Replacing Just One Rear Shock Ok?

[munster 0]

One of my rear koni shocks is leaking and needs replacing.

Is it ok (if i can get hold of one) to replace just the one shock, or should they be done in pairs? Im on a real tight budjet as i have just spunked all my money on the car.

 

I assume there are all sorts of different models of koni rear shocks aswell.. so that will complicate things.

 

I will try and see what exactly it says on the shock later. But maybe someone here has a spare koni they wanna sell?

 

thanks

[welshpug 1,657]

no, very bad idea! just as bad as replacing brake friction parts on a single side

 

pretty sure Koni will rebuild them (may be confused with another aftermarket brands tho), so get both sent off and they'll come back as new.

Edited July 7, 2008 by welshpug

[munster 0]

ah right cheers. i thought that might be the case. I wonder how much koni charge for rebuilds..

[munster 0]

Does anyone have a pair of standard shocks i could purchase and use in the mean time?

 

For a 309 beam btw.

Edited July 7, 2008 by munster

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

If you send me the postage I've a pair that aren't great but will be free.

[munster 0]

Jolly decent of you. When you say 'not great' is there actually anything wrong with them?

 

cheers

 

If you send me the postage I've a pair that aren't great but will be free.