Right rear shock absorber appears to be stuck

john116 · 4th August 2020, 01:19

Right rear of car is impossible to push down, the reason I tested it was recently the car has developed a very harsh ride over our bumpy aussie roads. All other 'corners' seem fine except for the right rear.

I assume I can just replace the shock absorber? Car has only done 55,000kms, but I guess the shock may have died just due to old age.

Is this one OK? Car is a 2001 Sedan.

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RPD102250P1

Thanks in advance,
John

Rogue · 4th August 2020, 08:20

I have exactly the same problem. Just waiting for new shocks to be delivered but generally considered wise to replace in pairs i believe. Ordered mine through Autodoc tho.

stocktake · 4th August 2020, 08:27

How strange, mine gave up the ghost a couple of weeks ago, exactly the same just stuck solid, replaced them with a pair of Q&H, had to use the old dust covers etc.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Rover...IAAOSwkwxeHdXl

4th August 2020, 01:19	#1
john116 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 82 Thanked 41 Times in 21 Posts	Right rear shock absorber appears to be stuck Right rear of car is impossible to push down, the reason I tested it was recently the car has developed a very harsh ride over our bumpy aussie roads. All other 'corners' seem fine except for the right rear. I assume I can just replace the shock absorber? Car has only done 55,000kms, but I guess the shock may have died just due to old age. Is this one OK? Car is a 2001 Sedan. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RPD102250P1 Thanks in advance, John

4th August 2020, 08:20	#2
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,654 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I have exactly the same problem. Just waiting for new shocks to be delivered but generally considered wise to replace in pairs i believe. Ordered mine through Autodoc tho. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT Last edited by Rogue; 4th August 2020 at 08:22..

4th August 2020, 08:27	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	How strange, mine gave up the ghost a couple of weeks ago, exactly the same just stuck solid, replaced them with a pair of Q&H, had to use the old dust covers etc. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Rover...IAAOSwkwxeHdXl __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident