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iainc
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Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« on: Jul 11th, 2012, 4:32pm » |
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For Sale: 1 x Rear Shock Absorber for 2.3 Ultima Estate - Offers?
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2 days before recent holiday in Scottish Highlands, I found that the R/N/S Shock was leaking and required immediate replacement. No time to source from Spikie's, and because new = ~£350, I opted for a pair of Boge non-self-levellers (probabaly equivalent to Monroe R3410). Hence I have this spare Shock from the R/O/S. My garage says that it is fine, and there is no sign of any leaks. The body, obviously, shows its age. If anyone is interested, I can e-m photographs of the unit. I haven't costed courier postage for that weight. I live in Cumbria (close to Yorks/Lancs border).
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #1 on: Jul 13th, 2012, 10:41pm » |
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Hi IainC! Are you willing to send a part to Finland? What will be the price?
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #2 on: Jul 14th, 2012, 2:52pm » |
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I will need to consult with my brother on this: he has exported stuff to Scandinavia. I will get back to you.
Iain
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #3 on: Jul 16th, 2012, 1:08pm » |
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Hi FinnScorp
I don't yet have a definite quote for courier carriage (they require precise measurements of package weight and dimensions, plus the destination address), but we think that the cost might be of the order of £50 for postage - and that will depend on whereabouts in Finland you live (Helsinki would be cheaper than Kemi, say). I am hoping for around £50 for the shock absorber itself (cf Spikie's quote @ £95). I need next (tomorrow) to find a cylindrical package (ideally) in which the shocker would fit; failing that, my brother has large boxes (but that would add to the bulk). I'll report further when I have more info.
Rgds
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #4 on: Jul 17th, 2012, 7:55pm » |
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Hi FinnScorp
I've sourced a cylindrical container into which the shock absorber fits very neatly with space for bubblewrap.
Next, if you are still interested in the deal, please let me know where you live in Finland - name of town + post code. With this, I can get you a proper carriage quote, and you can then decide whether to proceed or not.
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #5 on: Jul 19th, 2012, 6:40pm » |
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Hi IaniC! I send you PM! Regards Finnscorp
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #6 on: Jul 25th, 2012, 10:01pm » |
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Are you going to sell the self leveling pump?.
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #7 on: Jul 26th, 2012, 8:28am » |
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on Jul 25th, 2012, 10:01pm, a900one wrote:| Are you going to sell the self leveling pump?. |
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The self levelling shocks on my estate are NOT activated by a pump. I think it was a 'special' feature on some older cars and stretch limos. Gozz will probably know ....when he gets up!. 
There are a number of photos Here in the thread on estate rear shocks. 
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #8 on: Jul 26th, 2012, 9:06am » |
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Gozz is ris 
Wouldn't have thought estates would need anything other than their automatic expensive shockers.The pneumatic system was optional on the saloon,all Coleman Milne hearses and limos were fitted with it,except where a donor car was sent for stretching by the owner and was not originally so fitted.I had one such hearse to which I fitted Monroe Ride Levellers as it was rather low on the back,you could pump them to the desired pressure via the Schraeder valve and gauge which I fitted on a bracket inside the tailgate.This kit,LA 355,would also replace the Ford units at half the price.
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #9 on: Jul 27th, 2012, 12:58pm » |
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Hi a900one
Apols for delay in replying - I've been in London and out of internet contact.
The self-levelling shock-absorbers are indeed self-contained units. That is why they are so heavy (almost 4Kg), bulky, and expensive. I don't think that, therefore, there are after-market alternatives (other than non-self-levelling units). So, sorry, no pump available!
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #10 on: Jul 27th, 2012, 2:58pm » |
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"ris" ? 
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #11 on: Jul 27th, 2012, 7:09pm » |
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Thanks all. A friend works on a hearse, and the pump has failed, I thought there might be one on here. He has tried several places with no success. 
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #12 on: Jul 27th, 2012, 8:10pm » |
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on Jul 27th, 2012, 2:58pm, Mike H wrote:"ris" ?
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It's Gozz's way of saying, in reply to my comment about 'When he gets up', that he has risen. ie: He's got up!!.
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #13 on: Jul 27th, 2012, 11:05pm » |
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on Jul 27th, 2012, 7:09pm, a900one wrote:| Thanks all. A friend works on a hearse, and the pump has failed, I thought there might be one on here. He has tried several places with no success. |
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The ride height on a hearse is not as critical as a limo with eight passengers,all it needs is to be set at a sensible level.If your friend would like to convert it to a simple manual system I could send him a new gauge/valve unit with the pipes to do it if you put a fiver on the site.
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Re: Rear Self-levelling Shock Absorber
« Reply #14 on: Jul 28th, 2012, 12:16pm » |
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on Jul 27th, 2012, 11:05pm, gozz wrote:
The ride height on a hearse is not as critical as a limo with eight passengers,all it needs is to be set at a sensible level.
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LOL, must admit I've never thought about it before in any great detail but that would make perfect sense!
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