 2012, 14:23:26
It does not have self levelling suspension. Got confused with self levelling system for the headlights.

Contact AndyC here, he is a parts Manager at a Vauxhall dealer. Looking at around £75 ish for pair of standard shocks  :y
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