Rear shock absorber vibration damper

handyjackdaniels · 11th August 2022, 11:43

Have just bought new set of rear shocks from rimmers and tried to source new vibration dampers, but cannot get them anywhere(RHK105030).
The dog bolts are also difficult to source, but Dmgrs had some.

These are shorter than the originals and will not reach through the damper and into the trailing arm, does this mean that the vibration damper can be left off the vehicle and use the shorter bolts?

Thanks.Steve.

trikey · 11th August 2022, 12:26

You can leave the vibration damper off, as later models didn't have them fitted, what is the difference in overall length of the new bolts compared to the old ones?

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handyjackdaniels · 11th August 2022, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

You can leave the vibration damper off, as later models didn't have them fitted, what is the difference in overall length of the new bolts compared to the old ones?

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The new bolts are 60mm and the old ones approx 85mm

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