Loud noises from osr wheel Arch

[V Mad]

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Dazza, the inserts you mentioned are for the front struts only.

In the past I have found standard shocks just as good as Spax and a lot cheaper. Quite a few old Spax are failing in a few years, although the rep I spoke to says they are much better now. So take your pick.

On torque wrenches, for most jobs a torque wrench is not essential for an experienced mechanic, but its a safer bet for most DIY mechanics.

Also check that your spring pads (rubbers) are OK and not perished. Easy and cheap to replace while the shock is off.

[Sheepdip]

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Dazza, whatever you buy, check the boxcontents to make sure they're exactly the same before fitting. Might sound silly and obvious but one of our not so major suppliers gave me 2 identical boxes last ND, fitted one side before checking other to find totally different shocks. Luckily it was rear and not front....

Paul

[DJT]

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Standard shocks are fine unless you are into track days, etc. My Stag came to me with the Gas-A-Just ones from Paddocks but I cannot see any benefit in them over 'standard' shocks.

Dave

[Dazza the Stag]

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Thanks

Having now seen the difference in cost and your comments Im going to stick to standard.

Ta to everyone

[NickA]

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I've got Spax adjustables on the rear of mine; I'd say they're firmer than the ones I replaced (Unipart IIFC) but then they were worn out so it's not a far comparision. I've never "adjusted" them; just left them set somewhere in the middle :?