FTO AUSTRALIA

hey guys, well im 1/3 of the way through putting my new shocks in....
this is easy and not easy at the same time. i say 1/3 as the rears are all done but i think the fronts will take most of the time...
pics comming soon!

how much for a set of kyb shocks? which model you using? and where you get it from ? mine one is totally dead !!

ok, they are in. what a misson. was really easy one i got to the last one. learnt some great things along the way...
For anyone reference, part numbers are:
Front L: 334154
Front R: 334155
Rears: 341140
All KYB Excel-G Shocks
Great ride, nice and smooth but harder than factory shocks. very happy for the money...cheapest place on earth to get these is Precision Auto spares: 02 93166800.
around $400 for the full set!

Hehe my set arrived on Friday Will be putting them in this Sat!

frozenwaffles wrote:ok, they are in. what a misson. was really easy one i got to the last one. learnt some great things along the way...
For anyone reference, part numbers are:
Front L: 334154
Front R: 334155
Rears: 341140
All KYB Excel-G Shocks
Great ride, nice and smooth but harder than factory shocks. very happy for the money...cheapest place on earth to get these is Precision Auto spares: 02 93166800.
around $400 for the full set!

fuk thats cheap! they are not adjustable?

They've got plenty of other good stuff at the right price there too! Distributor for DBA as well

I have always wanted to do a replacement of shockies, just so i can say that i have done it. I am sure it is easy, like everything, with the right tools..

$400 is a nice price too for a set of new quality shockies.....

wish i had a hoist..( i am sure everyone does!)

the thing is...when you are as skilled as me you dont need a hoist to put in shocks. plus i saved myself a fortune, learned something new, learned a lot about my car and how things work.
its as easy as putting in a bolt!

frozenwaffles wrote:the thing is...when you are as skilled as me you dont need a hoist to put in shocks. plus i saved myself a fortune, learned something new, learned a lot about my car and how things work.
its as easy as putting in a bolt!

Then perhaps a DIY guide is in order, since you are an expert

but dont you need to compress the springs etc...

i obviously do not know..but am keen to learn

Lenny wrote:but dont you need to compress the springs etc...

i obviously do not know..but am keen to learn

You do need to compress the springs... but a $35 dollar pair of spring compressors from your local auto shop will do the job nicely. You dont have to compress them on the car, its when you get the whole strut out & want to remove the strut tops

nah man, I just squished em down with my bare hands! aaarrrrrrgggghhhhh
he he its all getting a bit funny...
Lenny...if you need a hand with anything let me know. i'd be more than happy to help guide you in the right directions... there are plenty of people willing to help out here too. Cars are just like lego, its really not that hard. plenty of research goes a long way. its very satisfying knowing how everything works on your car and knowing you did some of it yourself. its also important to know when you need help and ask for it...

i had a number of other issues....so i needed some more adavnaced help....I don't think its quite right still...one or 2 noises left and it will be perfect...heheh.

new tyres go a long way in your suspension woes....

I didnt need spring compressors for factory shocks/springs. Didnt appear to be a big load on them.

As Bennoz said - they're not hard to come by anway.

One of these days i would like to replace the shocks and all the arm bushes at the front.

Might have to employ some guidence with this. Getting sick of paying mechanics $$$$ and not necessarily getting the best of work done...

frozenwaffles wrote:ok, they are in. what a misson. was really easy one i got to the last one. learnt some great things along the way...
For anyone reference, part numbers are:
Front L: 334154
Front R: 334155
Rears: 341140
All KYB Excel-G Shocks
Great ride, nice and smooth but harder than factory shocks. very happy for the money...cheapest place on earth to get these is Precision Auto spares: 02 93166800.
around $400 for the full set!

I just ring Precision today, according to the parts number, the front pair is for Volvo V40... it's sounds a bit funny to me, and they told me it come in struct for the front as well ? For those who already bought and fitted, could you please confirm the parts number for me and also are they prefectly fit? the rear one is for Mitsubishi Mirage with the shocks only, I think this sounds more sense to me !! Thanks for everyone's help, just want to confirm and don't want to order wrong parts.

hi mate, these are the correct part numbers. if you want to ring the importer, ring roadsafe nsw...
http://www.roadsafensw.com.au
the will confirm the part numbers for you.
plus i have them in my car now and bennoz is fitting today i think...

Confirmed they are the right part numbers. The rears are the same as a Mitsubishi mirage. The shock are not just inserts they are complete strut assemblies - this is what you get:

Thanks very much for everyone's help, it makes me more confidence to order the parts now, would like the check anyone know the parts # for the dust cover for the shocks? ( the plastic bit sits between the spring and the shocks, coz mine one is damaged as well !!

You guys are very helpful !!

Thanks again !!

Hey Bennoz,

Anychance of a blow-by-blow piccie DIY for this one...i know it would be a pain, i am keen to do this myself and also new drop links and whiteline sways front and rear...

Bout time i stepped up and bypassed the mechanic and did things my way *sings!! )