suspension dampers

alectroll · Post by **alectroll** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:47 pm

Hi all, does anyone know where i can purchase decent (ie cheapish) dampers for my van. Ideally i'd be looking for some slightly upgraded ones as the van has a large-ish conversion in the back.
Thanks all.

apole · Post by **apole** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:09 pm

How about air assistors in the rear coils. A few of us have them and they work well.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... t=lowering

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:18 pm

Thought of airbags?

http://www.mad-suspension.co.uk/MAD_MOTOR.pdf

alectroll · Post by **alectroll** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:05 pm

this is what i'm looking for, for a decent price. ie less than £75 each!!

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:27 am

I know what you're looking for but as you've added additional weight to the van then additional/upgraded springs are what you really need IMO - the original dampers more than cope.

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:27 am

Alec, Have you got a part number for the dampers you are after?

alectroll · Post by **alectroll** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:32 am

Cheers Dandy, thanks for the advice. The bottom bush has started to go on them so they need replacing as well as airbags as you suggest.

Dave the part number is S10H28700C

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:59 am

I'll see if I can find them in the trade at a better price. What manufacturer are they?

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:11 am

Ah, I see, that is a Mazda part number.

alectroll · Post by **alectroll** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:13 am

I sourced the number from the lushproject link on the Techie page on here, are there any compatible parts from other vehicles at all?

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:19 am

Not sure - I expect there are though - I know that there is a part number compatibility page on here somewhere, but I'm not sure where.

(Awaits the advice of a knowledgeable one........)

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:33 am

OK, found the part number list. No alternative vehicles listed, but a couple of non-mazda part numbers.

Also a mention, not confirmed, that the bongo and transit share the rear suspension layout.

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:39 am

Alec,

http://www.explorerprocomp.co.uk/acatal ... S3000.html - you need part number 320500, £38.10 each (inc VAT)

I'm also waiting for my mate to come back to me with trade prices......

alectroll · Post by **alectroll** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:57 am

Excellent, now thats a lot better price!! Not that i'm a skinflint or anything...................

dave_aber · Post by **dave_aber** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:23 am

Not only cheaper, but they are gas-assisted which might be enough to give your rear end a help with the weight.

These Pro Comp ones are used by all the 4x4 types, I think the Bongo ones also fit a Suzuki SJ (Although I'm ashamed to admit anything in common with a barbie jeep!).

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