Front shocks for Bravo

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buzzsaw

Original Poster:

698 posts

270 months

Sunday 6th March 2005
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Hi all,

My Mrs Buzzsaw's Bravo has just failed the MOT for a leaking front shock. Any idea how much it will cost to replace the front pair? Is this a DIY job?
TIA.

Alfa Mad

219 posts

244 months

Sunday 6th March 2005
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If you have a suspenion spring comprssor, it's an easy job to do yourself. Don't attempt it without the compressor- serious injury is likely.

The bad news is that if you are at the mercy of garage prices, (I own my own business, so I know), you will likely pay £65 per strut and a half hour labour per side.

The good news is that you could buy the compressors and the struts for less.

Even better news is that you only need to do one side, but there is no doubt that both sides are better. This would keep suspension performance even.

If you do DIY, all you need to remove the strut is the 3 13mm bolts at the strut top, and the two lower ones onto the upright are about 19mm in size. Once the strut is out, you can the use the compressors to clamp the spring, and then remove the large top nut for dissassembly. Easy as that!

buzzsaw

Original Poster:

698 posts

270 months

Wednesday 9th March 2005
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Thanks for the info.

I don't think I'll have time to do this myself before the re-MOT. I've found a website which sell the front pair for £55 so I'm going to order these and get the garage to fit them.

buzzsaw

Original Poster:

698 posts

270 months

Sunday 20th March 2005
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£55 the pair & £60 fitting in the end. My wallet has breathed a sigh of relief!