Help needed

[Dwood]

Hi have a 2000 1.7 puma and need to change the shocks and springs and wondered what people have or reccomend please.

Also need new exhaust system and brakes ? What are people's thoughts and advice on what to get

 

[The Arch Bishop]

KYB for standard shock replacement and original Ford springs for OE ride and looks. KYBs are a quality replacement and lots have used them (me included) - http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=20952 although the guide shows me fitting Eibach -30mm springs that I just couldn't get into - I swapped back to standard springs in the end.

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

Second that! I also use KYB Excell and OEM springs. Very good combo, IMHO

 

[Dwood]

Cheers all where can I get them from and rough idea on fitting price ?

Also got new wing on today and new headlights bulbs. Just need brake pads and discs, full exhaust system, service and mot and almost there before car gets full detail and engine bay cleaned

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

I got them at my place, but since I live in Croatia, somehow I doubt that would be a valuable info to you.......

 

[The Arch Bishop]

Think I bought mine on eBay - budget around £200 for a full shocks on their own - not sure on fitting though I'm afraid. You need to make sure you get the correct fitting for the rears though. Year 2000 would likely be eye fitting rather than fork, unless the beam has been changed at some point.

However, while they're being changed, it's worth getting top mounts for all four corners and top bearings (cheapest I found was from ford themselves) to do the job properly.

 

[YOG]

Reasonable price here (these are for eye mount rear):
https://www.buypartsby.co.uk/basket/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[The Arch Bishop]

Slightly quicker link - http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/FOR...spension/shock-absorbers/kyb-shock-absorbers/

KYB top mount kits are expensive, so I'd look else where. They do come with the bearings, but one of the ones I received was full of grit and knackered. As said, the bearings were about £5 from Ford themselves.

 

[Wilge]

Have you tried Euro car parts they have lots of parts on offer

Sachs Shock AbsorberPart No.: 635590510 List Price £94.79
Was £83.94
Now £59.94 Save 29%
(Online and Click & Collect price only) (Priced Per Shock Absorber)

 

[Dwood]

Thanks people have ordered them from euro car parts now for brakes and exhaust lol