Raider Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 After replacing the rear springs on my TR7 the offside KYB shock absorber leaked oil when I returned the car to the ground.Looks like I need a new pair of shocks - they are the same as Triumph 2000 ones.If I go for adjustables what should I buy and what setting should I use (uprated 200lbs springs fitted). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Koni's, or Spaxhttp://www.ldparts.co.uk/shop/shop.php?c=viewproduct&pid=173&cat=41&sid=sidb89da06f4b8d72946ac1492435833fachttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Stag-2500-NEW-PAIR-of-Spax-rear-shock-absorbers-/350820436512?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ATriumph%7CModel%3A2.5+PI&hash=item51ae870a20#ht_487wt_721 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Crikey - didn't realise the price was that high nowadays :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 'fraid so. Koni's are even more :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 AVO and GAZ a bit cheaper at about 155.00 a pairhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR7-TR8-AVO-Adjustable-Rear-Shock-Absorbers-/181092295458?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a29f12322#ht_109wt_1161http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GSA374-GAZ-TR7A bit more cheaper here:http://garry.motorsportworld.co.uk/framefixsbc2.asp?page=3&make=Triumph&model=TR7&year=&engine=&keywords=&ProdGroup=Performance%20Suspension&ProdSubGroup=Shock%20Absorbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I scream Koni`s..... :BAlbeit we have AVO`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Don't go for the AVO's as they are to long, and I had two Spax sets and they both were ... euhh ... rubbish after only a few years.Maybe both got their act sorted by now, but I won't try them ever.And as Koni's seem to be getting scarce (as in unobtainable) I'd go for GAZ or KYB, as the general consensus on them is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 michael_charlton wrote:I scream Koni`s..... :BIt used to be possible to contact them directly with any questions, but that service has gone.And they don't list saloon or TR7 shock absorbers anymore.They are part of ITT now, so I fear the worst, it looks like another perfectly good company is going down the drain soon :-/On the other hand maybe there still is some hope left according to Neil Revington's website (not cheap though but as ever you get what you pay for ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxbodger Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Quote:Don't go for the AVO's as they are to long, and I had two Spax sets and they both were ... euhh ... rubbish after only a few years.I beg to differ!On 12/05/1988 an axle set of spax adjustables cost £54.00 so they've always been pricey...however regarding reliability, the receipt for them came with the pile of papers I got with my car. They're still on there, the yellow paint is flaking off and there's some rust on the outside but the adjusters are still working and the shocks still work fine. Regarding adjustment, start soft and work up until you find a setting you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_343 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Not sure if your after a pair for your 77 or 82 TR7 but here is some for the 77 one http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1279997&parttype=7556 £75.82inc postage for a pair. KYB Brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 That's a good price.I have, however, gone for non adjustable like the KYBs I had before.These Spax were on offer at Rimmers and slightly cheaper than KYBs I had seen in the UK so I'll see if I have done the right thing. If budget constraints weren't there I think It would have gone for GAZ.As I needed other bits at the same time (including for my Rover) I didn't have to pay two lots of postage if I had bought from two suppliershttp://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GSA374-UR-TR7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Martin,Good choice that, you going for the KYB.I have them on my saloon and they seem fine. I have found them to offer good damping and are one less thing to worry about. Correct spring rates and a quality damper like the KYB will be more than adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 michael_charlton wrote:I scream Koni`s..... :B Contacted Koni on this one and they confirmed that they don't do TR7 shock absorbers anymore :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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