Front Shock Absorbers - Sachs

ceetdm · 21st March 2018, 07:07

Hi,

One of my front springs let go last Friday, taking out a good tyre :-(

As it happens I have two brand new original springs as spares ( I've had a spring go before).

I'm thinking of getting a couple of Sachs shock absorbers and changing them at the same time as the springs.

My question is: will the protection kit (dust covers) that is on the original shock fit the Sachs shock?

Are there any better choices of shocks for a Rover 75, I see Rimmers have them but I'm a bit dubious of the quality as I don't think they will be the originals?

Appreciate any advice,

Regards,
Tommy :-)

MatiNitro · 21st March 2018, 07:16

I have fitted Sachs shocks to my 75 CDTi together with lowering springs. Bought together with new dust protectors and buffers. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Front-Sh...QAAOSwQTVV9E1H

Quality? I think they are good, work well. I done on them 6000 miles.

ceetdm · 24th March 2018, 09:48

Anyone know if the protection kit on original shocks are compatible with Sachs shocks?

Tommy :-)

fandango151 · 24th March 2018, 09:51

Weren't the protectors only specified for certain build dates where the springs were known to fail?

If so wouldn't that mean officially you wouldn't need them?????

steve-45 · 24th March 2018, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by fandango151

Weren't the protectors only specified for certain build dates where the springs were known to fail?

If so wouldn't that mean officially you wouldn't need them?????

I think the "protectors" the OP is talking about are the rubber gaiters and not the spring break metal cups.

klarzy · 24th March 2018, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceetdm

Anyone know if the protection kit on original shocks are compatible with Sachs shocks?

Tommy :-)

the diameter on the sachs units should be designed to match the originals to avoid tyre rub... if not i am sure a bit of Heath Robinson will sort you out...

21st March 2018, 07:07	#1
ceetdm Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Manual Saloon + Rover 75 CDTi Auto Saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 415 Thanks: 170 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	Front Shock Absorbers - Sachs Hi, One of my front springs let go last Friday, taking out a good tyre :-( As it happens I have two brand new original springs as spares ( I've had a spring go before). I'm thinking of getting a couple of Sachs shock absorbers and changing them at the same time as the springs. My question is: will the protection kit (dust covers) that is on the original shock fit the Sachs shock? Are there any better choices of shocks for a Rover 75, I see Rimmers have them but I'm a bit dubious of the quality as I don't think they will be the originals? Appreciate any advice, Regards, Tommy :-) __________________ Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Contemporary SE +pack

24th March 2018, 09:48	#3
ceetdm Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Manual Saloon + Rover 75 CDTi Auto Saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 415 Thanks: 170 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	Anyone know if the protection kit on original shocks are compatible with Sachs shocks? Tommy :-) __________________ Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Contemporary SE +pack

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21st March 2018, 07:16	#2
MatiNitro Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: London Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	I have fitted Sachs shocks to my 75 CDTi together with lowering springs. Bought together with new dust protectors and buffers. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Front-Sh...QAAOSwQTVV9E1H Quality? I think they are good, work well. I done on them 6000 miles.

24th March 2018, 09:51	#4
fandango151 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tamworth Posts: 291 Thanks: 2 Thanked 72 Times in 65 Posts	Weren't the protectors only specified for certain build dates where the springs were known to fail? If so wouldn't that mean officially you wouldn't need them?????