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would it be plausible to get second hand shocks?

  • 08-04-2013 3:46pm
    #1
    Guffy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭


    Failed the nct today on my rear shocks and wishbone bushes. Now the bushes are 30 each new so that's not to bad but the shocks are 80 a piece. Is it possible lo get second hand ones from the scrap yard?


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  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,182 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    No, waste of money. Go buy new ones. False economy buying parts like that used.


  • #3
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    As above, you don't buy second hand wearable parts.

    You can't have any idea of what history the parts have or what mileage or wear is on them.


  • #4
    Mech1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭Mech1


    no no no
    did you hear me?
    NO.


  • #5
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    Getting new shocks and springs fitted. Is it advisable to get any other parts done at the same time, strut bearing etc.?

    Cheers


  • #6
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    Second hand shocks could be worse than the ones on your car at the moment. New shocks will transform your cars handling.


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    The Pontiac , this thread is about second-hand shocks.
    Are you asking about 2nd or brand new?


  • #8
    Guffy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭Guffy


    Funny this should be brought back up as I just got new shocks and bushes fitted yest.


  • #9
    hiltan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭hiltan


    No do not buy second hand shocks its total waste of money and time. Always purchase a branded new spare parts for your vehicle because it will increase the life of your vehicle.


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