Replacing one rear shock R33

[benl1981]

What do you guys think of replacing just one rear shock on an R33?

I have one side that is really soft and the other one seems ok. The fronts are good.

Just spent quite a bit of money getting it on the road,. Insurance etc. Was wondering if anyone has replaced just one shock with some success.

I realise you should do 2 at once

I was only going to get KYB as I dn't plan to have an ultimate handling car. It just bounces around a bit at the back at present and doesn't feel very stable. Is this normal for a worn shock/s.

Hopefully the springs are still ok.

[leech_]

do em both at once you will probably have to do the other one soon anyways

[JAS-25T]

that and it will feel unbalanced with one shock old and one new,

its worth doing both

otherwise you might find the lsd opening up every now and then

[Sydneykid]

You already know that you have to replace both, you don't really need us to tell you that.

[benl1981]

heeheee. Yeah I guess so. Really just wanted to save money - it seems to be flying out of the wallet at the moment.

I just wonder if it will feel more stable on the road with the new shocks.. At the moment if you go over undulations with a bit of throttle it hops around a bit and wheelspins kind of.

[sewid]

it will be a totally new car with new shocks. you will wish you had done it sooner.

[benl1981]

Yeah - ive fitted new shocks to a few cars and does make a huge difference. The springs should still be ok right (maybe lost a little spring rate)? 11 year old car. Probably only the shocks that will need doing?

BTW anyone know a place in Syd to get KYB rear shocks for R33 for less than $135 each