Clevis on shock absorber

[10 CYL]

My rear shock absorber is attached to something called a clevis which is cracked, does anyone possibly have one available? 1997 gts

Thanks
Nigel

[GTSDave]

Just searched the '97 parts catalogue and cannot find any reference to anything with that name... What is it?

[GTSDave]

Wikipedia entry for the description of a Clevis Pin... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clevis_pin

Clevis Joints: http://www.springfix.co.uk/products/clevis-joints....

From the above descriptions I am assuming that it could be the bolt through the bottom, or could be bottom part of the shock?

[ViperGTS99]

[GTSDave]

Same drawing I have been looking at... Unfortunately I still have no idea which bit we are talking about?

Edited by GTSDave on Thursday 3rd September 14:58

[10 CYL]

It is no 24 on the drawing, and both sides are cracked unfortunately.
and thanks for all the effort you are all putting in it is appreciated.

thanks

Nigel

Edited by 10 CYL on Thursday 3rd September 15:11

Edited by 10 CYL on Thursday 3rd September 15:12

[fishboy]

i think thats a new shock!

[ViperGTS99]

http://www.donscharfautomotive.net/

[GTSDave]

No 24 is the main rear shock bracket and is essentially a one piece unit with the spring etc.

There is a guy based at Silverstone who may be able to source a new part via Koni and/or rebuild it... (I am assuming that the GenII Shocks were Koni parts as per GenI, although they are very different to the GenI - Baz will be able to confirm this)

Try either of these for Koni Workshops:

Sportsline Suspension, Brackley Northants, Jon Slenzak, 01280-702633

Raceline Suspension, Newbury Berkshire, Paul Drake, 07759-438510


The only other option is new or second hand parts from the States unless you get lucky and find someone over here with a spare I'm afraid.

Edited by GTSDave on Thursday 3rd September 15:23

[fishboy]

GTSDave said:

No 24 is the main rear shock bracket and is essentially a one piece unit with the spring etc.

There is a guy based at Silverstone who may be able to source a new part via Koni and/or rebuild it... (I am assuming that the GenII Shocks were Koni parts as per GenI, although they are very different to the GenI - Baz will be able to confirm this)

Try either of these for Koni Workshops:

Sportsline Suspension, Brackley Northants, Jon Slenzak, 01280-702633

Raceline Suspension, Newbury Berkshire, Paul Drake, 07759-438510


The only other option is new or second hand parts from the States unless you get lucky and find someone over here with a spare I'm afraid.

Edited by GTSDave on Thursday 3rd September 15:23

oooohhh get him !!

[GTSDave]

As a further thought, if you buy a replacement or get yours rebuilt, it would probably be worth getting both sides done at the same time in order to avoid any imbalance between the rear shocks which could cause handling issues if one is stiffer than the other.

[GTSDave]

fishboy said:

oooohhh get him !!

Go and play quietly over there... The adults are talking!

[10 CYL]

I assume the broken bit (no24) would come with a new set of shock absorbers?

Thanks

Nigel

[GTSDave]

10 CYL said:

I assume the broken bit (no24) would come with a new set of shock absorbers?

Thanks

Nigel

Yes, part 24 on that picture is part of the shock, the shock and spring are essentially a one piece unit, (although the springs can be replaced/changed).

I just spoke to Baz and he has confirmed that the GenII shocks are Koni, so one of the guys noted above may well be able to help in re-building it or know where to get hold of a replacement of that part of the shock in order to rebuild it.

[Dr-Bob]

KONI in Silverstone are very helpfull..

Had a set fully rebuilt by them for a Gen1...

Part 24 does unscrew fom unit.. Don't know if it is available seperate though......

Edited by Dr-Bob on Thursday 3rd September 16:08

[ViperDave]

now he has owned two generations of viper he thinks he can have two positions in the club, watch out baz our VP is going for TD also

[Dr-Bob]

I did notice that... Getting a bit big for his size 4 boots i think......

[GTSDave]

ViperDave said:

now he has owned two generations of viper he thinks he can have two positions in the club, watch out baz our VP is going for TD also

LOL! Don't you start! I just had Fishboy on the phone suggesting the same thing!

[ViperGTS99]

That piece is massive!
How do you crack it?

[Ginja]

Unfortunately the roads in the UK appear to be the first thing that's been left when the council budgets have been cut, many of them are now nothing more than slalom events. In fairness though coming back from Germany this weekend we came across a road in Belgium that made our roads look like gems!