strut/shock?
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strut/shock?
I took my car for its annual test and found that the left rear strut/shock is leaking. I need to replace both of them. I am struggling as to what I should order. I would like to get them from Pelican parts but what do I ask for? The whole thing including the spring etc. or simply the part that is leaking? If you know of a better place than Pelican then please tell me. In other words, what would you do in my position? Thanks. A few recommended links to what I really need would suffice.
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You can replace the struts only. Check the bump stop condition, mine were about to disintegrate when I r placed my struts.
I went with Bilstein B8 option. I think B4 is direct factory replacement, B6 is heavy duty and B8 is sport (normally for lowered suspension).
Koni is another good option.
How are the 2 fronts doing? If they are not in good shape, you can consider the M030 or X74 option.
Koni is another good option.
How are the 2 fronts doing? If they are not in good shape, you can consider the M030 or X74 option.
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If you want specifically from pelican, here is the shock only page:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog..._pg1.htm#item0
as stated above, B4 is OE, B6 Performance and B8 is for lowering springs.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog..._pg1.htm#item0
as stated above, B4 is OE, B6 Performance and B8 is for lowering springs.
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I would also recommend the ROW M030 set ($1.6k from suncoast porsche) as it has a lot of values. Definitely replace the bump stops.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/ROWKITS.html
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/ROWKITS.html
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It would be helpful to understand what you want to do - just a stock replacement or something else? How do you use your car - street, autocross, track events, etc. Do you want stock handling, more stiff, stock ride height, lowered?
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Pete I have decided to take your offer on the rear shock/strut/ as only one of mine is leaking. how much is the shipping and send me your email address so I can send it to you via paypal. Thanks again.. Mike Grogan
234 stephen lane, Ephrata PA 17522.
my email Mike@ex-lancs.com
I sent you a private message as well.
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Originally Posted by Hurdigurdiman
Added later on second thoughts.
Pete I have decided to take your offer on the rear shock/strut/ as only one of mine is leaking. how much is the shipping and send me your email address so I can send it to you via paypal. Thanks again.. Mike Grogan
234 stephen lane, Ephrata PA 17522.
my email Mike@ex-lancs.com
I sent you a private message as well.
Pete I have decided to take your offer on the rear shock/strut/ as only one of mine is leaking. how much is the shipping and send me your email address so I can send it to you via paypal. Thanks again.. Mike Grogan
234 stephen lane, Ephrata PA 17522.
my email Mike@ex-lancs.com
I sent you a private message as well.
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Well, I have a set too that you can have for shipping cost if arrangement with SneakyPete does not work out. Offer opens for anybody who wants them too.
Mine is a bit higher in mileage, I think around 80K when I removed them. They work fine when removed 2 years ago. They are removed because I lowered my car with techart springs and bilstein B8.
Mine is a bit higher in mileage, I think around 80K when I removed them. They work fine when removed 2 years ago. They are removed because I lowered my car with techart springs and bilstein B8.
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Well, I have a set too that you can have for shipping cost if arrangement with SneakyPete does not work out. Offer opens for anybody who wants them too.
Mine is a bit higher in mileage, I think around 80K when I removed them. They work fine when removed 2 years ago. They are removed because I lowered my car with techart springs and bilstein B8.
Mine is a bit higher in mileage, I think around 80K when I removed them. They work fine when removed 2 years ago. They are removed because I lowered my car with techart springs and bilstein B8.
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The best price/availability I found on Bilsteins was from TireRack. I tried to buy them from someone else but they only sent me one - with no promise on when I’d get the other...