Front shockers

[margomarlin]

Just failed mot on front near side shocker on Margo , my lab cabrio I built in 2006. Any ideas for replacement?

[greyV8pete]

Have a look here.

https://marlinownersclub.com/forum/search?searchJSON=%7B%22keywords%22%3A%22Front+coilover+Cabrio%22%2C%22channel%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22sort%22%3A%7B%22relevance%22%3A%22desc%22%7D%2C%22view%22%3A%22%22%2C%22exclude_type%22%3A%5B%22vBForum_PrivateMessage%22%5D%2C%22has_answer%22%3A%22-1%22%7D&btnSubmit=

[mike woodley]

Hi,
Replaced the front shocks on my CABRIO 9 years ago. posted info to a thread at the time titled "Coil Over Shockers" in 2014.
Here it is as posted, i hope it helps.

I had to change my front shocks earlier this year. I too have AVO shocks. I contacted AVO UK (01604 708101) Caswell Rd. Brackmills Industrial Estate.NORTHAMPTON. NN4 7PW.
I purchased a pair of Aluminium bodied shocks. The AVO stock code was:- APF130/090. Described as :-ALLOY 2.25 SINGLE ADJ POLY BUSH. The cost was £288 delivered 09/06/2014.
The open length is 13 inches, closed 10.5 inches, eye centre to eye centre.
I had previously purchased a new pair of springs, these were AVO stock code:- E9250. Described as:- 2.25 COIL SPRING.
These were 9 inches in height 2.25 ID and rated at 250lb. The cost was £67.68 delivered.
The service I received from AVO was excellent. The staff friendly and very knowledgeable. Delivery very quick.
If doing the work yourself, use good spring compressors, it can be very dangerous removing the springs from the shock bodies. TAKE GREAT CARE.
I have a Rover V8 in my short bodied Cabrio, and the AVO shocks, set at 4 clicks, with the 250lb springs are a great combination.
I hope this helps.

Kind Regards
Mike Woodley

[A_Hogg]

Obviously you need to replace as a pair . Gaz part number is GP6 - 2338

[PeterM]

I reccomend for replacement shock absorber send old unit to Byron with a letter and he will send a suitable replacement, at
Gazzmatic International Ltd.
Rayridge House, Swinborne Road
Burnt Mills Industrial Estate
Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EH
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1268 724585

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They have just made me a pair of front shock absorbers for my cabrio which fitted with no fettling necessary

[fanders]

Evening all,

sad to say the Marlin has failed its MoT on leaking shocks - both front and rear.....currently has Spax fitted so I guess they're what was installed on build in the mid 90's!

I've read through the front shock thread so I think I have a good idea of what I need there but I'm not so sure about the rear shocks - are they the same size as for the front suspension ?

Any assistance gratefully received....

[A_Hogg]

Rears are standard Ford Sierra - your choice on whether to go to the expense of adjustable units

[fanders]

A_Hogg - thanks very much for that I will start looking!

Cheers

[fanders]

Quick update on this - rears are now sorted (Gaz) and looking good. Front shockers / springs bought were Protech and great looking quality parts but have an issue when fitted to the Cabrio - the adjuster on the shock body is at 90deg to where the Spax adjusters were i.e face outwards when installed. They go on ok but when under load and driving the adjusters foul on the upright and take a hit . So we're looking for alternatives now - looks like might have to be Gaz again - or Spax.