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Title: Rear shockers
Post by: Entwood on 28 September 2010, 21:32:59
Asked by a guy at work (yup I'm back in employment again as of yesterday  :y :y  ) who owns a 2000 2.5 CD Estate .. he tows a lot with it and the rear shocks are shot, and being a CD does not have self levellers. He wishes to fit "air adjustables" as he had them on a Carlton years back - the sort that you connect an airline to a valve in the boot to inflate/deflate.

AFAIK only Monroe or Koni make such weapons ... anyone know different ? or can recommend size/type/make ??

Many thanks .. :)
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: 2woody on 28 September 2010, 21:35:27
or GM of course.

is it not possible just to load the pikey van a bit better ?
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: addy on 28 September 2010, 23:01:49
have a look at these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARLTON-OMEGA-ESTATE-86-94-AIR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-KIT-NEW-/270312759623?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3eefe56147

got some to put on my saloon once it goes through a MOT.
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 September 2010, 15:44:03
There are some Monroes on Ebay - just get them.

(whoops saloon ones)

Should be some estate ones though

They work brilliantly
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: addy on 29 September 2010, 17:46:00
I got the saloon version for my saloon, but will be getting the estate ones to go on my estate.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/THE-MOTORIST-WAREHOUSE-CAR-PARTS/_i.html?_nkw=omega+air+shock&submit=Search&_sid=31735786
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: skyblue on 29 September 2010, 18:29:10
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There are some Monroes on Ebay - just get them.

(whoops saloon ones)

Should be some estate ones though

They work brilliantly
Martin, do you have to take your J/Wheel off while you are towing or is it because I tow a twin axle van  (Plus the car isnt fitted with these shocks either )that it sits so low when attached to the car ???
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Shackeng on 29 September 2010, 18:53:10
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Asked by a guy at work (yup I'm back in employment again as of yesterday  :y :y  ) who owns a 2000 2.5 CD Estate .. he tows a lot with it and the rear shocks are shot, and being a CD does not have self levellers. He wishes to fit "air adjustables" as he had them on a Carlton years back - the sort that you connect an airline to a valve in the boot to inflate/deflate.

AFAIK only Monroe or Koni make such weapons ... anyone know different ? or can recommend size/type/make ??

Many thanks .. :)

Was that you stacking shelves in Tesco I spoke to this afternoon? ::)
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Entwood on 29 September 2010, 19:46:48
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Asked by a guy at work (yup I'm back in employment again as of yesterday  :y :y  ) who owns a 2000 2.5 CD Estate .. he tows a lot with it and the rear shocks are shot, and being a CD does not have self levellers. He wishes to fit "air adjustables" as he had them on a Carlton years back - the sort that you connect an airline to a valve in the boot to inflate/deflate.

AFAIK only Monroe or Koni make such weapons ... anyone know different ? or can recommend size/type/make ??

Many thanks .. :)

Was that you stacking shelves in Tesco I spoke to this afternoon? ::)


Nope sorry, but if you end up in front of a Judge you might see me walking around in a black cape ...  :)
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: geoffr70 on 29 September 2010, 19:49:14
I've got monroes on mine, no probs
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Entwood on 29 September 2010, 19:57:02
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I've got monroes on mine, no probs

Thanks for that .. do you have a part number or "name" ???
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: geoffr70 on 29 September 2010, 20:10:45
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I've got monroes on mine, no probs

Thanks for that .. do you have a part number or "name" ???

two tics, I'll go and have a look
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: geoffr70 on 29 September 2010, 20:18:51
The shocks came with a pressure gauge and valve so you can inflate them manually. I kept the box and the paper work. I can't find a part number, but the only obvious thing I can find is this number 19.04.01.94, don't know how relevant this is though.
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Seth on 29 September 2010, 20:50:52
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I've got monroes on mine, no probs

Thanks for that .. do you have a part number or "name" ???

They're called 'Monroe Ride Levellers' Nige - fitted 'em on my TD Estate. :y

Here they are:  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OMEGA-ESTATE-16V-V6-DTI-TDI-AIR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-KIT-/220323955284?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item334c54c254#ht_1179wt_885

I've also fitted Grayston Spring Assisters to both rear coils too. :y


Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Entwood on 29 September 2010, 21:47:24
Many thanks .. info printed off and will be taken to work on Monday ( I only work Mon, Tue, Wed ...... can't be doing too much at my age .. :)  )
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 September 2010, 23:28:09
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There are some Monroes on Ebay - just get them.

(whoops saloon ones)

Should be some estate ones though

They work brilliantly
Martin, do you have to take your J/Wheel off while you are towing or is it because I tow a twin axle van  (Plus the car isnt fitted with these shocks either )that it sits so low when attached to the car ???


No - only to get out of my parking space rest of time is fine, air shocks are brilliant
Title: Re: Rear shockers
Post by: skyblue on 30 September 2010, 11:26:59
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There are some Monroes on Ebay - just get them.

(whoops saloon ones)

Should be some estate ones though

They work brilliantly
Martin, do you have to take your J/Wheel off while you are towing or is it because I tow a twin axle van  (Plus the car isnt fitted with these shocks either )that it sits so low when attached to the car ???


No - only to get out of my parking space rest of time is fine, air shocks are brilliant
Thanks for that.....looks like Im about to start saving some cash for a pair of these then ;) :y