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(Message started by: JW on Nov 14^th, 2005, 1:29pm)

Title: estate rear shockers
Post by JW on Nov 14^th, 2005, 1:29pm

i need to relace both rear shocks on my ultimar estate there are the auto levelling ones i have told by a ex ford fitter that i can use saloon ones if i change the srings as well. I do not carry heavy loads so if any body has done this or knows if poss could you leet me know p.s i can obtain saloon shockers ok (3 in a local breakers yard) in kent thanks for any advised. JW

Title: Re: estate rear shockers
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 14^th, 2005, 10:22pm

hi there

not sure it's that straight forward :(

can't remember seeing the mounting for saloon shocks on the the rear wishbone. even getting the old shocks off is a bit of a nightmare. :o

what's wrong with your old ones?

Title: Re: estate rear shockers
Post by JW on Dec 15^th, 2005, 2:15pm

sorry for the late reply the shock asorbers failed the mot on worn s/a bushes :( as you know £2oo each JW) JOHN