Poida Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hey there all, I'm currently living in Japan and have just bought a set of coilovers for my car. They are Tanabe (Sustec 5s) and I would like to send them to Australia. However, I called the post office and they said anything containing Gas cannot be sent. Full Stop. Is this true? And if so, how does everyone send their stuff over? Also, I'll be going back to Australia later this year. Can i take the shocks apart, send the springs etc via mail and then put the shocks into my baggage? Thanks for your help Peter Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/277782-sending-suspension-in-the-mail-from-japan/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2LV8ETR Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 The problem with air freight is that the cargo compartment is not pressurised so when the aircraft reaches cruising altitude, anything containing pressure expands and as such, pressure vessels can explode. If you have the sender bleed the nitrogen out of the shocks and remove the Schrader valves, there wont be an issue. When they arrive here, just get a suspension shop to replace the valves and refill the nitrogen to your desired pressure setting. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/277782-sending-suspension-in-the-mail-from-japan/#findComment-4696594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our12 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi. Package them up describe them as suspension parts and get them sent by sea. Have bought lots of suspension sets in the past with no problems. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/277782-sending-suspension-in-the-mail-from-japan/#findComment-4697351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ryan_ Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 sea freight. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/277782-sending-suspension-in-the-mail-from-japan/#findComment-4699139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poida Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks guys.. Will pop it in the post via sea mail tomorrow! Can't wait! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/277782-sending-suspension-in-the-mail-from-japan/#findComment-4699704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 how come hair spray doesnt explode? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/277782-sending-suspension-in-the-mail-from-japan/#findComment-4700190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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