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(Message started by: nice_1 on Apr 5^th, 2009, 5:01pm)

Title: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by nice_1 on Apr 5^th, 2009, 5:01pm

Can the self levelling shocks, be replaced with a regular type of shock?

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by Highlander on Apr 5^th, 2009, 5:34pm

Hi, no they are a one off Ford only part, are your shocks done or is it the bottom bushes?

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by Jonnycab on Apr 6^th, 2009, 12:39am

The estate self levelling shocks are 'Boge Nivomats' & are used in many cars including Volvos, Alfa Romeos & Rovers to name but a few.

I for one am not convinced that 'Boge' would design a self levelling shock absorber exclusively for the Scorpio. I have a sneaking suspicion that the Scorpio estate is not the only car to use these exact shockers ;)

The MK1/Mk2 Granada rear shockers, although they weren't self levelling, were very similar in design :)

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by Highlander on Apr 6^th, 2009, 1:14am

yep there are a few use them Jonny, I've never been able to find any others with the same bush mounting or confirm similar sizes/settings for others makes/models although the prices appear similar for all types.

I think i have found someone who has possibly repaired the internals of theirs though.

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by nice_1 on Apr 6^th, 2009, 2:33pm

Thanks for the replies. The reason I ask is the car handles really badly when the rear goes over any uneven surface, it skitters about all over the place. It is probably made worse because I have 17' rims with low profile tyres. I have heard changing these shocks (if you can get them) is not so straight forward??

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by Highlander on Apr 6^th, 2009, 4:07pm

Oh you can get them but they're not cheap ;)

just drop the rear arms to swap them over

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by nice_1 on Apr 6^th, 2009, 4:39pm

What is "not cheap"... ::)

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Apr 6^th, 2009, 4:46pm

About £200...each :o :o :o

You can pick used ones up for around £20 - £25 each if you look around, ebay etc...

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by nice_1 on Apr 6^th, 2009, 5:24pm

What worries me about buying used is that they may be no better than the ones I'm taking off....then again at 200 each...

Whats involved in removing them?? do I need a spring compressor ??

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by Highlander on Apr 6^th, 2009, 7:27pm

i dont use a spring compressor.

I remove the subframe bolts, disconnect the anti rollbar then lower the whole thing until theres enough room to get them out, the springs will fall out, just watch the brake flexipipes dont get stretched.

Are you sure its the shocks that are causing the problem?

Title: Re: 24v Estate Shocks
Post by nice_1 on Apr 7^th, 2009, 8:45am

Yes, I'm fairly certain its the shocks, I know it does no longer self levels. Its just like there is no dampening at the rear when going over manholes etc. the back of the car jumps about all over the place, I'll have a closer look today. How long does it take to remove the subframe?