Hey all, been after a set of shocks found a set but they are from a uk model........ will they fit ?
cheers
Dim

 

They probably will but are they second hand?

You may be better off getting new and they will last longer and have a warranty.

 

cheers dragoon !,
yeah they are second hand but I have a little one on they way and im moving place to, so the finances are low atm. I know if you buy cheap you buy twice but I dont really have much choice which is a bit of a gutter

 

Try and find out the mileage of the car the 2nd hand suspension has come from. This'll give you and idea of how much life is left in them.

To gauge this, ask yourself how many miles your car did before your rear damper siezed.

I would still try and go for new ones mate. May be worth putting a wanted ad on the main forum, you never know. Good luck.

Oh and don't forget that you may need an alignment session after you get them fitted.

 

Hey hey lads the shocks are off my car as you all know its been pretty well looked after, I would say the shocks had done about 60-70k cant remember the exact mileage when I changed to my coilovers. More than welcome to come have a look or i'll pop into town one evening for you to have a look, should be easy enough to change can give you a hand if you like.

 

Cheers for the advice its greatly appreciated !!
Mister Melon- Sup bro ! u must be stevos mate...... ill give him a tx and ask him to give you my number. Im around thursday evening with cash if you want to sort a deal then ?
cheers
Dim

 

kyledim - Quick things to check are - look for leaky seals where the rod goes down into the damper, the rod itself should be free of score marks & dints etc, put the base of the suspension on the floor and make sure you CAN'T easily push the top of the suspension down.

oh and uk suspension should fit no probs I'd suggest taking MisterMelon up on his offer of helping to fit them if you can too - fitting the rears on your own is a right pain in the jewels!!! (I changed all of mine over on my todd sunday just gone so I know )

 

ive done it kyb gas shocks from uk model brand new 70quid a corner inc vat went straight on a 94classix

 

cheers again for the advice !!
mad555- ill be writing down what you said and have a good butchers when I see them, sorted the deal as melon is a mates mate so im sure it will all be sound !!
cheers !!