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ian w
13-11-2011, 08:24 PM
looking to refresh my suspension and am looking for a new set of rear shocks. does anyone have a set they would be willing to part with?


Regards Ian

Coasting
13-11-2011, 09:14 PM
SMC had bilstiens for 150 a pair, front or rear, might be worth trying them...

What are you doing with the fronts, just changed mine and the top mounts etc and it has made a massive difference to ride quality and no squeaks etc any more...

I am of the opinion that they are probably on their way out circa 60k miles...

ian w
13-11-2011, 09:32 PM
I plan to dothe front as they are available through SMC but want to see if I can get a full set together before I buy the fronts.

Ian

Herman
13-11-2011, 09:43 PM
http://mgroverpartfinder.com/Distributor-RPD000580---DAMPER+ASSEMBLY+REAR.aspx?back=%2fShowProducts.asp x%3fPageIndex%3d%26part%3dRPD000580%26browse%3d

ksilver
13-11-2011, 10:14 PM
I bought a set front and rears from SMC and it was a definite improvement, but after I had everything fitted I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't have cost a whole lot more to have the VHS kit fitted.

Something to consider.

ian w
13-11-2011, 10:56 PM
I bought a set front and rears from SMC and it was a definite improvement, but after I had everything fitted I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't have cost a whole lot more to have the VHS kit fitted.

Something to consider.

I would like to do that but I dont have a spare £1400 plus fitting costs and garage labour cost up north is not too bad so I will start with the front set (just bought for £135 from SMC they have a sale on) and do the rear later on if i can find a set. Mine done 85K miles and is a bit bouncy at the moment.

Regards Ian

Coasting
13-11-2011, 11:29 PM
Might be a good idea to get the top mounts replaced at the same time fairly cheap

ian w
14-11-2011, 02:22 PM
Yes i will do. I made this mistake with the CDTI and had to replace them 3 months after the shocks.

Ian