Just trying to identify what I've got !
A set of Gaz shocks and springs were fitted in 2019. Haven't pulled a wheel off yet (sorry!) but I can see red springs.
This ring any bells with anybody ?
Only things I can find online are all black coloured springs so wondered whether these were different for some reason ?
Going to investigate further tomorrow........
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Gaz Shocks and red springs......
by simonbuk » Sat 11.05.2024, 21:53
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Re: Gaz Shocks and red springs......
by dapinky » Sun 12.05.2024, 08:31
GAZ shocks for the M100 are designed to be used with 'standard' springs, as opposed to the 'normal' coil-over sized springs of 2 1/4"...... so unless the shocks were a "special order" then the springs should be standard (at least in dimension, if not in rate/colour).
I used to have a manufacturer who would make me up various lengths and rates of springs as a 'special order' when I was building and competing in race/rally series, but these days it is an expensive endeavour to get them made in small batches. As such, I would expect them to be Original springs, stripped and painted..... or standard replacement, painted - but it could be anything!
I used to have a manufacturer who would make me up various lengths and rates of springs as a 'special order' when I was building and competing in race/rally series, but these days it is an expensive endeavour to get them made in small batches. As such, I would expect them to be Original springs, stripped and painted..... or standard replacement, painted - but it could be anything!
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Just the one now, but this one's mine! - and it will be finished eventually..... - but also temporary custodian of a project until it is finished enough for Angie to drive it
...oh, and a 2006 Freelander destined for the jungles of The Gambia - 4500 miles across roads, desert and tracks - what could possibly go wrong?
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Re: Gaz Shocks and red springs......
by simonbuk » Sun 12.05.2024, 21:44
Looks like the discussion about fitting adjustable shocks and springs never came to anything (these are some print outs of email discussion when my car was being re-fitted).
Looks to me like standard shocks with red springs
I'll upload a photo when i can reduce them enough in size,etc,etc.
I had a previous MOT mentioning about 'slight misting' of oil on one of them and again this time around. Surprised if they have started to leak in 5 years with hardly any mileage - but then i just don't know what got fitted (maybe some old originals were put back on).
Shame i didn't find a set of Gaz adjustables but hey ho, never mind !!
Intrigued to know what 'red ones' are though
Looks to me like standard shocks with red springs
I'll upload a photo when i can reduce them enough in size,etc,etc.
I had a previous MOT mentioning about 'slight misting' of oil on one of them and again this time around. Surprised if they have started to leak in 5 years with hardly any mileage - but then i just don't know what got fitted (maybe some old originals were put back on).
Shame i didn't find a set of Gaz adjustables but hey ho, never mind !!
Intrigued to know what 'red ones' are though
Black S2 No.357
Aqua Blue S2 No.385
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Aqua Blue S2 No.385
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