Hello
I'm planning to replace my hydragas units (already have new ones) and now i'm wondering what else should i replace same time when car is already lifted ? I already have mike satyr lowering pins to install. So should i replace some bushes, dampers etc?
whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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artful.codger
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Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
New ones? I assume you mean fronts as rears are no longer available unfortunately.
I replaced a blown rear recently and don't think there is much else to replace if you are putting new pins on. But there is always someone with more knowledge than I.
Just wondering why you are replacing them, are they damaged?
I replaced a blown rear recently and don't think there is much else to replace if you are putting new pins on. But there is always someone with more knowledge than I.
Just wondering why you are replacing them, are they damaged?
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Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
yes they are broken, i bought new ones last year but didn't fit them yet because car wasn't on drive.
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redarrow
Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
might need new hydrological pipes yet who knows or the hydrological new ends.
don't no until inspection.
don't no until inspection.
Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
i don't mean just what i need to change. I'm looking for what is useful to change to improve car's handling because i want to do all those now when the car is jacked up.
Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
If you have not done it already, then I would change the dampers for a set of Bilsteins. I had Techspeed fit a set and am well pleased with them. http://www.tech-speed.co.uk
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Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
If the dampers are okay, you might want to have a look at their bushes and check if the washer cups are fitted on the dampers' lower mounting points (part number RYF100430, item # 23 in the pic). This applies to both front and rear suspension.
Also, compliance washers on the rear axle will be worth the work, if the car's jacked up anyway.
Also, compliance washers on the rear axle will be worth the work, if the car's jacked up anyway.
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2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
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2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
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Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
I agree with Geoff - nothing else will necessarily need replacing, but changing the dampers to some recent ones is a good idea and will transform the car's ride and handling. I too have Tech-speed's Bilsteins. Superb. Been on the car over 10 years now! One of the best buys 
Other things to check are bushes - and repalcement to PU items could be considered. Damper bushes fail early, and sorting out the rear compliance bushes as Mykel mentions is a good idea.
Other things to check are bushes - and repalcement to PU items could be considered. Damper bushes fail early, and sorting out the rear compliance bushes as Mykel mentions is a good idea.
Re: whatelse to replace when changing hydragas units
ok! Does anyone have experience about these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-FRONT-REAR-Bu ... 559wt_1139 ?