clio 172 front standard shock issue

[jaysjetski]

fitted some apex 40mm springs last week.

when changing the drivers side i noticed i could push the shock piston(rod) up and down,

i wanted to know if this was normal.

the problem is i didnt notice the passenger side do when i did it as it was the first one i did.

i know some shocks are gas filled and stay pressurized.

should it do the above? or do i need new shocks

 

[Bluebeard]

You can move it yeah. It should still be stiff to do, but they should move.

 

[jaysjetski]

cheers. yeah not easy but would go up and down slowly

 

[Bluebeard]

Sounds fine mate. How you finding the Apex springs?

 

[jaysjetski]

ummmmmm. its been a while since having a sporty car and i must be getting old.

nice on the bends but not on the bumps (especially due to bristols roads after the snow)

 

[Bluebeard]

Yeah i must admit i'm not their biggest fan!

 

[jaysjetski]

oh well they were £40 delivered and looked like new.

cant complain to much

 

[Bluebeard]

£40?!

Cheap as chips!

 

[jaysjetski]

£40?!

Cheap as chips!

yup. not bad.... and 2 hours to fit!!!