Would 172,182 shocks fit a 1.2 16v???

[G_2500]

I have a 2003 1.2 16v Extreme and was wondering if standard shock absorbers from a 172,182 0r cup would fit???

I think the bolt spacing on my shocks are 58mm but not 100% sure.

I replaced the standard springs with some spax ones which dropped it by 60mm with it still on the standard shocks... that was about 2 years ago now.

Also dose anyone know of anywere that shortens shock abrorbers at all?

http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/G_2500/My Car/?start=all

 

[G_2500]

anyone?

 

[davebem]

No they wont, they wont match up to your hubs, they may even heighten your car as they are rated at the front for a bigger heavier engine.

 

[G_2500]

cool didnt think they would but thought i may aswel ask incase... cheers

 

[mx1_champ]

you need hubs mate , then you need calipers and discs etc aswell .

 

[G_2500]

sounds a but much just for just to put 172/182 shocks on...

 

[G_2500]

Would i be correct in my theory...

replacing the standard springs with spax 60mm would have only lowered the ride height by 60mm therefore compressing the shock absorbers also by 60mm... its the shocks whick dampen the force from bumps in the road not the springs.. The shock absorbers being compressed an extra 60mm before even going over a bump makes them want to compress an extra 60mm through the end of the shock leading to a larger impact therefore spliting the shock absorber or leakage

Thats just a theory of mine... im no expert... but would this be correct

 

[G_2500]

should i go for some 60mm drop pi shocks???

went on the pi site and found the 60mm pi suspension kit with shock and springs
http://www.pi-suspension.co.uk/p1320147.htm

only i dont need the springs and cant find just the shocks on their own... (im sure they used to be on there before they changed the site but cant remember the part numbers for back and front)

 

[G_2500]

found these but the front ones say (excl 1.2 & 20 16v)
http://www.pi-suspension.co.uk/p1260082.htm
http://www.pi-suspension.co.uk/p1260083.htm