Rear shocks

[add_issan]

Peeps my car failed it's MOT on rear shock, I need to know if any of these will fit a Cougar..? from what i have read MK1-2 Mondeo ones fit?

will this one fit..? the cheaper the better..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boge-Ford-Mondeo-93-94-Rear-Oil-Shock-Absorber-82-A85-O-/320815355935?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab215d81f#ht_1266wt_952

 

[add_issan]

Also what's peoples views on second hand shocks? are they worth it?

Like this..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330660539...WAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_969

 

[ggsumo]

personally i wouldnt fit second hand - I put Monroe's on the back of mine and they've been fine

 

[add_issan]

personally i wouldnt fit second hand - I put Monroe's on the back of mine and they've been fine

I would like to do that, but don't want to change just one, and i can't afford both.. so i don't know what to do..?

 

[add_issan]

Would this fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mond...arParts_SM&hash=item5ae20a5d05#ht_1644wt_1185

 

[scunnycougar]

in your present scenario with cost being imperetive, I would actually fit a known good used one, as discussed elsewhere.

If you are replacing one (for new) you really need to change both imho

 

[add_issan]

in your present scenario with cost being imperetive, I would actually fit a known good used one, as discussed elsewhere.

If you are replacing one (for new) you really need to change both imho

That's what i was going for Si, but the thing with buying off eBay is that you don't know if it's a good one or not ?

 

[scunnycougar]

i appreciate its not ideal mate, its a tough call.

I am off over to my dismantling HQ tomorrow morning. I will double check that we don't have any lying around. I think the ones we do have are attached to a car, but I will check.

 

[add_issan]

i appreciate its not ideal mate, its a tough call.

I am off over to my dismantling HQ tomorrow morning. I will double check that we don't have any lying around. I think the ones we do have are attached to a car, but I will check.

Excellent thanks Si..

 

[Pid_16V]

in your present scenario with cost being imperetive, I would actually fit a known good used one, as discussed elsewhere.

If you are replacing one (for new) you really need to change both imho

I agree, the biggest issue i would have here is, A) price of part plus B) cost of postage could easily amount to the total cost of a new part from a local autospares. If i was replacing a single shock absorber for any reason, it would be a dry used one , you can be fairly sure that by replacing a single used unit it wouldn't upset the balance as much as fitting a single new one.

 

[TopCat1127]

Just had to replace a front with a dry used one, got it for £20 complete with top hats and zetec spring, so it wouldnt have been worked too hard lol

 

[add_issan]

How hard are they to change Tony? the rear ones?

 

[scunnycougar]

much easier than the front

 

[Pid_16V]

Most of what you need is in the howto sections Add:


Rear brakes: http://www.cougardb.com/info/pdf/Rear_Brake_Install.pdf

Rear shocks/springs: http://www.ukcougarforum.com/vb/sho...-fit-Lowering-Springs-Photographic-56k-beware

handbrake cables: http://www.ukcougarforum.com/vb/showthread.php?7507-How-To-Replace-Rear-Handbrake-Cables

 

[TopCat1127]

As Si says piece of cake.....with the right tools

T50 or 7mm allen key
sockets 15,18,10mm
18" extension, or combination of

Remove wheel
remove caliper and carrier
disconnect drop link
undo pinchbolt at bottom of leg
knock seven shades out of hub in downward direction til it comes off the damper
remove 2 10mm bolts inside turret at top
pull bottom of leg outwards sharply and hard, until it falls out!!! lol
Swap spring etc if needed, (spring compressors MAY be needed but rears are usually ok)
refit damper (hardest bit is prying it back onto stop)
Refit everything else in reverse order
Crack open a cold one ;-)

any severely corroded bolts SHOULD BE REPLACED

 

[add_issan]

Thanks Al & Tony, will have a read and contemplate if i can do this.. if not then garage it is..

 

[TopCat1127]

Really Ade its a doddle, gimme a ring if ya get stuck ;-) and i'll talk ya through it

 

[scunnycougar]

Is there anyone in adds neck of the woods that could do this work? Even for payment, albeit less than the local garage if they want to charge silly money

 

[TopCat1127]

Lol no he's at the end of the world ;-) unfortunately

 

[add_issan]

It's just me myself and Tim down this end of the world.. i felt closer to everyone when in Thailand..