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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: big mel on 25 October 2011, 17:58:43

Title: rear shocks on 2ltr mig 2000
Post by: big mel on 25 October 2011, 17:58:43

Hi all. I am thinking of having my r/shocks changed the car has done 108.000mls.When i had a puncture fixed i noticed rusty coloured marks from the top but as far as i can see there is no oil leakage. Can someone on the forum recomend a good replacement. thanks in advance. big mel.

Title: Re: rear shocks on 2ltr mig 2000
Post by: TheBoy on 25 October 2011, 19:33:12

If you have access to 'trade club', GM ones from dealer are around £40 + VAT each.  Bilstein B4 are also a good replacement, definately stiffer IME, are slightly more (£120ish delivered, with VAT)

Title: Re: rear shocks on 2ltr mig 2000
Post by: big mel on 26 October 2011, 17:07:10

Thanks. TB  I have'nt got a trade card so i might have pay full price. I don't trust motor facters even though i have a mate who owns one.  big mel.

Title: Re: rear shocks on 2ltr mig 2000
Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2011, 17:56:55

Quote from: big mel on 26 October 2011, 17:07:10

Thanks. TB  I have'nt got a trade card so i might have pay full price. I don't trust motor facters even though i have a mate who owns one.  big mel.

Trade Club access is £20 a year via Autobahnstormers.  Well worth the cost.

Title: Re: rear shocks on 2ltr mig 2000
Post by: big mel on 27 October 2011, 17:04:43

Thanks TB. Will give it a go. big mel.