Rear shock absorbers advice

[johnthomas99]

Morning Folks. 

I own a 2005 Fab Vrs and have an AP 25mm lowered suspension kit fitted. 

I have a leaking NSR shock and need to replace it but am having trouble locating a matched AP replacement that isn't a fortune to import. 

Can I fit a standard VRS shock ie will it be 'man' enough to handle sports suspension and if so any recommendations on make/type that won't break the bank? TIA 

[sepulchrave]

1 hour ago, johnthomas99 said:

Morning Folks. 

I own a 2005 Fab Vrs and have an AP 25mm lowered suspension kit fitted. 

I have a leaking NSR shock and need to replace it but am having trouble locating a matched AP replacement that isn't a fortune to import. 

Can I fit a standard VRS shock ie will it be 'man' enough to handle sports suspension and if so any recommendations on make/type that won't break the bank? TIA 

 

https://www.ap-sportsuspensions.com/shop/_/-/-/61A80057

 

Hardly excessively priced!

[johnthomas99]

Thanks for the reply but as a pair, add shipping and thats not that great. They don't appear to ship to the UK apparently!

Would normal VRS (Aftermarket) shocks cope with the uprated suspension?

[sepulchrave]

23 hours ago, johnthomas99 said:

Thanks for the reply but as a pair, add shipping and thats not that great. They don't appear to ship to the UK apparently!

Would normal VRS (Aftermarket) shocks cope with the uprated suspension?

 

Blimey, tighter than two coats of paint!

 

Ok, I agree that, because it's the rear, pretty much any uprated gas shocks should be alright, I've used KYB in the past with good results, they can often be found very cheaply on eBay.

[sepulchrave]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305304646141?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Kz6ruQlnQTe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=_BlMq7ebT3O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

A pair of these will be perfect for half the cost.

[Hamlet5]

One of mine was knackered when i got the car, i just ordered Bilsteins @ £110.00 each, https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/  two days delivery, change the bump stops at the same time £15.00 on ebay.

[johnthomas99]

On 23/01/2024 at 11:40, sepulchrave said:

 

Blimey, tighter than two coats of paint!

 

Ok, I agree that, because it's the rear, pretty much any uprated gas shocks should be alright, I've used KYB in the past with good results, they can often be found very cheaply on eBay.

🤣  Not sure what you mean!! I like to keep her rolling without spending too much. (Within reason) The KYB's  sound like a good option. Thanks. 😊

[johnthomas99]

On 23/01/2024 at 12:07, sepulchrave said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305304646141?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Kz6ruQlnQTe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=_BlMq7ebT3O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

A pair of these will be perfect for half the cost.

That's great. Many thanks for the link.

[johnthomas99]

On 23/01/2024 at 20:53, Hamlet5 said:

One of mine was knackered when i got the car, i just ordered Bilsteins @ £110.00 each, https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/  two days delivery, change the bump stops at the same time £15.00 on ebay.

 

Yes I did consider the Billies'. Many thanks for the reply.