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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: LaserLance on 20 February 2009, 22:04:12

Title: Front shocks
Post by: LaserLance on 20 February 2009, 22:04:12

Is there a" how too fit" on site on replacing front shocks and anyone got idea what the price of replacements are going to be :question

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: Seth on 20 February 2009, 22:07:57

Just changed mine - fitted Boge at £108 the pair plus VAT.
Have used these on several cars with no probs.

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: Loch View on 20 February 2009, 22:14:56

I think he's more after a 'how to' :)

It's  really self explanatory when you get the old one out. One bolt at the top and 2 bolts at the hub...can't go wrong  :y

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: Loch View on 20 February 2009, 22:16:26

however the bolts/nuts at the hub can bet very tigh. Heat. is your friend

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: feeutfo on 20 February 2009, 23:40:15

i'm under the impression the two bottom bolts also set camber? Is this correct?

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: Seth on 20 February 2009, 23:52:44

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i'm under the impression the two bottom bolts also set camber? Is this correct?

Yes, the upper, (only), of the two holes is elongated, and the lower acts as a pivot point.

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: feeutfo on 21 February 2009, 00:24:11

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i'm under the impression the two bottom bolts also set camber? Is this correct?

Yes, the upper, (only), of the two holes is elongated, and the lower acts as a pivot point.

So a set up recommended then? Unless confident with a spirit level of course...

Title: Re: Front shocks
Post by: Seth on 21 February 2009, 00:30:53

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i'm under the impression the two bottom bolts also set camber? Is this correct?

Yes, the upper, (only), of the two holes is elongated, and the lower acts as a pivot point.

So a set up recommended then? Unless confident with a spirit level of course...

Set-up is advisable, though I was pretty damn close (watching chaps checking) with my spirit level. 'Bunged' the chaps a tenner as the boss was on usual extended lunch-break.
Needless to say, they get all my set-ups (for cash of course!)