alternative suspension advice/ parts wanted. skint help!

[mikel003003]

hi, having real financial trouble with the rebuild im currently working on the rear and want to get the suspension sorted so i can turn it round over christmas and start reconditioning the front of the chassis, wishbones and suspension, I cant afford the springs and shocks, its faulse econamy to just replace the springs, plastic shims and bushes on the konis. however... I do have a set of reconditioned front avos other than spring rates are they technicaly the same as the rears? I know im clutching at straws and i know avos have not got the best rep but can i fit the front avos on the rear? any other suggestions of springs, shocks and bushes on a budget ? any one got a decent set of rears for sale or know of alternative source (griff, chim???) or should I flog the avos and just slap the old units back on

[steve j]

I can answer the question about Avos, they are a standard fit front and rear.

[phillpot]

Spring rates are probably different (check out "suspension wiki") but if you just want something to put on temporary so you can turn the car round they'll be fine.

Chim/Griff are different I believe but keep your eye on classifieds and Ebay, something will turn up or maybe someone on here will come to your rescue?

[mikel003003]

that is a massive help . thanks that could be the imidiate problem of rear suspension sorted

[phillpot]

From AVO website

Fixed seat same front/rear

Adjustables different front/rear


Don't really see the problem, changing shocks is a ten minute job, put anything on to move car and sort when finances allow (or a bargain turns up)?

Keep the faith, you'll get there