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Title: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: mickyboy123 on 25 April 2015, 08:44:14
Hi chaps,

just got 2 x rear shock fitting kits, was told by vx that they are the only place you can get them.

Was just wondering if the vx part no is in the help section for these or weather it would be helpfull to add  :y
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 April 2015, 10:05:55
Yep. Stick a post in test zone and Jimbob can move it. :y
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: Steve B on 25 April 2015, 10:37:18
Yep. Stick a post in test zone and Jimbob can move it. :y
I take it...Its saturday night in your world and your pissed up.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 April 2015, 11:46:44
What's in the rear shock fitting kit? I've always re-used the bottom bolts and rubber spacers and metal cups?.
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2015, 14:32:52
The lower rubber that sits between the washer on the shock rod and the body contains a plastic collar (integral to the moulding) which wears, causing clonks and knocks. Also it is not uncommon for the top mount lower washer and metal bush to corrode onto the shock rod, making them unusable. I have also had a couple of top nuts shear off rather than undo.

The kit contains:

1 x lower bolt
1 x lower bolt washer/cup
2 x upper washers
1 x top mount lower rubber
1 x top mount upper rubber
1 x metal bush insert
1 x lock nut

The kits are essentially the same saloon/estate but the metal insert bush is a different lenght iirc. Certainly the estate kit is a different part number. Estate kit is apparently no longer available but the components are all available from GM.

Aftermarket options are limited to the upper rubber bush.

Hth :y
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 April 2015, 18:50:23
Yep. Stick a post in test zone and Jimbob can move it. :y
I take it...Its saturday night in your world and your pissed up.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yes see what you mean. ;D I thought op was offering the numbers for future reference. Bollards, never mind. Ignore me. Carry on nothing to see here. ;D
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: biggriffin on 25 April 2015, 19:24:02
The lower rubber that sits between the washer on the shock rod and the body contains a plastic collar (integral to the moulding) which wears, causing clonks and knocks. Also it is not uncommon for the top mount lower washer and metal bush to corrode onto the shock rod, making them unusable. I have also had a couple of top nuts shear off rather than undo.

The kit contains:

1 x lower bolt
1 x lower bolt washer/cup
2 x upper washers
1 x top mount lower rubber
1 x top mount upper rubber
1 x metal bush insert
1 x lock nut

The kits are essentially the same saloon/estate but the metal insert bush is a different lenght iirc. Certainly the estate kit is a different part number. Estate kit is apparently no longer available but the components are all available from GM.

Aftermarket options are limited to the upper rubber bush.

Hth :y

So for estate please attach a part number to each piece.many thanks an estate owner.
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2015, 19:43:44
Job for tomorrow, if I get chance ;)
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: LC0112G on 25 April 2015, 21:18:25
The lower rubber that sits between the washer on the shock rod and the body contains a plastic collar (integral to the moulding) which wears, causing clonks and knocks. Also it is not uncommon for the top mount lower washer and metal bush to corrode onto the shock rod, making them unusable. I have also had a couple of top nuts shear off rather than undo.

The kit (90487541) contains:

11090203 = 1 x lower bolt
90445395 = 1 x lower bolt washer/cup
90447244 = 2 x upper washers
90447245 = 1 x top mount lower rubber
90250288 = 1 x top mount upper rubber
90447246 = 1 x metal bush insert
11094313 = 1 x lock nut

The kits are essentially the same saloon/estate but the metal insert bush is a different lenght iirc. Certainly the estate kit is a different part number. Estate kit is apparently no longer available but the components are all available from GM.

Aftermarket options are limited to the upper rubber bush.

Hth :y

So for estate please attach a part number to each piece.many thanks an estate owner.

The estate kit (90487541) contains:

11090203 = 1 x lower bolt
90445395 = 1 x lower bolt washer/cup
90447244 = 2 x upper washers
90447245 = 1 x top mount lower rubber
90250288 = 1 x top mount upper rubber
90447246 = 1 x metal bush insert
11094313 = 1 x lock nut

Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2015, 22:11:25
Interesting...
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: steve6367 on 25 April 2015, 23:31:52
Is there a front shock fitting kit? (I'm building up to all 4!)
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: Nick W on 25 April 2015, 23:48:08
The top mount and bearing do that job.

About £27  a side for Lemforder parts.
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 April 2015, 23:50:11
Yep, as Nick says.... there are other parts, like the gaitor and bump stop etc, but they never need replacing ordinarily.
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: steve6367 on 26 April 2015, 09:59:32
Thank you  :y
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 April 2015, 13:19:42
Pics to follow, but...

Saloon fitting kit is #90487540

Estate is/was #90487541

 :y
Title: Re: rear shocks fitting kit
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 April 2015, 00:00:33
Pics to follow, but...

Saloon fitting kit is #90487540

Estate is/was #90487541

 :y
Pic, as promised...

Genuine Fitting Kits, (Estate above, Saloon below)...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20150426_132411_zpsntty7br9.jpg)

Note the differences in both bush length and lower rubber thickness :y

Clearly the Estate kit is used, but the differences are pretty clear :y