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Re: NEW REAR SHOCKS
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:17 pm
by helen&tony
Hi Elze
They usually list both models for a Bongo....I had no trouble from them regarding contact?
As you note, they also do compressors....I must admit to being sorely tempted to get one with a cylinder....I see a set of Nathan Air-Chimes winking at me!
Cheers
Helen
Re: NEW REAR SHOCKS
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:07 pm
by ELZE
helen&tony wrote:Hi Elze
They usually list both models for a Bongo....I had no trouble from them regarding contact?
As you note, they also do compressors....I must admit to being sorely tempted to get one with a cylinder....I see a set of Nathan Air-Chimes winking at me!
Cheers
Helen
Helen
I agree a inline compressor would be a desirable must have but it will have to stay that way. I have a Halfords 12v cigar lighter tyre pump with a gauge which will have to suffice! I notice they are £19 quid cheaper than the one I could not purchase from if you know what I mean?
I have been out and about so now I am back I will give them a call.
Cheers
Re: NEW REAR SHOCKS
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:51 pm
by helen&tony
Hi
I have a couple of compressors like that (fag-lighter plug-ins)...they'll have to do for the moment
Yes...keep trying, as they were very helpful when I got hold of them!
Cheers
Helen
Re: NEW REAR SHOCKS
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 6:25 pm
by ELZE
Simon Jones wrote:One of my rear shocks was leaking so I bought these for £110 which includes a set of filters:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-1 ... 58bfcaadd5
These are the spring assistors to use:
http://air-lift.co.uk/product.php?unique_id=341
You'll need a pair of spring compressors to get the springs out and then spread the coils to slide the bags in. I've got LPG, a rear conversion and sometimes fit a Thule Backup box on the towbar and they help give it a bit of a boost.
Ideally you'd have towbar fitted before the LPG tank otherwise it may now have to be moved / removed and refitted to squeeze the towbar in.
Well Simon,
I purchased the shocks from that link you gave me early last night. surprised when they arrived this afternoon how's that for service? Also when I opened the box as well as shock absorbers there was an air filter, fuel filter and oil filter which I can only imagine were freebies or I got the wrong parcel
who knows?
Thanks again for the info I am well chuffed.
Also spoke to the LPG people yesterday who took a look at the Bongo and declared that the tow bar is not a problem and can be fitted to the rear transom with no alterations at all to LPG system. Result!
Re: NEW REAR SHOCKS
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:04 pm
by Simon Jones
No that's correct: you get a set of free filters as standard. As I've got plenty of filters already I asked them if they could knock a few quid off as I didn't need them but the response was no, so I've got some bits to sell at some point

Re: NEW REAR SHOCKS
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:29 am
by ELZE
Ah-ha! now I understand. Not many give freebies these days so it's a nice gesture but as you say I don't need them either. Just had my full service last month
Anyone want any filters
