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Im considering replacing the rear 3stage shock absorbers on my sportrak. Sporty's age and diahatsu price suggests the job is best done by replacing with non-diahatsu shocks and then disabling the 3stage electrics.:shocked:
So what shock absorber technical specification/length have members used to replace their roting gas tubes?
REAR SHOCKS
I HAVE JUST FITTED NEW SHOCKS TO THE REAR OF MY SPORTY. I COULDNT AFFORD THE 3 STAGE SHOCKS SO LOOKED AROUND AND FOUND THAT YOU CAN BUY NON ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS FOR THE SPORTY 1992 ELXi FOR APPROX £37 EACH. THEY ARE A BIT LARGER THAN 3 STAGE,BUT ARE DESIGNED FOR THIS CAR AND IM HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM.I BOUGHT THEM FROM A STANDARD CAR PARTS SHOP. I ALSO HAD THESE SAME SHOCKS FITTED TO THE FRONT OF CAR TWO WEEKS LATER.IM A BIT UNSURE IF THESE ARE CORRECT FOR FRONT THOUGH COS NOW WHEN I HIT A BUMP THE CAR SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE ITS GROUNDING OUT.I WAS TOLD THESE WERE RIGHT BUT IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME ANY ADVICE THAT WOULD BE GREAT.