brighouse shed Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Just been crawling under my 90 to start a list of MOT needs and noticed the inner side of the outer sheath of my rear shockers have got holes in them. okay more like a sausage which has burst. as the shockers still do their bit do i need to replace them? and if so am i as well changing the coils at the same time, might as well take all the skin off my knuckles at once? i am trying to keep the truck standard as much as poss but wonder if anyone has any suggestions shiocks and coils wise, for improving it's on road behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 If the shock is not leaking and the bushes are OK then it should pass the MOT. Having said that, they can't have long to go if they are in the state you describe! If your springs are behaving there is no need to replace them when you replace the shocks, although you will have to remove the front springs though (obviously). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Corroded shock shrouds won't fail the MOT (I have a transit here that has them rattling around on the bottom and they didn't even get a mention ) Test is for the mountings/rubbers, leaks, and damping action only. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza35 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I would just change the shocks for now and see how it goes ,the springs dont really need changing as often as the shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somethingwitty Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 If the shock is not leaking and the bushes are OK then it should pass the MOT. Having said that, they can't have long to go if they are in the state you describe! If your springs are behaving there is no need to replace them when you replace the shocks, although you will have to remove the front springs though (obviously). Having just done mine I went thru the engine bay, removed the dust covers on wheel arch above the turrets and unbolted shock from axle and unbolted turret from chassis, lifted clear and removed shock from turret - probably easier than removing springs etc (certainly if no ready access to large axle stands etc) I'd be inclined to replace them as soon as cash allows, they can't be far from death and if it lets go suddenly at the wrong moment it might be expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighouse shed Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 thanks to all esp for how to get fronts out without taking springs offwhich is why i figured change the lot in one big goolie ache weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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