D donttalkrun New member Joined Feb 13, 2010 Messages 100 Points 48 Location Edinburgh Mar 16, 2010 #1 is it possible to tell the difference between gas and oil shock absorbers as i need one but there is a new one on already and don't want to have to replace both
is it possible to tell the difference between gas and oil shock absorbers as i need one but there is a new one on already and don't want to have to replace both
craigb244 Patron member Parked in the garage Written a guide Joined Nov 1, 2007 Messages 5,853 Points 858 Location Bridgnorth Mar 16, 2010 #2 gas shocks will extend by itself without the spring
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tony811976 Patron member Joined Oct 27, 2007 Messages 301 Points 60 Location swansea-ish. Mar 17, 2010 #4 never change one shock. its an unwritten no-no very dangerous and will be an mot fail if they are not identical. its like changing one brake pad they are cheap enough change the pair
never change one shock. its an unwritten no-no very dangerous and will be an mot fail if they are not identical. its like changing one brake pad they are cheap enough change the pair