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Where to buy springs and dampers
Hi all. This is my first post on here so ill thank you all for your replies in advance. I started building my roadster about two months ago and have finished the chassis and suspension arms.
I'm now looking for some springs and dampers so I can put the suspension together. My problem is I don't know what makes are good and where to get them from. So if you could help I would be very grateful. Cheers Nick |
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Hi and welcome on the forum.
You can get Gaz Shocks dampers and springs http://www.gazshocks.com/ and you can purchase them from Rally Design http://www.rallydesign.com/, they have good prices. You also can buy Protech http://www.protechshocks.co.uk/, which, according to Spud69 on this forum (ex-Staurn) are very good and the guy at Protech is very helpful. Read this post: http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=8516 Personally, I bought Gaz Shocks (RD part number : G140/095B12-2 (4x = dampers) + RD1193/8 (2x = Front springs) + RD1189/9 (2x = rear springs) Be aware that the shock absorber dimensions in the book are not completely right. You'll need 14'' open and 9'' closed for front and rear (or 13'' open with a 1'' extension, Gaz Shocks have 14'' open and 9.5'' closed). Springs should be 8'' (350 lbs) in the front and 9'' (250 lbs) in the rear (with a Pinto it is OK, but it might depend on your engine) You can read this thread, (almost) all answers are in it: http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showt...hlight=dampers Hope this will help
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welcome Nick.....I think Sylvain (above) has just about covered it
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Thanks for the warm welcome sylvain. And cheers for the response from Kev and alga. I have looked on the rally design website and I can't find the correct product for the part number you gave me sylvain for the shock?
It might just be me being stupid. Ha ha. I haven't spoke to anyone at protec yet but this is on my list to do for this week. Just out of interest what springs and shocks did both Kev and alga go for? I only ask because I want to make the right decision as this is such a vital part of the build. Thanks again for anymore responses. Cheers Nick |
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I went for the Protechs with 350lbs up front and 250lbs on the rear.....I was lucky I got in one of the group buys when 3ge were still trading, it is a very effective way to achieve discounts on bulk purchases.
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Just got my Gaz shocks from Dampertech - great price and quick delivery.
Last edited by gtipping : 20th October 2012 at 08:08 AM. |
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Comments please, What apart from fitting a bracket is stopping you fitting the shock more or less vertical on the top arm,it would mean a shorter shock and better angle of operation.
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Second that....
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the info you need is all in the links above |
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