Technical Front Shocks - replacement cost?

[ian grant]

Hi folks,

Been having a tinker with he Cinq Sporting today and I think the offside front shock is on its way out

That side of the car seems a lot 'bouncier' (is that a real word??) than the nearside front - is that normal??

Anyone have any ideas as to how much it would cost to replace them at an independent type garage - I realise they should both be done at the same time?

I don't fancy having a crack at them myself tbh - not confident enough yet (other than overwhelming confidence in my ability to b*lls it up).

Thanks guys

 

[fingers99]

It really is an easy job. All you need apart from normal tools is a vice and some spring compressors. The guide above is magnificent, much better than the Haynes.

At a garage, you're probably talking about 3 or 4 hours labour for something you can do (an extra pair of hands helps when re-fitting) in an afternoon. You just need to be careful about re-seating the springs, but it's obvious once they're out.

 

[ian grant]

Thanks for that - is there a specific guide for front shocks or is it a 'part' of another?

Ian.

 

[willieboy]

think its a specific one

 

[ycming]

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/shock-absorbers-fiat.php

pair of OEM standard KYB shock for £45 + vat + deilvery

Good price

Ming

 

[ian grant]

Cheers guys

 

[cc1]

The gaiters prob want replacing aswell.

 

[99sei]

if you want to do it your self, come over my way and ill give you a hand