adrianb 0 Posted March 1, 2018 Does anyone know where I can get replacement gas front cortina shock absorbers from. They used to be available quite widely but I cant find any now. I can still get the oil ones but not the gas. I dont want the expensive adjustable ones. Ive tried them in the past and they dont seem to last for more than a few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted March 1, 2018 Ebay regularly has them,a good car spares/motor fa tours should be able to get some or somewhere like rally design www.ral-des.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrianb 0 Posted March 2, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions. Those are the places I’ve been trying and no one has them. The KYB website list them (KYB-553007) but there’s no stock anywhere. I’ll keep ring round the motor factors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardJ 58 Posted March 2, 2018 Is it definitely gas shocks you want? I think the standard ones were oil/hydraulic shocks, and I still see them come up quite often on ebay as Craig mentioned. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cortina-MK3-MK4-MK5-Front-Shock-Absorber-OIL-Pressure-/121701509556 Old Parts Store used to sell them too, but it looks like they are down to the last one. It looks like they aren't being made anymore, so I imagine its only old stock left. Most gas filled ones will be aftermarket "performance" ones, so you may have to look at Gaz or Spax or even Koni's classic range. These are easier to get hold of, but are about 4 times the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrianb 0 Posted March 2, 2018 It looks as if the replacement gas shocks have all been discontinued. I’ve tried a number of the manufactures (KYB, Monroe, Gabriel etc) and they all say they were discontinued around 2015/16. I did splash out on adjustable ones a few years ago but despite haveing them rebuilt once, one has failed again. I also find the top bolt seizes inside the Bush. I’ve just spent 12 hours getting one off. I’ve got my MOT next Wednesday so I’ll put on a pair of oil ones. Thanks for your time and advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgo 66 Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Like these? SACHS Edit: Sorry looking deeper that's also an oil damper Edited March 2, 2018 by dgo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
