Shockers

[XR6_4EVA]

Pedders have told me my shock towers need replacing and said it was a common AU problem. Is it?

When im driving over any kind of bumps the back end makes loud banging noise! Looking at the top of the shocker mounts in the boot, theres broken rubber everywhere...does that mean anything? thats how pedders determined it was the shock towers. Was quoted 350 for both sides fitted...

[InfernoSR]

Shock tower rubbers is what they mean... shock towers themselves are structual steel sections that house the shock absorbing assembly...

Not sure on the price though... i havent done mine yet, but there are tutorials on here somewhere :P

[Peuty]

Yep they are munted for sure. As to $350 being a good price, can't comment.

[blueoval]

Id be calling up Fulcrum Suspension for an alternate quote.
They are the site sponsor and are more likely willing to help members out.

[XR6_4EVA]

Thanks for that guys!!

[RG]

They are about $90-$100 a side for the parts from Ford and they are a Ford only part. $150 for labour doesn't seem too bad to me, just make sure that they add in an extra washer under the nut as Ford changed the design on them and the washer is required for longevity.

[5.0 ED]

With this washer you talk about i assume thats the large one that has a thin layer of insulation on it?

[RG]

Originally Posted by 5.0whiteaughia

With this washer you talk about i assume thats the large one that has a thin layer of insulation on it?

Nope, you need to add your own washer underneath that. I really should do up a tutorial on AUFalcon.com shouldn't I.

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by Russell

Nope, you need to add your own washer underneath that. I really should do up a tutorial on AUFalcon.com shouldn't I.

Yes, yes you should.

[RspecAU]

Originally Posted by Russell

They are about $90-$100 a side for the parts from Ford and they are a Ford only part. $150 for labour doesn't seem too bad to me, just make sure that they add in an extra washer under the nut as Ford changed the design on them and the washer is required for longevity.

Yep that the price i paid 2 years ago for mine. Is this just any washer or do u need to get it from Ford?

[RG]

Originally Posted by RspecAU

Yep that the price i paid 2 years ago for mine. Is this just any washer or do u need to get it from Ford?

Any washer, about 5mm thick with a nice large hole.

[5.0 ED]

hmmm so this washer is it to distance the top big washer thingy away so that when you tighten the shocker bolt its not pulling the steel insert in the rubber up on the rubber? If that makes sense :

[RG]

Originally Posted by 5.0whiteaughia

hmmm so this washer is it to distance the top big washer thingy away so that when you tighten the shocker bolt its not pulling the steel insert in the rubber up on the rubber? If that makes sense :

The problem is with the mounts that Ford stocks now the shock pokes too far through it so it is never actually tight. Adding the washer spaces it out to what it should be and makes thing much more rigid, another example of Ford not thinking things through.

[5.0 ED]

Aha i see thankyou. explain's why the 2 i just fitted to my car just don't seem correct.

[sbcb]

Another vote here for the tutorial please.

[5.0 ED]

Definetly sounds like a good idea.

[RG]

I ran out of time to do the tutorial this weekend but I will definitely get on to it next Sunday, Pics and all.

[sbcb]

Onya.

[blackers10]

ill be doint the upper strut mount replacment fun and games in the comming weeks in my IRS lane

along with a full set of shocks in debs car
and a set of pads and rotors in debs and just pads in mine
YAY

[Oo_xrsx_oO]

Yep excelled time for a tutorial, my LHS mount has packed in about a week ago as well

[james22]

Another one to add to the list lol. Just heard mine are starting to thump a bit. Not to bad for a 120,000km

[RG]

I was only going to do the "Add washers to tighten" tutorial but I'm going to have a look on the weekend and see if there is an easier way to remove the entire mount with the car on the ground. I bet there's not though.

[5.0 ED]

nah i don't think theirs any easy way around them, you have 2 method's to choose from what i've seen, leaving the shock mount in and remove the shock and spring, or to undo the shock mount and remove the whole lot together and change the mount on the bench. i've found it easier to remove shock and spring first, but thats with lowered kings, with standard springs it could be a lot harder.

[sbutler]

Go to the Tseries room & you'll find all you need to know about this issue. As been said around $90 each & you can fit them yourself if you are machanicly inclined.
No real big deal, but you will notice the car will love you.

[mik]

speaking of buggered shocks i was quoted $370 over the counter for Ultra rides .... or was it Ultima rides, something like that anyway, the guy reckons they are quite stiff, anyone heard of these before or have experience with these ?

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by mik

speaking of buggered shocks i was quoted $370 over the counter for Ultra rides .... or was it Ultima rides, something like that anyway, the guy reckons they are quite stiff, anyone heard of these before or have experience with these ?

Check out this link mate - Ultima Shocks

[blackers10]

$408 for Boges at fulcrum.. much better shock

[blueoval]

I'm with Blackers. Fulcrum is a site sponsor too. Could help you do a deal.

[mik]

cheers thank`s guy`s ;).