Re: Peugeot front shocks
From: Brian Holm (peugeots@vtlink.net)
Date: Fri 09 May 2008 - 14:32:25 EDT
I have to disgree with Pat on this. I think that long ago KYBs were
better than they are today, but IMO nowhere near the quality of
Peugeot shocks.
I would put KYBs in a class with Monroes and Boges.
Adding oil and a new seal to original front shocks is a piece of
cake. Even if yours aren't reusable I would generally advise getting
some good used originals and resealing them. For stiffer valving use
some from a turbo or sti; for softer ride get them from a gl or
s. Before about '84 the bushing in the top of the shock tube was
shorter and wore more, as well as sometimes wearing through the
plating on the shock shaft, so if you get used ones get later ones.
If someone has previously installed cartridges, they are not
rebuildable, and may not even be removable if they have rusted into
place. Then you have to replace the whole swivel assembly. In the
winter inserts are a special liability because road splash gets into
the strut tube through the notches in the cap nut if you didn't put
oil or antifreeze in the tube before dropping in the inserts, and
seal the cap notches with silicone. That water can then freeze and
collapse the shock tube and or rust the top of the insert to the housing.
Bottom line: stick with the best passenger car shocks in the
world--Peugeot OEM.
Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
At 09:30 AM 5/7/2008, Patrick Whale wrote:
>Bonjour les amis du Lion!
> There is a website that will allow you to find
>and purchase almost any auto manuals/handbooks etc. It
>is www.books4cars.com
> ; several of my customers have been able to find what they
>needed there. In regards to the ongoing discussion on Peugeot
>505/404/604/504 front struts.....we have been installing KYB gas
>cartridge inserts in those models with great success( and no
>complaints from our customers) since 1981 ; none have ever failed
>yet..I believe they are running between $40 to $50 a a cartridge. I
>get mine from Madhu Chohan at Parts Network International
>(281-531-5752 0 or Miles Potter at Western Hemispheres (800-222-3320).
> best wishes to all,
> Patrick
> www.revoltionmotors.com
>PS the 87 to 89 505 with ABS cartridges are different, but Madhu
>knows the application that will work( sorry, i have forgotten)
>
>
Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
at Peugeot Holm, since 1969
2120 Maple Hill
Plainfield, VT, 05667
802-454-7132, fax -1310
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