sorry another astra shock thread

Post your questions about your suspension and steering problems here!
Post Reply
Jamie_stafford
Got muddy boots
Got muddy boots
Posts: 74
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:57 pm

sorry another astra shock thread

Post by Jamie_stafford » Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:13 pm

Just been looking at some 1990 astra shocks on ebay, are these the right ones? 260977429933
also i found these with ring both ends 270914156523 any good for the back?
Suzuki, because life's to short to be fixing landrovers!

User avatar
ferris
Suzuki Guru
Suzuki Guru
Posts: 1226
Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:55 pm
Location: Bristol

Re: sorry another astra shock thread

Post by ferris » Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:17 pm

Yeah they look like the right ones.

I woudn't be to sure about the ones with the rings at both ends tho. I'v never heard of anyone using them before, which probably means they wont fit.
86 SJ413 tin top, 1.6 8v, SU carb, YJ spring conversion, virtual lift, 33x12.5x15 KL71's, rocklobster, rear discs, power steering.

User avatar
twiss
SCUK Computer Wizard
SCUK Computer Wizard
Posts: 6110
Joined: Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:28 pm
Location: Birkirkara, Malta
Contact:

Re: sorry another astra shock thread

Post by twiss » Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:28 pm

Mine have got the rings on both ends and they seem to work OK!
Twiss

'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."

User avatar
ScottieJ
The Boss
The Boss
Posts: 11620
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:13 pm
Location: Chippenham, wiltshire

Re: sorry another astra shock thread

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:17 pm

you need to know the open and closed lengths really to see how well suited they are to your set up? then the valving could be a bit of a gamble as they could be valved differently to the astra shocks most people run?
Zuki Build

Steady as she goes!

User avatar
dazerede
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2141
Joined: Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:23 pm
Location: cornwall callington

Re: sorry another astra shock thread

Post by dazerede » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:58 am

i have fitted a 2" calmini lift to my rear of my sj and the shcoks on it at the mo are to short

twiss are the astra shocks with 2 eyes working ok as i know you can make a bar and fit 1 eye shocks to the rear but if the 2 eye shocks work that would be great
Suzuki Sj 410 Jap Built
Recaro Seats Fitted
Landini Blue Colour
Full rollcage and winch bumper
1.6 8v vitara lump with su carb
4” calmini lift kit :)
235/75/15 insa turbo special tracks
99.9% Rust Free
BUILT NOT BOUGHT

User avatar
twiss
SCUK Computer Wizard
SCUK Computer Wizard
Posts: 6110
Joined: Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:28 pm
Location: Birkirkara, Malta
Contact:

Re: sorry another astra shock thread

Post by twiss » Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:26 pm

My rear shocks are working fine but I can't guarantee that they are the same. I was told that they are astra shocks but someone's put such a think layer of paint over them I havent found any model numbers yet
Twiss

'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."

Post Reply