Rear shocks and springs

[bongo bongo]

Hi,the rear of my bongo is in need of some TLC, has anybody sourced where you can get replacement shocks and springs from, patern parts or originals
Thanks in advance Paul

[mikeonb4c]

It's defo. been discussed on here before but a long time ago. Someone did source generic shocks as replacements. have a search on here while you are waiting for someone who knows to add a post!

[missfixit70]

From the compatible parts database

I think that it would be useful to include this kind of info too ( from BigD and Flippa)

Procomp make a compatible rear shock absorber for the bongo, 2X ES3000 (part number 320500)


These are available from http://www.explorerprocomp.co.uk

Have you checked the likes of Bellhill, Bongobits etc?

[Bongo bus]

Hi,the rear of my bongo is in need of some TLC, has anybody sourced where you can get replacement shocks and springs from, patern parts or originals
Thanks in advance Paul

Hi,
You could try Transhock in Birmingham. They came up trumps for a friend the other year with his Jap import that nobody else had parts for in their books.

Transhock Distribution
Unit 1
Arden Industrial Estate
Arden Road
Saltley
Birmingham
B8 1DL

Tel: 0121 322 4200
Fax: 0121 327 6239
E-mail: [email protected]

[helen&tony]

Hi
There was a thread a while back, as Mike said, and I noted this link from it :
http://www.taec.nl/monroe/
Search that site for Mazda Commercial e-series 84-97 single rear wheel, and, apparently that is the fitment.
One thing I would say, is that I 'phoned the chap at Bellhill some time ago, to ask whether there are any up-rated springs and shocks available, and he said that Mazda originals are the best he'd seen so far. If you hunt around, you'll easily find new shocks, but brand new springs you may have a problem with....there is, however a member in Japan who may source them for you
Cheers
Helen

[The Great Pretender]

Hi,the rear of my bongo is in need of some TLC, has anybody sourced where you can get replacement shocks and springs from, patern parts or originals
Thanks in advance Paul

Why do you think you need replacements?

Can you explain what your problem is?

[mvous]

Hi
My Bongo has always had a saggy bottom It seemed to sit low at the back even when there was no load in, and under load it always bottomed out on dips and bumps in the road. It was quite low mileage when I got it and I was told the suspension was fine and that it's common for Bongo's to bottom out under load. I carry quite a bit of weight in the Bongo on a daily basis and I also tow a caravan, the bottoming out made me cringe so last week I had some spring assistors fitted as per those listed in the members fact sheets from Marcle Leisure. They instantly cured the problem, and I am very pleased with the improvement in the handling and the fact that the Bongo is visably now lifted at the back end . They are air assisted with a range of 5 to 35 PSI and the two induvidual valves I've had located in the side door step are very easy to pump up with a bycycle track pump (with gauge) or digital air compressor. I'm running with 10 PSI empty, 20 under load and will go to 25 or 30 with the caravan attached.
This could be the solution for you too They were around £140 quid plus 2 hours labour to fit as I'm a complete numpty when it comes to mechanics.
Hope you get sorted with yours

[dandywarhol]

I also fitted air assisters - Airlift 2000 directly from the States - great piece of kit and at 15 psi they only come into their own when on undulating roads with weight in the back.
The previous comments about stock dampers seems right too - I thought I might need new dampers but they're coping well with the airbags.

[bongo bongo]

Hi thanks for all the replys,like mvous my bongo has a sagging bottom and bottoming out when loaded(often have cycle carrier with four bikes on and four lads and kit in bongo)so maybe the air assist option is a possibility,have tried bell hill they only had second hand shocks and springs and didn't really reccomend them,and bongo bits said they could get originals £110 each for springs and £65 each for shocks was hoping for a cheaper option.
Paul

[dandywarhol]

Sorry, meant Airlift 1000

http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.html

I used kit no.80777 and 4 spacers no. 09112, one above and below the bag.

Theres a road I take to Kinlochrannoch up through the Sma' Glen and a particular quick section always had the bumpstops crashing - enen with the back end light. Now with gear on board and bikes dangling off the back the back end is planted and the dampers cope well on the rebound

[Veg_Ian]

As stated earlier in this thread, you can get direct replacement shocks for about £33 each. These are procomp sport shocks from Explorer UK. I posted the info a couple of years ago and know of at least two others that have also fitted them so the part numbers and details should show up in at least one search.

[waycar8]

As stated earlier in this thread, you can get direct replacement shocks for about £33 each. These are procomp sport shocks from Explorer UK. I posted the info a couple of years ago and know of at least two others that have also fitted them so the part numbers and details should show up in at least one search.

http://www.explorerprocomp.co.uk/acatal ... mpers.html these?

[Veg_Ian]

There you go, thanks to my (beautiful ??) assistant. Give them a ring if in any doubt. They are very helpful. You can also choose from a variety of colours for the rubber gaitor. They even do pink if you want to show your feminine side. Although why the choice in colours beats me, who is going to see them anyway?

[mikeonb4c]

I'd love to fit Airlift things like Dandy has (£ permitting). Is it a difficult DIY job though? How / Where do you point the fill-up nozzles for easy access?

[Veg_Ian]

I think you route them through to a nozzle fitted behind the jack/tool cubby hole in the side door, step Mike.