oil or gas..... front shocks

[mac11irl]

Morning.

Looking at new front shockks for the runt, feeling like a boat and rather easy to bounce alot when pushing down on the wings.

So, a reg number search shows up both a gas filled twin tube for standard chassis and an oil pressure strut but doesnt spec chassis. Theres a 3rd option for sports chassis but ibviously i aint got that nor do i want it given the crap i drive it through..

so, difference??

[mac11irl]

Managed some how to find and clean up a 12yr old pt number sticker in front shock...

1J0413031T

so ita gas filled.

Side order, any one used Vemo temp sensor? Priced not far off dealers oem, and its almost half price..

[IulianE]

I have oil on fronts and gas on rear,from factory.Put new Sachs all round,oe specs,front are nice and firm,rears are a bit soft  :wonder:

[mac11irl]

Well i ordered the gas ones, as thats what appears to be on it at the minute, just gone quite spongy, and steering a bit washy.

Gone for Optimals - on offer with free delivery, have them in the back from last summer and are grand.

not pumping big money into the car now, as its getting old and nearing 200k. Thats nit a big issue for the old girl, but combining that with the crappy roads and laneways i drive to get into my project sites (temp roads through farm land..) poor girl is going to be suffering this yr..

[IulianE]

Optimal are poor quality...