Shock Absorber refurbishment

rob05170 · Jun 24, 2016

Does anyone know of a reputable place in the mainland UK where I can get rear shocks refurbished on my 4200 Coupe (skyhook). Don't really want to have to pay for brand new shocks due to hefty price tag!

CatmanV2 · Jun 24, 2016

I think David Askew got tooled up to skyhook ones.

C

rob05170 · Jun 24, 2016

Thanks, I tried him last year but back then he could not assist. Maybe he's recently got tooled up then?

CatmanV2 · Jun 24, 2016

rob05170 said:
Thanks, I tried him last year but back then he could not assist. Maybe he's recently got tooled up then?

Hmm. I *thought* it had been longer than that. There's certainly a guy on ebay that does an exchange quite reasonably. I thought that was a 'name' as well. Maybe Performance Parts (I think it is) in Ireland.

C

rob05170 · Jun 24, 2016

Yes, seen his advert on ebay already. I believe the shocks are made by Bilstein and have read a thread they used to refurb 4200 shocks at a very reasonable price. Think they are based in Leicester so will give them a call next week.

redsonnylee · Jun 24, 2016

rob05170 said:
Yes, seen his advert on ebay already. I believe the shocks are made by Bilstein and have read a thread they used to refurb 4200 shocks at a very reasonable price. Think they are based in Leicester so will give them a call next week.

Let me know how you get on as one of mine is leaking - cheers

Zep · Jun 24, 2016

This is the one you mean I think.... http://www.premierperformancecarparts.co.uk/Shock_Absorber_Refurbishment.html

CatmanV2 said:
Hmm. I *thought* it had been longer than that. There's certainly a guy on ebay that does an exchange quite reasonably. I thought that was a 'name' as well. Maybe Performance Parts (I think it is) in Ireland.

C

CatmanV2 · Jun 24, 2016

Zep said:
This is the one you mean I think.... http://www.premierperformancecarparts.co.uk/Shock_Absorber_Refurbishment.html

Thankyou young Zep. And PPC are known on here. I've dealt with them most satisfactorily myself.

C

alfatwo · Jun 24, 2016

redsonnylee said:
Let me know how you get on as one of mine is leaking - cheers

3200's are different Tony!

Dave

Zep · Jun 24, 2016

Do I still qualify as young? Great

CatmanV2 said:
Thankyou young Zep. And PPC are known on here. I've dealt with them most satisfactorily myself.

C

redsonnylee · Jun 24, 2016

alfatwo said:
3200's are different Tony!

Dave

Thanks, so can they not be refurbished.

rob05170 · Jun 24, 2016

Yes I will post back if I have any success with Bilstein in Leicester. Any other suggestions from members will be welcome on this subject.

alfatwo · Jun 24, 2016

redsonnylee said:
Thanks, so can they not be refurbished.

Not a problem, David Askew Â£120 each or may be a little more now. Best done in the winter months when you can strip out the suspension at your leisure

Dave

redsonnylee · Jun 24, 2016

alfatwo said:
Not a problem, David Askew Â£120 each or may be a little more now. Best done in the winter months when you can strip out the suspension at your leisure

Dave

Thanks Dave, much less than I expected

rob05170 · Jun 24, 2016

Thanks for that info Dave. Valuable information for all members!

rob05170 · Jun 25, 2016

Update from David Askew who has just replied to say that he only does shock refurbs for the 3200 and NOT the 4200. Any other members know of anywhere in the mainland UK that refurbs 4200 shocks?

rob05170 · Jun 27, 2016

Update. Spoke to the guys at Bilstein (Leicester), they do indeed refurbish 4200 shocks providing the piston rod is serviceable and is not pitted or scored excessivley. At present they do not have any new pistons rods should yours need rwplacing. Price of refurb is Â£80 + vat.

Zep · Jun 27, 2016

Now that is good to know. I would have done mine when they were off the car for that price!

RJ237 · Jun 27, 2016

rob, could you provide a link to their web page or a phone#?
Thanks, Ron

rob05170 · Jun 27, 2016

Link for Bilstein: https://www.yell.com/biz/thyssenkrupp-bilstein-gmbh-leicester-3583759/

I got through to them on contact number : 01455 283407 though there is a different number on the above link. Spoke to David Masters who appeared very knowledgable on the Maserati shocks.

Hope this helps

thanks

Rob

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