MG ZT-T rear shocks

rramsey · 2nd September 2015, 18:16

Currently no rear shocks are available. However today I found a solution.

BMW shocks will fit after modification. Mine are MONROE and they are perfect.

Parts numbers below. However, the hole in the shock is 13mm and needs to be drilled to 15mm. Take care to keep the shock cool as the rubber ring may get damaged and is nog replaceable.

Parts:
MK121

PK096

E1344 MONROE Reflex

Works like a charm!

olliesgrandad · 2nd September 2015, 19:56

Isnt it 14mm dia.? Well it was on mine!

rramsey · 2nd September 2015, 20:00

Ahh ... it was 14. Error on my side.

spyder · 2nd September 2015, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by olliesgrandad

Isnt it 14mm dia.? Well it was on mine!

Definitely 14mm, 15mm will be too big.

Also the upper mounts will not work on our cars, but the shocks fit and work well otherwise.

olliesgrandad · 2nd September 2015, 21:36

Just swop the top mounts over

minimutly · 3rd September 2015, 23:20

Well done, anyone managed this for the front shocks ( big fan of monroe shocks here)

T-Cut · 4th September 2015, 09:22

Another one for the Alternative Parts Thread?

TC

mattweekz · 4th September 2015, 13:47

Can I ask where the rear shocks weren't available?

I had a quick look at Euro Car Parts (Been a fan ever since Camberley Auto Factors got taken over by whatever company owns them this week) and they have heaps in stock. Easy job to replace them thankfully!

It seems to be a bit of a myth that Rover parts aren't available any more? I've replaced most of mine and never had a problem getting any part for my 75 Tourer?

Good tip though, BMW shocks and drill them out, what did you use to keep them cool whilst drilling? Might be useful for people in the future.

olliesgrandad · 4th September 2015, 18:23

Im a turner by trade, plus i have a lathe in my garage. So i. mounted each one in turn on the cross slide, holding the drill in the lathe chuck,not much more than 150 rpm needed

one of those simple jobs that takes longer to set up, than actually do!

2nd September 2015, 18:16	#1
rramsey Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bennebroek Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	MG ZT-T rear shocks Currently no rear shocks are available. However today I found a solution. BMW shocks will fit after modification. Mine are MONROE and they are perfect. Parts numbers below. However, the hole in the shock is 13mm and needs to be drilled to 15mm. Take care to keep the shock cool as the rubber ring may get damaged and is nog replaceable. Parts: MK121 PK096 E1344 MONROE Reflex Works like a charm!

2nd September 2015, 19:56	#2
olliesgrandad Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thetford Posts: 458 Thanks: 415 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	Isnt it 14mm dia.? Well it was on mine!

2nd September 2015, 20:00	#3
rramsey Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bennebroek Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ahh ... it was 14. Error on my side.

2nd September 2015, 21:36	#5
olliesgrandad Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thetford Posts: 458 Thanks: 415 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	Just swop the top mounts over

3rd September 2015, 23:20	#6
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Well done, anyone managed this for the front shocks ( big fan of monroe shocks here)

4th September 2015, 09:22	#7
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Another one for the Alternative Parts Thread? TC

4th September 2015, 13:47	#8
mattweekz Newbie 2003 Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDT, 1974 MGB GT, 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, 2014 Ford Focus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Crawley Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can I ask where the rear shocks weren't available? I had a quick look at Euro Car Parts (Been a fan ever since Camberley Auto Factors got taken over by whatever company owns them this week) and they have heaps in stock. Easy job to replace them thankfully! It seems to be a bit of a myth that Rover parts aren't available any more? I've replaced most of mine and never had a problem getting any part for my 75 Tourer? Good tip though, BMW shocks and drill them out, what did you use to keep them cool whilst drilling? Might be useful for people in the future.

4th September 2015, 18:23	#9
olliesgrandad Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thetford Posts: 458 Thanks: 415 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	Im a turner by trade, plus i have a lathe in my garage. So i. mounted each one in turn on the cross slide, holding the drill in the lathe chuck,not much more than 150 rpm needed one of those simple jobs that takes longer to set up, than actually do!