GAZ shocks question
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lewis s

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5,955 posts

220 months

Wednesday 10th February 2010
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I hear about Nitron shocks needing rebuilds every 2 years or so, what are the recommended times for Gaz shocks, if at all?

Mine have been on the car for 4 years, would i notice any difference getting them rebuilt or serviced, and if i did how much would it roughly cost?

I have emailed Ab Shocks but have yet to receive a reply frown

2Munkys

1,228 posts

266 months

Wednesday 10th February 2010
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I'd contact GAZ directly and expect them to be £30+ a corner. I guess the mileage covered and usage in those four years will be the most important factor and not just the time they've been sat between the springs.

FlipFlopGriff

7,144 posts

276 months

Wednesday 10th February 2010
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Just rebuilt the rear Nitron's on the Griff after nearly 5 years and I think it was the spring giving way and not the damper. Upgraded the springs now. Car is a daily driver so must have done 40k in all weathers.
FFG

Barreti

6,689 posts

266 months

Wednesday 10th February 2010
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Where did you get the springs from FFG, and when you say 'upgraded' what do you mean?

FlipFlopGriff

7,144 posts

276 months

Wednesday 10th February 2010
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Barreti said:
Where did you get the springs from FFG, and when you say 'upgraded' what do you mean?
Springs from Nitron with the rebuild of the damper. Eibach springs, 325 on the rear from memory (but can't remember as its been ages since had them done and still not fitted them yet)
FFG

Edited by FlipFlopGriff on Wednesday 10th February 16:14

.Mark

11,104 posts

305 months

Thursday 11th February 2010
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Had some Gaz fitted just before Christmas and was told a rebuild might be good in about 5 years. Although I suppose it may depend on miles driven and wet/dry ratio's?