45mm/51// struts/shocks

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choppa7
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Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:53 pm

Hey fellas,

I've just replaced the front shocks on my 318. I've since sourced some 51mm struts which I'll be fitting once I've given them a clean up.

I'm sure I remember reading that you can use the shocks for the smaller struts in the larger ones as long as you use the correct retaining collar on the strut top. Is this right or will i have to fork out for another set of new shocks?

I'm not planning any engine changes in the near future, I'm just after some better suspension at the minute.

Cheers
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kilrone
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Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:40 pm

you will be needing new shocks
choppa7
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Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:54 pm

Bugger, I thought you could get inserts which would act as a spacer :?
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