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(Message started by: baileg on Jun 1^st, 2005, 7:32am)

Title: Rear shock absorbers
Post by baileg on Jun 1^st, 2005, 7:32am

Hi all
My 95 Scorpio Estate has just failed its MOT due to worn lower bushes on the rear shock absorbers.
Replacement shocks will cost nearly £200 each! I am searching for secondhand units currently, but does anyone know if you can obtain the bushes separately and is it practical to replace them.
Will shocks from an Ultima fit?
I am not into repairs myself but have a friend who is a car mechanic who will do the work, hence my ignorance in these matters!
Thanks for any help
Regards
Graham

Title: Re: Rear shock absorbers
Post by craig on Jun 1^st, 2005, 7:59am

just a thought,but have you tried shopping around for prices..?
have you tried giving trevor an email at fordpartsuk.com.....
might be worth a try...

Title: Re: Rear shock absorbers
Post by TaperOne on Jun 1^st, 2005, 11:00am

HI Graham,

You can reduce the cost significantly if you replace the shocks with ordinary ones instead of the self-levelling ones. My estate does not have self-levelling shocks installed and for everyday normal use, I would not know the difference. Unless you intend to carry heavy loads on a regular basis, stick to ordinary ones.

HTH

Pete H

Title: Re: Rear shock absorbers
Post by 1.ear on Jun 3^rd, 2005, 8:24pm

Mk 3 Granada Estate Rear Shocks are the same, if you're going for the second hand route. (£20 notes at the local scrappy)

HTH

Ben