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« on: May 02, 2009, 07:44:17 am » |
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Hi Guys, Changing over to my summer wheels, I realised why my car has been "shaky" on bumpy roads. I thought it was engine inbalance... stupid me. Look at this photo: ![](http://gallery.dinsen.net/d/12743-2/DSC_8857.JPG) That's shock absorber oil... So I need a set of new rear shocks, but I frankly was a bit shocked when I found the price for a standard set from Simon: 208,25€ A PIECE, so including shipping I'll be paying somewhere around 450 EUR! I know it's a safety thing and you shouldn't save on safety, but... (I'm not critising Simon, he's doing a good job - and currently advertises a SET of new rear springs on eBay for a little more than 50€ - that's very fair). Is there anyone here who knows where I can get a reasonably priced set? Thanks, Anders ![Cool](http://www.matrasport.dk/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif)
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1982 Talbot Matra Murena 2.2 prep 142 (under restoration) 2017 BMW i3 "Charged Professional" 94Ah 2024 VW id.buzz Pro
Used to own: 2001 Renault Matra Grand Espace "The Race" V6 24v 1997 Renault Matra Espace 2.0 8V 1987 Renault Matra Espace J11 2.2
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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2009, 08:58:51 pm » |
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Or just overhaul the shocks yourself! They are allready damaged, so nothing to loose! Undo the top lid/nut with an angle-grinder-disc-release-tool-with-the-two-notches. Pour out the oil (stroke the piston up/down) and measure the amount of oil. Renew the seal. (this is the tricky bit. Don't know where to get it, but i'm sure it is a standard industrial item) Fill the shocks with fresh 400cc 5w forkoil. Give it a bit of paint ![Cool](http://www.matrasport.dk/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) Some pictures here http://oscar.messageboard.nl/7101/viewtopic.php?t=770
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