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Lee Weaver
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Shock Absorbers

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Hi All,
I need to purchase new shock absorbers for my T25 Karmann Cheetah can anyone recommend a good make and place to purchase please?

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I'd look no further than Brickwerks, take your pick depending on your budget.

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T3luestar wrote:I'd look no further than Brickwerks, take your pick depending on your budget.

Thanks :wink:

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I can recommend Bilstein B4 shocks with AVO -50mm springs (from Brickwerks) - may have to wait for stock.

Damper - T3 / Front / Bilstein / B4 Gas
Damper - T3 / Rear / Bilstein B4 Gas

Spring Set - T3 / -50mm / AVO
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As above, exactly what i have on my bus. Recommended.

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Wouldn't a coachbuilt have different shocks to standard? HD?
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DoubleOSeven wrote:I can recommend Bilstein B4 shocks with AVO -50mm springs (from Brickwerks) - may have to wait for stock.

Damper - T3 / Front / Bilstein / B4 Gas
Damper - T3 / Rear / Bilstein B4 Gas

Spring Set - T3 / -50mm / AVO

:ok Thanks

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hubcap61 wrote:As above, exactly what i have on my bus. Recommended.

1984 Caravelle 1.9 DG


:ok Thanks

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Lee Weaver wrote:
DoubleOSeven wrote:I can recommend Bilstein B4 shocks with AVO -50mm springs (from Brickwerks) - may have to wait for stock.

Damper - T3 / Front / Bilstein / B4 Gas
Damper - T3 / Rear / Bilstein B4 Gas

Spring Set - T3 / -50mm / AVO

:ok Thanks

I have AVO adjustable shocks (had them a while now) with Elbech (40mm) springs (Brickwerks), though if I have any further issues with the AVO's, I will go Bilstein gas, as heard they are very good.
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