Old jap car problem finding parts.

[garbaldy]

I managed to scrape the old colt though its mot by the skin of its teeth,  the shocks have just lost the will to stop the car bounce like a kangaroo on heat.

I have searched and found only kyb part numbers but according to the supplier the fronts are no longer available due to a tsunami destroying a storage complex the size of a small city. apparently kyb are not going to replace stocks for old cars so this leaves me with a problem.

 

The rears are supposedly the same a hyundia pony and are on ten day turn around but I have no idea what will fit the front and it will get a bit costly just buying inserts or struts willy nilly on the of chance I could make one fit, 

 

Does anyone have any ideas on a way forward here without having to resort to some crappy coil overs.

[dugong]

Blueprint Parts, Mitsu Mech in Darlington and Australian eBay. 

[Junkman]

How olt is your Colt? Is your olt Colt as olt as my olt Colt?

[garbaldy]

Blueprint Parts, Mitsu Mech in Darlington and Australian eBay. 

 

I've tried blue print and they only start with parts for the later colt 84 on

Will give chris at mitsi mech a call see if he has any leads.

Ausie ebay might be worth a try as they may have stock stored.

 

 

How olt is your Colt? Is your olt Colt as olt as my olt Colt?

 

Tiz  1979 1400 glx what age is yours?

doh just seen its an 88   out of curiosity what does you rear shocks look like

[twosmoke300]

Find a bike suspension specialist and see if they can rebuild them . I know a bloody good one in Cornwall

[Anglevan]

Have you tried mitsubishi direct? I have an 86 lancer and an l300 van. My local dealer has been really helpful, yes some of the bits are dear but he's managed to find me most bits.

I do have a similar problem with a subaru pick up I have but as a last resort aussie ebay lists the rear shocks I need but costs are high .

[Junkman]

Tiz  1979 1400 glx what age is yours?

doh just seen its an 88   out of curiosity what does you rear shocks look like

 

Your Colt iz moar olt.

 

 

 

Here goes:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Monroe-ABS23404-Clearance-Shock-Absorber-Brand-New-/141172959509

 

Be bloody quick and thank me eternally!

 

For your future reference:

 

AL-KO 1243G

ASHUKI 1656-9050

DELPHI DG7878

HYUNDAI 5531021010

HYUNDAI 5531023200

HYUNDAI 5531023250

KAGER 81-0286

KAMOKA 20443080

KAYABA 343183

KAYABA 443269

KAYABA 553112

KAYABA KYB443269

MAGNUM TECHNOLOGY AH0502MT

MONROE 23404

MONROE 23442

NIPPARTS J5520509G

OPTIMAL A-1243G

SACHS 110 955

[garbaldy]

Find a bike suspension specialist and see if they can rebuild them . I know a bloody good one in Cornwall

 

this car has the original oil shocks and I really don't think they can be rebuilt, if I cant find some then worth a try as a last resort,

 

Have you tried mitsubishi direct? I have an 86 lancer and an l300 van. My local dealer has been really helpful, yes some of the bits are dear but he's managed to find me most bits.

I do have a similar problem with a subaru pick up I have but as a last resort aussie ebay lists the rear shocks I need but costs are high .

 

They just laughed at me in a nice kind of way

 

 

Your Colt iz moar olt.

 

 

 

Here goes:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Monroe-ABS23404-Clearance-Shock-Absorber-Brand-New-/141172959509

 

Be bloody quick and thank me eternally!

 

For your future reference:

 

AL-KO 1243G

ASHUKI 1656-9050

DELPHI DG7878

HYUNDAI 5531021010

HYUNDAI 5531023200

HYUNDAI 5531023250

KAGER 81-0286

KAMOKA 20443080

KAYABA 343183

KAYABA 443269

KAYABA 553112

KAYABA KYB443269

MAGNUM TECHNOLOGY AH0502MT

MONROE 23404

MONROE 23442

NIPPARTS J5520509G

OPTIMAL A-1243G

SACHS 110 955

 

I can get the rears its the fronts I am stuck with,  how did you get all those part numbers then?

 

 

Thanks for all the replies chaps

[Junkman]

You need the fronts?

 

Well, I've been doing this for only 30 years now...

Step right this way, Sir:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYUNDAI-PONY-FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBERS-NEW-/330276222092

 

For future reference:

 

BOGE 279595
BOGE 27-959-5
BOGE 279595
BOGE 279599
BOSCH 0986961903
DELPHI DG7752
DELPHI D2255906
GABRIEL 44899
KONI 82K2053
KONI 862053
KONI 822053
KONI 86K2053
KYB 665018
KYB 365027
KYB KC4038
KYB KC4038
MITSUBISHI MB109197
MITSUBISHI MB109091
MITSUBISHI MB109090
MONROE MR977
SACHS 110 008
TRW JHC167T

[garbaldy]

You need the fronts?

 

Well, I've been doing this for only 30 years now...

Step right this way, Sir:

 

 

well I never, fookin hrs I've been on the blower and no one could give me a straight answer,  an hr on here and mr partsman extraordinaire comes up trumps

Many thanks junkman I owe you a bevvy

[Junkman]

Oy, bevvy much appreciated, yo.

[holbeck]

Respect. Mr Junkman.

[Guest classicgarage]

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