Edd, I have replaced the rear shock absorbers many times, using the same bolts & no issues at all.Hello,
I need to replace the rear shocks. I know the lower bolt is replaceable item, but wanted to know if the top two bolts in the mount need to be renewed too.
Thank you all.
Are stretch bolts not rated with tensile strength markings?Take the bolts out and look at them. Are they stretch bolts or standard 10.9 high tensile? My money is on them being the latter, I would reuse them.
I personally wouldn't replace the lower bolt either; your choice though. I know that one is a standard 10.9, replaced both on my 89 Golf and A2, same part number, not torque to yield.
We should probably create a thread for this subject. For the first time ever this last week I have removed what I think are stretch bolts from any car I have owned. They came from the A2s rocker shaft and injector clamps. I don’t recall tensile markings, Ill take a look later.Are stretch bolts not rated with tensile strength markings?
I know Mercedes always supplied all bolts when doing shockers on sprinters under warranty. Top mounts bolts are M8 10.9 with a sexy inbuilt washer (I don't get out much lol)
We should probably create a thread for this subject.
I don’t recall tensile markings, Ill take a look later.
I would get a Sachs 316991 and replace the defective shocker. Probably not going to be a popular suggestion but I'd put two new on the next time one fails.So checked the car and oh dear one shock is doing nothing and the other is almost brand new sachs 316991. Who changes one shock!! And how did they buy just one!!
Im struggling to find just one at moment but thats my plan now cheers..I would get a Sachs 316991 and replace the defective shocker. Probably not going to be a popular suggestion but I'd put two new on the next time one fails.
Perfect I would never have thought of switching sides! So its done 20K miles since being fitted so fairly fresh...thnak you for the link.Let me give you the full details of what I would have done.
I'd check the last MOT before I bought the car, that is probably when was fitted. Is it new in terms of miles then I would keep it.
If it is not on the passenger side I would move it there.
I would fit the new one on the drivers side. Drivers side shockers are worked harder because the driver, engine and fuel tank are all on the same side of the car. Unlike in Germany where they were designed.
It won't be long before the damping is equal. The drivers side, the new one, may wear out first.
Bad practice though, make sure you are comfortable.
A bit pricy https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40403815...vOsHhCc1u3V5GbktbTFQ0eMLvN9VhksRoCr34QAvD_BwE