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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 20:24:21

Title: self level shocks
Post by: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 20:24:21

could do with replacing, may consider gas ones because of price and availability but which gas ones would be best,but will stillshop around for original ones.

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: Andy B on 11 June 2012, 21:08:19

Quote from: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 20:24:21

...... but will stillshop around for original ones.

Shouldn't take too long .......  ;) They're OE only, and about £150 for the pair on Trade Club  :y :y :y

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 21:25:11

Andy could you give me more details of the trade club and where to purchase thanks.
Mel

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: Andy B on 11 June 2012, 21:29:48

Quote from: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 21:25:11

Andy could you give me more details of the trade club and where to purchase thanks.
Mel

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90491.0  :y :y

or phone/pm Andy C @ Drive, Bury St Edmonds  :y :y :y

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 21:49:53

Andy do have Andy C Number for contact.

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: Andy B on 11 June 2012, 21:53:52

Quote from: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 21:49:53

Andy do have Andy C Number for contact.

http://www.drivevauxhall.co.uk/Find-Us/Drive-Bury-St-Edmunds/182/DealershipDetails.aspx and ask for Andy Clears in the parts dept .................. that's if he doesn't see this post first.  :y :y :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1488

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: mhwest on 11 June 2012, 22:03:52

Thanks Andy B will try that number to-morrow .

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: feeutfo on 11 June 2012, 22:24:17

If swapping self levelling shocks for normal ones. You really need to swap the springs to normal ones as well. The rear self levelling shocks and springs are designed to work together. The springs can't cope with put the air shocks to support them. SL springs are very soft.
Kyb are a good option for springs if that helps shopping.

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: jonny2112 on 12 June 2012, 00:38:17

I guess it boils down to personal preference really  :-\
Replacing the SL shocks seems straightforward ish, and is a standalone job. If you decide to go down the aftermarket or standard shock route, whilst they are much cheaper, you also need to change the springs which then affects the cost. There are a few different combinations out there, so it becomes a matter of choice and finances.
It's a job I'm going to have to make a decision on in the next few months too  :-X

Title: Re: self level shocks
Post by: mhwest on 12 June 2012, 11:51:49

Looking at shocks noted that left rear spring was broken off at the base when removed top and bottom of coil was 10.5mm thick and the right hand side was 15.5mm thick, replaced with new springs noted that both were 15.5mm thick top and bottom so understand reason of broken one but not known which was original one,  been given a quote for used self level shocks said were in good condition that is the chance you take with a dealer I suppose all options still open at the moment.