Do I need to pack this outwith washers or alike, or is there an alternative shock mount that need? They were bought as a direct replacement so I assumed they would be a bolt on change?!
Gaz Gold Pro Ii Upper Mount Issue
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, Feb 08 2013 08:19 AM
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 08:19 AM
I came to fit my new front shocks last night and have a bit of an issue with the top shock mounting. While the lower mouning is a nice tight fit on the shock, there appears to be around 5mm of free space either side of the top mount?
Do I need to pack this outwith washers or alike, or is there an alternative shock mount that need? They were bought as a direct replacement so I assumed they would be a bolt on change?!
Do I need to pack this outwith washers or alike, or is there an alternative shock mount that need? They were bought as a direct replacement so I assumed they would be a bolt on change?!
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 08:24 AM
I thought you just use the spaces from the old shocks.... Im trying to find photos when I fitted mine
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 08:29 AM
spacers missing
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 08:30 AM
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 08:37 AM
thanks Steve, I can give up looking for a photo... 
Watch out, as sometimes, these spaces stuck to the old shock....hope you still have them
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:06 AM
Spacer washers missing as the others have said.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:09 AM
Im not sure I have them will have to have a look around for them, in the box full of old bits!
Failing that would they be a Lotus replacement or a GAZ part?
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:16 AM
Vauxhall/Lotus part
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:16 AM
They are part of the standard suspension setup.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:20 AM
B111C0061F
Description: Spacer, damper to top mounting bracket
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Qty on Car: 4
Price (each): £5.67
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:31 AM
B111C0061F
Description: Spacer, damper to top mounting bracket
Notes:
Qty on Car: 4
Price (each): £5.67
Great thanks. Im going to have a good go at finding the ones I have taken off. My local Vauxhall dealer wanted £11.80 each.......
Edited by jamesclarkson, 08 February 2013 - 09:31 AM.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 09:55 AM
For something like that try your local Lotus dealer or Deroure.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 10:35 AM
Im waiting for a call back from Chris Neils. I dont mind buying new bits and well aware of Vauxhall prices but £11.80 for something like that is extreme.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 10:52 AM
No reason whatsoever you could not use a suitable large washer pack instead.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 04:45 PM
Maybe a daft question here.....But looking at the first pic is the shock the wrong way around?(upside down)I've heard that some people fit them incorrectly I'm guessing the adjusters knob should be at the top?
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 05:01 PM
Maybe a daft question here.....But looking at the first pic is the shock the wrong way around?(upside down)I've heard that some people fit them incorrectly I'm guessing the adjusters knob should be at the top?
I was told that with the GAZ Gold 2 shocks the adjuster went at the bottom.....
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 05:06 PM
Reason I ask is that I'm about to fit my new ones tonight and the old ones are fitted with the adjuster at the top?
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 05:07 PM
Depends on what GAZ you're running as to whether it goes at the top or the bottom.
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 05:15 PM
Running pro 2's think my ones coming off are nickels?
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Posted 08 February 2013 - 05:17 PM
Nickels are at the top and Pro's are at the bottom, I believe (from reading on here). Check with Cliffie if you're in doubt.
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