New shocks needed

naughtysmurf

Need to get the front shocks changed, failed nct, can anyone advise on these or the company, seem an ok price, oil or gas? I assume I just order two, no difference between near and offside shock? All comments welcome

Car only does 8k-10k per year around the town and isn't abused

Thanks

http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/shock-absorber-front/renault-megane-ii-saloon-lm0-1-1-4-82hp_v17724_g900001.html

OldmanMondeo

Have you gone into a shock place and priced them? It is recommended to get them changed in pairs, the general manufacture recommendation is to change both if there is under 10k on the pair since last fitted, otherwise you will get an imbalance.

johndaman66

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

the general manufacture recommendation is to change both if there is under 10k on the pair since last fitted, otherwise you will get an imbalance.

I thought that was a general rule irrespective of mileage on them. If shocks are only lasting less than 10k and you aren't roughing them you really need to change to a different manufacturer.

naughtysmurf

Sorry should have explained, the car is 05, currently has the originals but failed due to imbalance, I know it's the norm to replace both & will do, just wondering whether those on the link were ok quality wise and if anyone had used the company before

jayok

KYB and Monroe would be ok shocks. What is the car?

biko

I've used Monroe's without issues.

naughtysmurf

jayok wrote: »

KYB and Monroe would be ok shocks. What is the car?

Thanks, the link shows what they have for 05 megane

jayok

Ah ok. Didn't spot that.

Yep, Monroe or KYB are fine. I've used Mister Auto before with no problems. Bear in mind you'll need two shocks - one for each side so double the price!

naughtysmurf

Is that a good price?

jayok

Yep, and add €7 for delivery.

naughtysmurf

I've rang around three local motor factors and they are all €40 / €60 more expensive for two shocks so going to go with mr auto, €101 delivered compared with €140 minimum locally

There was no ref as regards which side they fit, just said front axel so I assume I just order two & they will fit either side, is that correct?

I've seen another brand which says front axel left so was just wondering

OldmanMondeo

johndaman66 wrote: »

I thought that was a general rule irrespective of mileage on them. If shocks are only lasting less than 10k and you aren't roughing them you really need to change to a different manufacturer.

Except when the shock is damaged in an accident. Had a meeting with Monroe years ago, there reasoning was the imbalance would be too much and would cause tyre wear etc. The only reasons you would need to change a shock anything under 10k would be accident damage (crash, potholes etc).

johndaman66

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

Except when the shock is damaged in an accident. Had a meeting with Monroe years ago, there reasoning was the imbalance would be too much and would cause tyre wear etc. The only reasons you would need to change a shock anything under 10k would be accident damage (crash, potholes etc).

Ah thats fair enough. I was just assuming that on the basis of the OP's post and how he failed the NCT that the problem was most likely general wear and tear on the shock

johndaman66

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

Except when the shock is damaged in an accident. Had a meeting with Monroe years ago, there reasoning was the imbalance would be too much and would cause tyre wear etc. The only reasons you would need to change a shock anything under 10k would be accident damage (crash, potholes etc).

Ah thats fair enough. I was just assuming that on the basis of the OP's post and how he failed the NCT that the problem was most likely general wear and tear on the shocks

dh0011

have a look at a thread on shocks for an almera - lad has sourced very cheap shocks