Nitron Suspension Service - anyone ?

[ESDavey]

Hi,
I noticed that the OS Rear is 20mm lower than the NS Rear. To the wheel arch 620mm v 640mm and it looks too low. Suspension fitted in 2008 and I've driven 30k since then.
Nitrons suggest sending to them for an overhaul and suggest the gas maybe lower on the OS damper.

Anyone else had to service Nitrons ?

[rigga]

Height is dictated by the spring platform is it not? Gas will affect damping.

[hoofa]

For service there is raceshocks who can not only service but fit the digressive valve on the fronts if required. Quick turn around from these chaps. Just google raceshocks

[phazed]

They all need servicing on a fairly regular basis to keep them tip top.

Sealed OE units will last longer imho.

[5.0ltr]

Nitron suggest service every 12-18000, had mine done by them twice. Quick turnaround as well.

[ESDavey]

rigga said:

Height is dictated by the spring platform is it not? Gas will affect damping.

Agree. I thought the gas was to prevent the oil becoming compromised but THB I don’t really know. Shocks off the car and will be sent away today after a photo session to document settings.

[ESDavey]

Refitted shocks after refurbishment by Nitron. Nice and shiny but didn’t effect the ride height = no surprise. I’ve decided to keep both shocks the same and live with the slight differences in body height left v right.

[rigga]

Why not adjust the shocks so that the height is equal, i wouldn't expect the shocks to be exactly adjusted the same both sides.

[phazed]

rigga said:

Why not adjust the shocks so that the height is equal, i wouldn't expect the shocks to be exactly adjusted the same both sides.

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Just jack up each corner, lean under and adjust with the C spanner.

Roll the car back and forth a few feet to ensure that the suspension has settled.

Cut a couple of lengths of dowling or other scrape wood to the height you need to reduce faffing around when measuring.

[ESDavey]

+2.5 revolutions of the OSR suspension spring retainer has sorted the ride height. Happy Days 👍