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Ronin 09 Grand Master

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I bought some second hand coilovers, and just installed them.

One of the rears is noisy (play in the up-down axis of the shock shaft into the shock body) and clunks (not happy)...

So, I need to get this one rebuilt - who can suggest where and how much?

I remember reading about some place in QLD at around 60 bucks, but can't find the thread using search...

Pls help, have a track day sunday 24th oct, so would like to get it done before then

Cheers :D

boj01 Experienced

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Marcus,

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THE SHOCK ABSORBER RECONDITIONERS

Unit 1/ 18 Aranda St Slacks Creek 4127 (07) 3808 2455

They have recently changed hands to new owners, but their good service should still be the same. I don't think it is as cheap as $60, I think its more like $130 per shock (but thats for a complete rebuild and being resleeved) for the bill I got.

Ronin 09 Grand Master

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Thanks Chris :D hope they can do it... and hold that motor for me :(

I should really change my sig bah can't be bothered

Are there some shocks that can't be rebuilt? hope these aren't that kind

Sydneykid Grand Master

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I bought some second hand coilovers, and just installed them.

One of the rears is noisy (play in the up-down axis of the shock shaft into the shock body) and clunks (not happy)...

So, I need to get this one rebuilt - who can suggest where and how much?

I remember reading about some place in QLD at around 60 bucks, but can't find the thread using search...

Pls help, have a track day sunday 24th oct, so would like to get it done before then

Cheers :D

Always rebuild shocks in pairs, it is not good to have a new one in one side and an old one in the other.:cheers:

Ronin 09 Grand Master

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Always rebuild shocks in pairs, it is not good to have a new one in one side and an old one in the other.:cheers:

Thanks for that Sydneykid... in your experience, can most jap specs shockers be rebuilt?

Sydneykid Grand Master

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Thanks for that Sydneykid... in your experience, can most jap specs shockers be rebuilt?

Some can, some can't, it is easy to check though. On the top of the shock body there is a cap (the shaft goes through it) that has to be removed if they are serviceable. If the cap has a hex head, or slots, or holes so it can be turned, then they are serviceable. If it has no way of turning it then it is not serviceable.

Hope that is of some help:cheers:

Ronin 09 Grand Master

Ronin 09

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They're on the car now, but I remember that there are four holes in the top of the shock body (the end where where the shaft comes out) but can't remember if there are hex bolts down there...

by the sound of what you've said, that whole cap can be pulled off and serviced.

Thanks for your help, will keep you posted. Hopefully the shockreco place can turn them over by friday

:cheers:

Ronin 09 Grand Master

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OK, so the run down is thus:

*Speak to Peter @ Shockreco Monday. Tells me that he should be able to turn them around inside of a day, as long as they don't need parts etc.

*Monday night, pull out rear coilovers.

*Tuesday lunchtime, despatch via 'Pack Send' guaranteed next day 9AM delivery.

*Wednesday 8.01AM package arrives at Shockreco.

*Wednesday arvo - talk to Peter, tells me one shaft is knastered. Will need a whole new insert. Trying to source an adjustable (Koni) or non-adjustable Boge.

*Wednesday 4:50 - marcus gives up getting shock back by Friday for weekend track day. Peter calls, tells me he can get the Koni adjustables first thing Thurs morning. Will need some machining work to fit to the shock body, but he is confident that he will have both shocks done ready to go out by lunchtime Thursday... $290ea fitted, but in essence i get a set of new koni adjustable coilovers :)

We wait...

So far, nothing but excellent service. Peter has spent alot of time and effort to turn my shocks around so quickly. Update tomorrow.

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Update:

Done this morning, sent out at lunch time. Will be back in my mitts COB tomorrow :D

highly recommend their express service / efforts to source new inserts and put my shocks back together so quickly. Should be official SAU shock rebuilders

Cheers to the Shockabsorber Reconditioners!!

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Ronin 09 Grand Master

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Just got the front set done too- here is a pic...

Need a second set of tender springs for my rears - King Springs part number K60S (ID 60mm) anyone know who can order me some in Melbourne?

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