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I bought a set of rebuilt front shocks from Apple Hydraulics some
years ago. Sent in my old ones for the core charge & they sent
me the rebuilt ones. That was over 5 years ago & they're still
going strong. Check 'em out:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.applehydraulicsonline.com">www.applehydraulicsonline.com</a><br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/25/2018 6:32 PM, William Killeffer
via Mgs wrote:<br>
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<div>I've noticed that two of the lever shocks on my MGB are
having issues: the left front and right rear. RR seems to be
less problematic with a slower leak, and the LF can be leaked
out within maybe a month of any kind of regular driving. It
looks like the LF's leak is coming through the seals on the
arms. I took the LF off and did a refresh procedure that I saw
at some LBC website, and filled it full of new hydraulic oil.
While it worked, it felt great, but once it stopped, its lack
of damping was noticed.</div>
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<div>Now, my most basic question is whether or not all four
shocks need to be replaced at the same time. It's ok if the
answer is yes, though it could slow the process down a bit. If
all four really do need to go, financial realities may dictate
that the fronts get done firsts, then the rears.</div>
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<div>Next question relates to sourcing the shocks. One of the
well-known parts companies sells front shocks for around
$383US with a $250 core charge, which means the shocks are
around $133US/each. New, non-rebuilt ones are $290US/each,
which seems a little dear... Even accounting for the core
charge, it's a lot of cash to have to front to get the process
started, and that just assumes they accept my cores. I did
find another company that seems pretty well known that's named
for a fruit, and specializes in lever shocks and other parts
for older cars. They sell a pair of rebuilt front shocks for
about the same amount that the other company charges for just
one. While I hate to come off like one of those people who
votes with their wallet every time, that's a difference that's
hard to ignore. Are the shocks from the fruit company any
good?</div>
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<div>Last question: Both companies offer a heavy-duty option for
just a little more money. Is this worth it over all? I'm
tempted, but at the same time, when I got her new tires today,
I got the ones that tend to end up on econoboxes and minivans.
Nothing wrong with that since 1.8l of fury and double-digit
horsepower doesn't seem to warrant spending $250+ per tire,
and all but the cheapest tires are better than what was
available when the car was new. But I wonder if
performance-oriented shocks might not match up well with
ordinary tires.</div>
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<div>Any advice would be appreciated.</div>
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<div>Thank you,</div>
<div>-William</div>
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