wilson4347 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I think that my nearside rear shock has gone, do i have to change both sides at the same time? If so would i be able to upgrade my rear shocks and springs for the time being and then change the front set when i can aford to? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 not sure about the springs mate, but would have thought you need to do the whole set or the car will sit badly on the road - also may need geo done too. When a rear shock went on mine I replaced both under advice. kept the OK one (only 20k on it) as a spare if needed in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 thanks, anymore advice would be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'd change the shocks as a pair and change the springs as a set. What are you thinking of changing to and whats on the car now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 there standard on the car at the moment, was thinking of going for the koni adjustables, what do people recommend? i was thinking of doing the dampers and then the springs when i can afford to thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 wilson4347 said: there standard on the car at the moment, was thinking of going for the koni adjustables, what do people recommend? i was thinking of doing the dampers and then the springs when i can afford to thanks Are you swapping the shocks yourself? if not, it will be cheaper to do both at the same time due to fitting costs and geo etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 wilson4347 said: would i be able to upgrade my rear shocks and springs for the time being and then change the front set when i can aford to? thanks That is quite probably a very bad idea from a handling/safety point of view Change all or none. (If you are replacing like for like, though, just change the pair, fronts or rears) -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 wilson4347 said: there standard on the car at the moment, was thinking of going for the koni adjustables, what do people recommend? i was thinking of doing the dampers and then the springs when i can afford to thanks The best solution i see is get a second hand shock with spring all built and replace the whole unit thats no good. Then save your £'s and do a complete change when you have the funds to buy, fit and geo etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'd change both rear shock's so they are matched, and keep the stock or the same springs on at the same time. Later save up for some new suspension or coilovers because if the rear just blew the fronts may not be far behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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