Rear Shocks Questions - Any Traders?

[Siddle]

I've got a knackered rear passenger side shock absorber, so naturally i'm looking to replace the pair.

first though, a few questions -

1. I keep seeing 'Renault Clio 182 CUP shocks'.. but does it matter that they're the cup shocks, or is that a plus for me gaining cup shocks (my car isn't a cup).

2. Are there any traders on CS that sell shocks? i've seen them on eBay for £85 etc but i always prefer to keep the Traders alive!

3. I've seen a similar thread recently where people mention aftermarket parts.. would anyone recommend any aftermarket parts? as i'm not tracking the car, so surely the OEM parts would be fine?

and finally - 4. How long will it take a mechanic to change the shocks and a CV boot, as i don't like the idea of being ripped off on labour (it's expensive enough as it is!)

Any advice and help would be massively appreciated.

Siddle

 

[jenic]

Wests renault sell them here - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?568801-FREQUENTLY-ASKED-PRICES-UPDATED-FOR-2012-***

I'd personally just buy 2 standard rear shocks which are for your car.

 

[Fred@BTM]

call adam on 01902439264 cheaper than anyone else

 

[Chip-mk1]

call adam on 01902439264 cheaper than anyone else

+1

He's a really nice guy to deal with as well.

 

[Fred@BTM]

a bit brummy though LOL

 

[Chip-mk1]

a bit brummy though LOL

Its ok I have a translator app on my iPhone that converts him to speak english.

 

[Siddle]

Its ok I have a translator app on my iPhone that converts him to speak english.

HAHA, PMSL at this.

thanks for the replies guys. I'll give Adam a ring at some point this week.

Any ideas on the CV boot as well? I'm guessing Adam will sell them, but are they a big job? apparently mine has a pin size hole in.. :dapprove:

 

[Chip-mk1]

Easiest way to do the outer cv is just use a universal one that you can slide over without even take the shaft apart, you just cut the old one off and fit it with a cone that its stretchy enough to go over.

 

[Siddle]

Wests renault sell them here - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?568801-FREQUENTLY-ASKED-PRICES-UPDATED-FOR-2012-***

I'd personally just buy 2 standard rear shocks which are for your car.

I've been looking for a couple of things that're on that list, so that link will be a diamond in future for me.

Thanks Mike.

 

[Siddle]

Easiest way to do the outer cv is just use a universal one that you can slide over without even take the shaft apart, you just cut the old one off and fit it with a cone that its stretchy enough to go over.

So how much would i be looking at for one of these stretchy ones? i'm guessing they're obtainable through eBay.

I think i remember the garage mentioning it'd be about £50 for them to do it.. i'm not sure if they thought i'd be bringing the part or not though!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Stretchy one is about a tenner with a cone, takes about half an hour start to finish with basic cools but personally I feel the car should be geo'd again after if its a trackday car which bumps the price right up.

Ive not personally used this one, but you specifically asked for ebay so here is an example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a276ce181

Secondhand shaft is another good simple option of course.

 

[Budgie]

If it's just a pinhole, use a syringe to refill any lost grease and glue it up!

 

[Tunst]

Personally id charge £40 for changing rear shocks and cv boot

 

[Chip-mk1]

If it's just a pinhole, use a syringe to refill any lost grease and glue it up!

Yes true, if it really is small superglue works a treat!

 

[Siddle]

That's what i thought Budgie but he mentioned it needs sorting?

Damn my car-naivety.

I'm not tracking the car ever, it's simply a day to day use car, which i love more than my missus. ha.

I'm trying to get everything sorted which came up on the MOT advisories -

CV Boot,
Rear Shock(s),
Brake Pipes & Lines,
My brake lights flash when the indicator is on.. faulty earth. annoyingggg.

I'd be tempted to get all the parts then travel somewhere for the work to be done, but due to work, i can't!

So in the mean time, i've gotta trust local garages. Damn it.

 

[Siddle]

Personally id charge £40 for changing rear shocks and cv boot

I'd pay that.

 

[Tunst]

If you wernt a treck id do it for you haha

 

[Siddle]

If you wernt a treck id do it for you haha

Ha, yeah, 3 hours drive might be a bit steep.

Appreciate the offer though :approve:

 

[Siddle]

Just bought the rear shocks from adam. Bargain!

Thanks for the heads up Fred & Chip!

 

[bright]

how much were they out of interest?

 

[497adam]

Any idea what price wishbones are for a 172 non cup?

 

[Siddle]

how much were they out of interest?

£90 posted for a pair of rear Cup shocks.


Bargain tbh.

Any idea what price wishbones are for a 172 non cup?

i spent 45 minutes on the phone with him having a right laugh. Just give him a bell mate! He's good banter like.

 

[Siddle]

Boys, i'm getting quotes for fitting the Shocks and unsticking the rear passenger brake pad, and i'm getting back that it'd be 2 and a half hours just for the shocks, then an hour for the pad!

I'm being conned right?

i can't afford thatttt

 

[Tunst]

2 and a half hour for shocks?! Im
Sorry but f**king lol! 2 bolts and 2 nuts its a 10-20 minute job tops and mayb an hour on the rear breaks for a full strip down and clean up

2 hours labour max

 

[Siddle]

Why can't there be any cliosport members who run/work in garages in or around Scarborough!?

i'll be paying £135 for shocks fitted, rear brake unsticking and cv boot fitting. More than the parts cost!!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Why not fit the shocks yourself? They are really simple to fit.

 

[Tunst]

Siddle are you handy with a spanner?

 

[Fred@BTM]

Boys, i'm getting quotes for fitting the Shocks and unsticking the rear passenger brake pad, and i'm getting back that it'd be 2 and a half hours just for the shocks, then an hour for the pad!

I'm being conned right?

i can't afford thatttt

we don't even charge for fitting rear shocks, its pointless, 5min job tops! to strip a rear caliper is 30min tops, so even at 1 hour that's about right (assuming nothing's f**ked)

 

[Adam G]

Boys, i'm getting quotes for fitting the Shocks and unsticking the rear passenger brake pad, and i'm getting back that it'd be 2 and a half hours just for the shocks, then an hour for the pad!

I'm being conned right?

i can't afford thatttt

Kwikfit?

 

[montana]

If you can, I would be tempted to invest in a trolley jack and axle stands & socket set....those jobs are all within the reach of the home mechanic (use CS resources and guides) and best of all free, just a couple of hours of your time.

 

[Aluco]

Dude, do shocks yourself. It's 4 bolts...

 

[Bobby.]

I'd do it for you but your miles away.

So who is Adam anyway?

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

that would be me :quiet:

 

[Bobby.]

that would be me :quiet:

Well come on then, who are you?

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

im the yamyam not brummy fred was on about!

 

[Adam G]

He is Adam, I am Adam too but we are not the same. I am much taller lol.

 

[Wick]

Shocks are idiot proof (I've managed it so anyone can). Cv boot, I glued mine after rob took the driveshaft off only to realise the replacement was 172 not 182 fitment. Stole some smelly silicon from Dave at "the unit" to do it with.

 

[Siddle]

i was rescued by Gary-vvti boys. he came down from sunderland and fitted my shocks, sorted my brake and glued my cv boot this weekend.

took him all of 1 hour, and we were fannying around and chatting etc.

just goes to show, CS is a life saver!

 

[Siddle]

p.s Adam, i'll be ringing you again today at some point!

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

no worries dude!