Rear Shocks

Level 7 User Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 182

Any hints tips advice?

Parts seem stupidly cheap from GSF, Â£12 each!! How hard is the job, whats involved, how long should i leave for it?

Im no fool when it comes to cars, but a heads up on any job you havent done before always makes things go smoother.... and i dont trust those spanner ratings in the Haynes book of lies....

Cheers in advance Very Happy

Level 7 User Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 182

Seems like a pile of pi$$ according to the book of lies... jack support, raise trailing arm with jack, unbolt top and bottom and withdraw...

Kinda makes this post seem pointless.... Confused

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

it is pretty easy and straight forward yea

FCS Event Manager Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 3680

lol aye its not the hardest of jobs in comparsion with some on the 19

the book of lies in this case is correct

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

what make are the ones from GSF?

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

bodge i think? mind the spelling

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

Boge?

Those are OE ones then. Do they come in a Renault box when you get them from GSF?

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

no a boge box, again i cant remember

**soz for the double post stupid PC is F**king up Sad

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FCS Event Manager Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 3680

Neal wrote:

Boge?

Those are OE ones then. Do they come in a Renault box when you get them from GSF?

you are thinking what i am thinking lol

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

could be bilstein cant remember which dampers i got from there or ECP

Level 7 User Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 182

Cheapest rear shocks ive ever bought! While its chocked and the wheels are off im going to invetigate what all the fuss is about the rear disc changing as mine need it...

Haynes book of lies says nothing about bearings.... looks like a simple swap to me Confused

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

it is a straight swap, as long as your new discs have the bearings pressed in them.

Site Subscriber Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 2929

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Cheapest rear shocks ive ever bought! While its chocked and the wheels are off im going to invetigate what all the fuss is about the rear disc changing as mine need it...

You dont have to take the rear wheels off to change the rear suspention.

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

You could even drive without them if you wanted!

Site Subscriber Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 2929

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You could even drive without them if you wanted!

I wouldn't go that far Shocked

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

You can, ask chris.

Its very bouncy but its fine

Site Subscriber Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 2929

I'll take your word for it mate, although "I" wouldn't go so far as to do it myself.

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

You should, its fun Very Happy

Site Subscriber Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 2929

ok next time your near mine in the turbo we'll take off the rear shocks and go fo a spin. Wink

Now that should be fun Razz

Level 7 User Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 182

Neal wrote:

it is a straight swap, as long as your new discs have the bearings pressed in them.

If you purchase the discs and bearings separately do you need any special tools to press them in? Can the old bearings not be re-used? Anyone know a company who supplies rear discs with the bearings alreay in, and a cost? Does ABS make a difference?

Cheers in advance Very Happy