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simon1291 Padawan

Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 51 Location: bedfordshire
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:11 am Post subject: Spax rear shocks |
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Another question. Has anyone fitted spax adjustable shocks from another car manufacturer? Mk1 escort rears or jag e-type or old mini??
Seem to go for less money on fleabay? And I'm looking to stiffen the rear of my t2 77 bay.
Cheers in advance. _________________ autoinnovations-kempston.co.uk
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simon1291 Padawan

Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 51 Location: bedfordshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Brought some of eBay there for an mgb rear they fit a treat. there spax and adjustable soft to firm.
They extend to 41cm and collapse to 27cm eye holes are 12.5mm. Before you buy some measure the bolt holes without a shock fitted and on level ground to make sure there's enough movement in the shocks. The van is quite low but these worked for me and they only cost £50! _________________ autoinnovations-kempston.co.uk
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easy-does-it Jedi Guardian

Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 577 Location: cambridgeshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet, i asked back in may last year if anyone had tried anything else, and never got a response.
It's good to see you took the plunge, how are they out on the road? _________________ '76 bay going superfly TDI |
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simon1291 Padawan

Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 51 Location: bedfordshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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I've not ventured out yet, waiting for the ice to thaw, last i need is to prang it!
Ill go for a test next week and let you know. _________________ autoinnovations-kempston.co.uk
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easy-does-it Jedi Guardian

Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 577 Location: cambridgeshire
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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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So what's the verdict dude? _________________ '76 bay going superfly TDI |
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jp Darth Admin


Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 1984 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:37 am Post subject: |
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I bought some AVO adjustables for th back of mine and so far they've been pretty good...32 different stiffness setting which is a bit over kill but has really firmed the arse up which was bottoming out big time with standard shocks.
Got them from here
Part Number AV-TB442
Look like these _________________ 1971 Devon Bay with 1800 Ford Turbo Diesel Engine (wip)
1983 VW Golf GTI Campaign
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easy-does-it Jedi Guardian

Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 577 Location: cambridgeshire
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers Jp, they've just been added to my shopping list .. _________________ '76 bay going superfly TDI |
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