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(Message started by: Jonnycab on Feb 15^th, 2009, 3:11am)

Title: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 15^th, 2009, 3:11am

Am thinking about replacing the rear shocks on my saloon. They're not leaking, but the rear is feeling a little bouncy..... After 198K miles, I think they are probably a little tired ::)

I was thinking of fitting gas shocks, but are they really any better than the standard oil filled shocks ?....Has anyone ever replaced their rear shocks with gas ones, & did it make any difference ? :)

Title: Re: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by gozz on Feb 15^th, 2009, 11:53am

JC.
I reckon a set of Monroe Ride Levellers would be right up your street,I,ve got em on all the stretchies.Kit LA 355 includes pipes gauge and valve,you could put the valve and gauge in the boot and set the level exactly were you want it using a push bike tyre pump.The last set I bought were about £180 from local factors.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 15^th, 2009, 11:55am

hi there

i think the scorpio shocks are gas.

hth

Title: Re: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 16^th, 2009, 10:00am

on 02/15/09 at 11:55:35, scorpio_man wrote:

hi there

i think the scorpio shocks are gas.

hth

I didn't bother to check whether they were gas or not, I just assumed that they were oil filled :-/

Can't find anywhere on the site which confirms one or the other, so does anyone know for sure ? :)

Gozz, those ride levellers sound interesting....will have to check if it will affect my taxi insurance & licencing conditions as it may be classed as a modification :-/..... :)

Title: Re: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by tlundkvi on Feb 17^th, 2009, 7:29am

on 02/15/09 at 03:11:28, Jonnycab wrote:

There is a guy right now selling new shockers for Scorpio saloon on ebay for 10 GBP each. Item 270340808844. It says MK1 scorpio in the title, but the seller assured me they work for the MKII as well. Would have bought, but 35 GBP for international delivery and reluctance to use normal postal services, I will have to look elsewhere.

Title: Re: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 25^th, 2009, 12:31am

Thanks for the Ebay item info tlundkvi ;)

I ordered two from them & they arrived today.....a brand new pair of 'Gabriel (made in USA)' gas shocks for £20.....absolute bargain I reckon :)

Usual price for the same part number (69797) is £41.98 each HERE (http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/Shock_Absorbers_Rear_Detail.cfm)

Title: Re: Saloon shock absorbers
Post by tlundkvi on Feb 25^th, 2009, 7:01am

on 02/25/09 at 00:31:51, Jonnycab wrote:

It pays off to check ebay, the scorpio -95 was only available on special order in Finland, most are privately imported from Germany, for me spare parts on the internet is almost standard procedure. With the delivery costs they proposed me (from Finland) it became more expensive than the local spare part dealer (47 euros for a pair). But nice to know you were able to get a pair for this ridiculously low price!