Slow Hida Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Having taken my front suspension apart for powder coating, I've found the rubber bushes on the Bilstein shock absorbers look slightly perished. The shock aborbers themselves seem fine. Is it possible to replace the rubber bushes and the metal sleeve in the centre of the rubber bushes. If so what is the process to remove and install the blighters and where can I get the bits from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hilda, This is a pig of a job and getting hold of the bushes ain't easy cos Caterham don't sell them (or didn't). When you say perished, are they really falling to pieces or does the rubber bush just look a bit distorted with the centre tube being a bit off centre. If this is the case, they are fine - they all do that sir!! If you really want to replace them, give me a call (020 8642 0162) and I'll and talk you through it. Steve *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell of Su77on Se7ens and Surrey Joint AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrm Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 You can certainly buy the little aluminium sleeves as I bought some last week from Caterham. If you need a new pair of bilsteins, I have a pair that have done less than 10K miles that you can have for £80. They are for a post 96 car (which is why I didn't use them!) Edited by - ianrm on 9 Feb 2004 09:26:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Correct me if I'm wrong, Ian, but this is just the reducing sleeve for the lower joint for the skinny bolt thats used and slides inside the steel tube of the bush? *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell of Su77on Se7ens and Surrey Joint AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrm Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Yup, exactly right, I bought some new adjustable AVOs (for less than a pair of ordinary Bilsteins from Caterham) and I needed the sleeves to fit the bolt. Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. The AVOs are a lovely bit of kit. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Hida Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Thanks for the responses. Harry Flatters was right the rubber inserts looked a lot healthier and lost the distortion after sitting in fresh air in the garage for a few days. So I'll collect some new aluminum centres from Caterham Midalnds and refit the dampers I had a lot of fun extracting the bottom bolt on the front dampers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Ian - any chance of some more info on the AVO's - why, where, how much etc? cheers NEW Nurburgring Pictures posted here 55,000miles in 2.5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrm Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Angus what I got for mine (94 1.4K SS) is as follows front: adjustable dampers part PC565 £60.35 each 250lb 1.9" Springs part A8250 £20.30 each back adjustable dampers part PC612 £65.00each 180lb 1.9" Springs part A8250 £24.00 each all plus VAT all from AVO UK Ltd Caswell Road Brackmills Ind Est Northampton NN4 7PE 01604 708101 T 01604 761030 F www.avouk.co.uk I spoke to a very helpful man who was au fait with Caterhams and suggested the above. The cost of the dampers and springs are actually less than the standard Bilsteins from Cateraham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Angus £200 for the front pair complete with springs, vat and postage from Freestyle. (complete with adjustable damping and ride height) Malcolm Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 11 Feb 2004 17:35:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 cheers guys - shows it is worth shopping around! NEW Nurburgring Pictures posted here 55,000miles in 2.5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I got the full set of freestyle avos last year. well made up with them. lightweight ali ones too with polybushes in the top and bottom mounts (just to be a tart). ISTR it was about £500 all in - easy to fit and a transformed car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Anyone got Freestyle web address - not got a Low Flying handy! cheers angus NEW Nurburgring Pictures posted here 55,000miles in 2.5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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