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Hi Guys,

I had my R33 serviced the other day and was advised my shocks need replacing.

Rear shock is leaking oil. My skyline is a everyday car and I wanted to replace them with standard shocks. I just have a few questions.

* What’s a good brand to get?

* Can i install them myself? or i need clams and better off giving it to the mechanic to do because a few things can go wrong?

* Will the height of the car drop if I change my shocks?

Any feed back would be great!!!!

Cheers :)

Babylon

Hi Guys,

I had my R33 serviced the other day and was advised my shocks need replacing.

Rear shock is leaking oil. My skyline is a everyday car and I wanted to replace them with standard shocks. I just have a few questions.

* What’s a good brand to get?

* Can i install them myself? or i need clams and better off giving it to the mechanic to do because a few things can go wrong?

* Will the height of the car drop if I change my shocks?

Any feed back would be great!!!!

Cheers  :D

Babylon

There is a Group Buy open at the moment, I think it answer most of your questions. The link follows;

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85467

If you have any further questions, please just PM me or post it up here if you want.

:) cheers :

Depending on the cost, I'd look at a better aftermarket shock instead. Aftermarket doesn't necessarily have to mean insanely stiff.

You could source a set of Koni Red non-adjustable sports shocks, and if you can afford it maybe a set of comfort shocks (like Eibach progressive rate springs) to go with them.

If you have a look at the Euro cars, most of them are set up to handle quite well without a back breaking ride. It's not going to challenge a Jap coilover equipped car on the track, but I'm quite fond of the regular BMW 3 Series' suspension setup for street use. It goes where you point it approximately when you point it, unlike your average Camry / Magna / Falcodore, but it absorbs bumps almost as well as they do.

coolies

im thinking of getting pedders

if i replace the rear shocks will i have to replace the fronts?

and would i also have to replace the springs as well?

Sydney Kid - i read that forum i cant make out how much it is for a set of those shocks just for the rear?

Edited by Babylon
1. Sydney Kid - i read that forum i cant make out how much it is for a set of those shocks just for the rear?

1. Bilsteins are $486 for the pair delivered as per the Group Buy. Front and rear are the same price, so $972 for all 4 delivered.

2. im thinking of getting pedders

2. Ouch, not a good idea, cheap and nasty (very nasty).

3. if i replace the rear shocks will i have to replace the fronts?

4. and would i also have to replace the springs as well?

3. Nope, but it would be a good idea to maintain the balance. Old, worn, standard shocks are not really comparable to aftermarket, brand new, sports shocks.

4. Definitely not, the Bilsteins will work very well with the standard springs. You can even lower it a bit using the extra circlip groves.

;) cheers :P

is there any workshops in western subs to install those shocks?

Recommended fitters are in the Group Buy thread.

Heasmans Sydenham NSW

East Coat Suspension Kirrawee NSW

St George Steering Punchbowl NSW

Centeline Thomastown Vic

Traction Tyre & Suspension Rowville Vic

Discount Tyres Service Belconnen Act

:P Cheers:)

  • 2 weeks later...

what do the pedders ones cost

you can get fixed Koni ones for about $200 each or adjustable like me for about $300 each. mine is an everyday driver and i have tham set to full stiffness and you do get used to them. or just have them soft for day to day and stiff if you wana hit the track or just go out for a cain

what do the pedders ones cost

you can get fixed Koni ones for about $200 each or adjustable like me for about $300 each. mine is an everyday driver and i have tham set to full stiffness and you do get used to them. or just have them soft for day to day and stiff if you wana hit the track or just go out for a cain

i ended up gettting some a pair of standard shocks

some jap brand forgotten the brand name

i think it starts with J

$215 for the pair

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