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New shocks and bushes
Worzey - 28/2/10 at 11:24 AM

I've got two leaking shocks on my Velocity - one on the front and one on the back.

They are the standard supply GAZ shocks. I need to decide what I do now.

I believe its best to change all four at the same time but can I move a good front to replace the leaking back without too many negatives?

If I go with my preferred option of replacing them all what are my options? Do I stick with GAZ or put on a different brand, if so what are your suggestions and why?

It's going to be used mainly as a track/fast road car so I want the option that gives me the best performance/weight reduction/feel (subjective I know).

Finally, my rear bushes are shot (usual Luego issue) and need replacing. I think I need the poly bushes and crush tubes. Am I best going back to Luego, have they sorted the bush size issue at their end?

Can anyone suggest alternatives I can use that will fit straight off? Again, performance and reliabilty are the key requirements.

[Edited on 28-2-2010 by Worzey]


philw - 28/2/10 at 11:31 AM

Won't the front and rear shocks be different lengths?


Worzey - 28/2/10 at 11:34 AM

I'm not sure - I've never checked the sizes - I just assumed they were the same.

Anyone know what sizes they are front/rear?


alexg1965 - 28/2/10 at 12:10 PM

The shocks on my Velocity were the same length (13". The coils are different though but you're not replacing them.


ashg - 28/2/10 at 02:26 PM

gaz will rebuild them for you why do you need new ones? call and speak to mark. they usually turn them round in a day or two and they come back like new

my gaz shocks were all dyno'd and paird up.


austin man - 28/2/10 at 02:33 PM

send them away and have new seals fitted, it will save you a fortune.

I have pro comp ones on mine and can vouch for an exceptional level of service from them.