Rear shocks

[Towny]

I've had an advisory on the mot about the rear shocks. Can anyone recommend some decent shocks? I tend to have a bit of weight in the back carrying plumbing tools and other bits about. Thanks

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[sepulchrave]

Get a pair of Bilstein B4's off the bay, they're cheap and better than original, they are also incredibly easy to replace.

[TMB]

Get new bump stops for them too. They always fall to bits.

[Towny]

Get new bump stops for them too. They always fall to bits.

Do you not think they not come with the shockers? No worries if not, ill just get some as well. They arent urgent, just advisory.

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[Towny]

Get a pair of Bilstein B4's off the bay, they're cheap and better than original, they are also incredibly easy to replace.

They seem decent enough. God there's some cheap **** on when you just search rear shocks!

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[TMB]

Do you not think they not come with the shockers? No worries if not, ill just get some as well. They arent urgent, just advisory.

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Unfortunately they don't. I fitted new shockers to mine last year and there were no bump stops with them.

[Alexandru]

I've went with KYB Excel-G front and rear. As said before, bump stoppers must be purchased as well. 

[kellaway86]

£79 for a pair of genuine from TPS. Cheaper and much better than eurocarparts thats for sure. As everyone else is saying new bumpstops as well.

[rum4mo]

£79 for a pair of genuine from TPS. Cheaper and much better than eurocarparts thats for sure. As everyone else is saying new bumpstops as well.

 

Probably time to make the usual comment:- TPS usually tell DIYers to "bog off tight wads" - lucky you if you can buy from them if you are not trade.

[kellaway86]

Probably time to make the usual comment:- TPS usually tell DIYers to "bog off tight wads" - lucky you if you can buy from them if you are not trade.

I use TPS at Stockton, great bunch of guys and gals. Always got plenty of time for walk in's and very helpful and knowledgeable Will even order stuff in over the phone. I'm not trade but the invoice is made out to Trade Counter Sales.

[rum4mo]

I use TPS at Stockton, great bunch of guys and gals. Always got plenty of time for walk in's and very helpful and knowledgeable Will even order stuff in over the phone. I'm not trade but the invoice is made out to Trade Counter Sales.

 

I can only say that I'm jealous, I've got a VW, Audi and SEAT to look after so using them would save faffing about!

[Towny]

I've went with KYB Excel-G front and rear. As said before, bump stoppers must be purchased as well.

Do you mean some like this?

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351423018505

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[sepulchrave]

Do you mean some like this?

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351423018505

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Those won't fit your car.

[Towny]

Those won't fit your car.

Looks, i pasted the wrong item. It was meant to be this one.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351423052165

Are they better than the bilsein ones? Whats peoples opinions/knowledge on these?

Those won't fit your car.

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[sepulchrave]

KYB, used to be known as Kayaba, make decent quality shocks and forks for motorcycles, probably as good or better than Bilstein B4 at that price point, fronts are a lot more expensive so if you're buying a full set I'd still get Billys.

I have B4's on my 1.4 with Eibach springs and they're frankly excellent value, I have B6's on my 2.0 also with Eibach springs and they're fantastic but a lot more money.

[kellaway86]

Genuine Skoda OEM is £39 per side. Why bother with aftermarket when its only a couple of quid difference!

[Alexandru]

KYB, used to be known as Kayaba, make decent quality shocks and forks for motorcycles, probably as good or better than Bilstein B4 at that price point, fronts are a lot more expensive so if you're buying a full set I'd still get Billys.

I have B4's on my 1.4 with Eibach springs and they're frankly excellent value, I have B6's on my 2.0 also with Eibach springs and they're fantastic but a lot more money.

IIRC, KYB are OEM replacements. Last year, on 13th of October I paid £165 for a full set (front and rear) of KYB Excel G. I don't find them that expensive. 

 

 

Genuine Skoda OEM is £39 per side. Why bother with aftermarket when its only a couple of quid difference!

 

Aren't those made by Sachs ? 

Edited 5 July, 2016 by Alexandru

[Towny]

I think I'll go with the KYB's. I'll get myself some after next payday. Thanks for all your help guys, it's much appreciated. [emoji1303]

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[kellaway86]

Aren't those made by Sachs ?

Nope covered in VW Audi logo's Exactly the same as what came off the car.

IMG_6368.jpg by Daniel Kellaway, on Flickr

Edited 6 July, 2016 by kellaway86

[coskev]

Nope covered in VW Audi logo's Exactly the same as what came off the car.IMG_6368.jpg by Daniel Kellaway, on Flickr

Yeah but VAG wont be the manufacturer,they are just labeled /packaged as VAG

[rum4mo]

Yeah but VAG wont be the manufacturer,they are just labeled /packaged as VAG

 

ie Sachs - and their name will be on them as well as VAG

 

Edit:- maybe these ones are not Sachs!

Edited 6 July, 2016 by rum4mo

[indars]

 

IIRC, KYB are OEM replacements. Last year, on 13th of October I paid £165 for a full set (front and rear) of KYB Excel G. I don't find them that expensive. 

 

 

 

Aren't those made by Sachs ? 

 

 

My furby still have all original shocks- 213k km / 9 years- still quite ok. OEM were made by Monroe.

Edited 7 July, 2016 by indars

[indars]

I've went with KYB Excel-G front and rear. As said before, bump stoppers must be purchased as well. 

 

True.

But OEM rear bump stops are real crap; mine lasted 2 years / 64k km- and then they dissolved and protecting cap fell-off.

Both were replaced under warranty.

After exactly 2 years- the same story; but then car was out of warranty and I installed couple of Boge/Sachs bump stops with prot.caps.

Works perfect for more than 4 years already- but rubber isn't much harder than OEM rubber. The same yellow/pink colour...

[rum4mo]

My furby still have all original shocks- 213k km / 9 years- still quite ok. OEM were made by Boge.

 

Boge and Sachs are both ZF brands names probably for the same product!

 

Edit:- bump stops, now that is strange material that VAG use, starts off white if it has been kept out of daylight, then changes quickly to a horrible colour, gets cut through by virtue of how the pipe cover fits to it and because it is full of air bubbles then eventually falls apart!

Edited 7 July, 2016 by rum4mo

[indars]

Boge and Sachs are both ZF brands names probably for the same product!

 

Edit:- bump stops, now that is strange material that VAG use, starts off white if it has been kept out of daylight, then changes quickly to a horrible colour, gets cut through by virtue of how the pipe cover fits to it and because it is full of air bubbles then eventually falls apart!

 

Stupid me... shocks are Monroe, not Boge! :-) sorry, guys...

But about OEM bumps stops- 110% true- they're $hit.