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Author:  smyth602 [ December 27th, 2012, 12:29 am ]
Post subject:  Shocks

I know this gets asked a lot, but i've had a good search and can't really come to a definite answer: Are monroe shocks any good, or is it best to go for lips?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-DYANE-AK-VAN-ESTATE-Acadiane-78-88-MONROE-FRONT-PAIR-2-Shock-Absorbers-/130799142695?_trksid=p3984.m2044&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32%26meid%3D4437371286836784871%26pid%3D100019%26prg%3D1029%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D290828358125%26

Been offered 50 quid towards bits for xmas, so looking at this.

Author:  Sean [ December 27th, 2012, 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

http://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/shock-absorbers-pair-rear-monroe-2cv6dy62cv4mehariazu-original-p-1461.html

;)

Author:  Rumble602 [ December 27th, 2012, 11:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

I asked a similar question recently. Lipmesa are designed to work horizontally and not just fit.
Ecas do a pair for 75 quid and 2 2cv c*** are a bit cheaper.
Get those and give the monroes a miss.

Author:  smyth602 [ December 27th, 2012, 12:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

I should have mentioned i need them for the acad, which sadly seems to double the price from uncle roy for the lips :(

Author:  Jonathan [ December 27th, 2012, 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

Would original spec shocks for an Acad be up-rated to allow for extra weight in the back? I'm just thinking that if you're not going to be using it to transport hefty items around, then the more normal, car or van rated shocks could be fitted instead? :?

Author:  dave 411 [ December 27th, 2012, 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

I think the mounting pin on th Acad is larger than the 2cv.I fitted car shockers on my AK,they seem fine.(Lips)
If it were me,I would fit the Lipmesa,I know they are more expensive,but they are designed for your van,and will give a better ride.

Author:  smyth602 [ December 27th, 2012, 1:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

yeah, the mounting stud on the acad is larger diameter, so car shocks won't fit. Plus, if i'm not mistaken, the acad's onger chassis requires a longer shock?

Author:  toomany2cvs [ December 27th, 2012, 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

smyth602 wrote:
Plus, if i'm not mistaken, the acad's onger chassis requires a longer shock?


Yep, and that length is all between the back of the spring can and the rear axle - so the dampers are about a mile long.

Author:  Sean [ December 27th, 2012, 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks



it was Roys comment id linked to not the fitment

Author:  smyth602 [ December 27th, 2012, 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Shocks

Sean wrote:
it was Roys comment id linked to not the fitment


Aaaaaah - I read that, but i thought he was referring to a different brand as it said 'Record shocks'

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