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broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best one

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:06 pm
by dnitu001
Bongo has developed a nod.

on stopping seems to keep moving.

On pushing down on the van at each corner the rear passenger side seems the worst. moving more than the other corners

So my question has my rear shock gone?

Which one is the current best to replace with with?

happy to keep it as designed, don't need to move the fridge and plates any faster they rattle and the milk turns to butter :lol:

thanks for any help you can offer
david

Re: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:29 pm
by mikeonb4c
Check also that antiroll bar bushes haven't broken, droplinks also. If it is the shocker then replace both sides for balanced handling.

Re: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:47 pm
by Simon Jones
I've used these and they're fine: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-1 ... XQOT5RAprn

These are cheaper but will do the same thing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-F ... SwZ1lWeQRw

Re: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:38 pm
by dnitu001
Thanks Simon

Just the info I was after that those two ebayer are OK.

Any other options people have tried would be greatful to hear.

Re: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:27 pm
by philpdr
The mechanic who looks after my Bongo has used the guys in Oldham for years and really rates them.