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Old 8th May 2012, 08:10 PM
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Default What shocks specifically sorry really need help with this.

OK I'm ordering Gaz shocks from rallydesign and there web ordering site is missing the section I need so I got a catalogue today.



Which has me completely confused. The image shows shocks without springs and three different types. So I assume you have to order springs separate, and do so on ebay. I then spot at the bottom about when ordering to spec spring. I do some checking and find that they come with bloody springs in the price. So am now trying to get money back for springs ordered.

Anyhow I know I want 14' - 9.5' shocks all round but which ones, bearing or bushed? I think I now understand I want bush meaning a bush in the top hole not a bearing but whats with the other image of the big shock, that one isn't even in the table below is it??

Anyway could someone please tell me if...

140/095 B12

is the correct one as I've already made one cockup and don't want to do so again!?

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Old 8th May 2012, 08:21 PM
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See what I mean! b'stards trying to confuse my easily confused mind.
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Old 8th May 2012, 08:33 PM
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Chris,

Dont order just yet, as the mx5 uses slighty different shock/spring legnth to the book spec, especially on the rear , but i cant remember off the top of my head, il double check and post it up as soon as i get to work in the morning
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Old 8th May 2012, 09:53 PM
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OK thanks Nathan. Not ordering till Thursday.
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Old 8th May 2012, 09:57 PM
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Try Damper Tech, thats where I got mine as they might be cheaper (worth a call).
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Old 9th May 2012, 07:02 AM
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It's more simple than you think relay
You pick the open/closed length then the style of eyelet needed then its up to you what body/spring dia you go for then pick spring dia, length, weight.

A std sierra based car only needs 14-9.5" bush ended shocks
You need to select springs to suit your build relay
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