Quick question about my shocks,

[anonymous-user]

As you can all already guess I've decided to start sorting out the various items that need doing on my wedge. I figure if I get them all done over winter I'll have a well sorted car come next summer (hopefully!)

I've got AVO adjustable shocks fitted to my wedge but as with most of them the adjusters have seized up. Question is would it be cheaper to get them rebuilt or shall I just opt for some new ones? (any recommendations on suitable replacements and prices would be most welcome).

[mightymouse]

borat said:

just opt for some new ones? (any recommendations on suitable replacements and prices would be most welcome).

Me too please :thunbup:

[rev-erend]

I believe AVO can rebuild them very cheaply - not sure of the cost - gime em a call or there is also Gaz whick I swapped to.

Prices in Sprint.

The Gaz seem a better build shock - lighter and longer lasting.

[SEvans]

I have heard of people getting them rebuilt at a reasonable cost. Couldn't find any info on their website but may be worth giving them a ring.

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[350zwelgje]

Don't know about avos, have gaz. Put coppergrease on the adjusters and after 2-3 years of use and wedge living outside until now, no problems to be able to adjust. Was happy with the price of the gaz ones (think avos cost less, and rebuild even cheaper then buying new probably), and that the rear is height adjustable to avoid the tires rubbing the wheelarches.

Rob

[number 7]

Try spraying penetrating fluid around the adjusters, and use a pair of pliers to get things moving. Mine usually seize after a while.

7.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for your replies. Would wd40 be a good recommendation for fluid? I've managed to free up one of the rear adjusters with pliers but the other one won't budge at all! My wedge bible will turn up tommorow so I'll check out that otter switch too.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for your replies. Would wd40 be a good recommendation for fluid? I've managed to free up one of the rear adjusters with pliers but the other one won't budge at all! My wedge bible will turn up tommorow so I'll check out that otter switch too.

[SEvans]

borat said:

Thanks for your replies. Would wd40 be a good recommendation for fluid? I've managed to free up one of the rear adjusters with pliers but the other one won't budge at all! My wedge bible will turn up tommorow so I'll check out that otter switch too.

Something like 'plusgas' may be better as it's a proper penetrating oil.

[micha]

WD40 is well known everywhere...even here in germany...lol...but its not a really good thing. try "Rivolta"-Oil, this is the best, better than WD40, Caramba, Sonax, MoS2 and all the things else....