Help on shock absorbers !

[Gb270]

The knocking from the rear on my gb270 tells me it's time to change the shocks, however, I'm really struggling to know what to buy, or where to buy from - I'm not looking to go with coilies etc, just want to replace the shocks as cost effectively as possible.

Any ideas ?

Cheers

Glenn

[bonner]

Originally Posted by Gb270

The knocking from the rear on my gb270 tells me it's time to change the shocks, however, I'm really struggling to know what to buy, or where to buy from - I'm not looking to go with coilies etc, just want to replace the shocks as cost effectively as possible.

Any ideas ?

Cheers

Glenn

Have you checked the top mounts?

[Gb270]

No, the guy that looks after all my cars has said the shocks are dead, but despite working main dealer for years etc, he cannot track what I need as shocks for the rears of a gb270 !

[Steve_PPP]

Download the KYB shocks catalogue:
http://www.kyb-europe.com/catalogue.asp

The Ultra-SR range is better performance than the OEM style range. I'd recommend ordering them through Camskill
http://www.camskill.co.uk/

[Steve_PPP]

Just looked at camskill's site, they used to be a KYB dealer but maybe they aren't anymore as can't seem to find them on there now. Worth giving them a call though to check....

[Richard]

The company I work for are a KYB dealer, if you post up your required part numbers I can get you a price on them.

[Gb270]

Thanks guys - the problem I have is I don't know the part number ! I know the gb had lower suspension than standard, but I can't track what shocks were on there originally !

[Richard]

If you want to pm me your reg, I will phone KYB technical and see what they come up with.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Gb270

Thanks guys - the problem I have is I don't know the part number ! I know the gb had lower suspension than standard, but I can't track what shocks were on there originally !

I suspect the GB270 will have standard hawkeye WRX shocks, unless Prodrive upgraded them to bilsteins (i don't think they did on this model?).

Its the springs that determine the ride height, not shocks. The part numbers are in the KYB catalogue, or take Richard up on his offer

[Gb270]

Thanks Steve - have tried with Richard, but he needs the 10 digit number from the shocks - if they are standard, any idea what I need to get to replace them ? I've never had so much bother with any of my Scoobs or modifications !

[Richard]

Pm sent to Glenn, just to let everyone else know KYB tech ask for the 10 digit number off the shock starting with 203 this number will allow them to track down the correct shock.

On a side note if anyone has any part numbers they want checking or pricing I am happy to help.

[thepieman]

Should be able to find the part no: here

Opposedforces part lookup

[Gb270]

Richard, after much scraping of the strut, I've got the code !

20361fe342

Glenn

[thepieman]

Thats the rear right strut Glenn,

Left strut number and alternate numbers for both sides are (from link above to save you scraping)


7 Strut complete-rear right

20361FE342
alternate: 20361FE3429L


8 Strut complete-rear left

20361FE352
alternate: 20361FE3529L

[Gb270]

I wish I had a brain ! So what is the alternate number ? And where do I ow go to get replacements, for once the net seems to be letting me down !

G

[thepieman]

I believe these are the correct items



http://www.camskill.co.uk/m32b0s3206...YABA_-_321004_ Rear Right hand

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m32b0s3206...YABA_-_321005_ Rear Left Hand

[Legacydan]

I have a brand new pair in stock.

[Gb270]

Cheers Ron, top man as always.....nice new pair in shines gold ordered ! Sorry dan, ordered before I saw your post !

[Gb270]

Update, and a big shout out to dan at Surrey SS......my order was rejected from a well known company as despite saying they had stock, they hadn't......cue Dan to the rescue, new set, on its way to me at very similar price.....nice work sir, and THANKYOU.
Glenn