DBR Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Hi all, my front shock is leeking and was just wondering if this is something that needs to be changed asap or can it go on hold for a while...... i want to spend cash elsewere on the car for now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBR Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 ??? any ideas one people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 If it was mine I would get it replaced ASAP. Actually I would personally replace all 4 dampers for new Bilsteins, so you have even damping on each corner. or you could buy the set of shiney HKS Hypermax II's I have for sale [thread=38140]HERE[/thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi all, my front shock is leeking and was just wondering if this is something that needs to be changed asap or can it go on hold for a while...... i want to spend cash elsewere on the car for now!! Get it changed now !!. Faulty / damaged suspension on ANY car should be sorted ASAP, a leaking shock will effect ride quality, handling / stability and braking too. If I remember rightly when I needed a new front shock a few years back it was only about £80, surely for that kind of money it's really not worth leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBR Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 cheers for the help guys, ill get them changed.... do i really need to change all four or is front two ok? (whats the potential problems)........ im planning on getting toyota ones again..... anybody got any other ideas apart from previously mentioned by nic (which i am looking into) cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Replacing the 2 front ones is better than just replacing 1. If you are replacing them I would fit the Bilstein dampers, these were a performance option on some Supras and standard on the later models. These are the part numbers for the Bilstein dampers: RH Front Damper - 48510-09016 LH Front Damper - 48520-09016 RH Rear Damper - 48530-09016 LH Rear Damper - 48540-09016 I can get Bilstein a lot cheaper here than they are available in the UK, but the delivery time is 5-8 weeks, so you're probably better to get them there if you need them ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinelm Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 What sort of money are we talking Nic, I'm planning to do my rears at some point, but might consider re-doing the whole set with the uprated shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Get it changed now !!. Faulty / damaged suspension on ANY car should be sorted ASAP, a leaking shock will effect ride quality, handling / stability and braking too. If I remember rightly when I needed a new front shock a few years back it was only about £80, surely for that kind of money it's really not worth leaving. my rears were £69 + vat each (including 10% 'just ask' discount). I believe fronts are ~£270 each So somebody on here said, once, anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Do you need to change springs with these? Are the an upgrade over standard UK setup, as i am looking for an upgrade without ruining the ride quality? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Do you need to change springs with these? Are the an upgrade over standard UK setup, as i am looking for an upgrade without ruining the ride quality? Dave Are you talking about the HKS Hypermax II's that Nic's selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Are you talking about the HKS Hypermax II's that Nic's selling? Sorry. No was refering to the Bilstein dampers as listed. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Do you need to change springs with these? Are the an upgrade over standard UK setup, as i am looking for an upgrade without ruining the ride quality? Dave You shouldn't need to change the springs, the Bilstein dampers were a performance upgrade option on the earlier J-spec models and came as standard on the later models. I'm not sure what dampers were fitted to the UK spec, someone else may know? You have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 What sort of money are we talking Nic, I'm planning to do my rears at some point, but might consider re-doing the whole set with the uprated shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Can you let me know too how much the yellow Bilstein's are Nic. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 There was a weblink here a few weeks ago, full set of KYB shocks £200, not too bad methinks. Granted, not as posh as billies, but an acceptable stock replacement perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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