245 rear shock recommendations?

heckflosse · Jun 12th, 2021, 13:35

Our old estate has uprated rear springs and standard non nivomat shocks.
It pogoes on the 3rd world quality roads we have in this part of the world.
New shocks obviously needed.
Im thinking about Classic Swede adjustables to match the springs, but are any other decent alternatives available?
Its road driven , often laden and with a 2.3 turbo engine.
Thanks,
Jim

eternal optimist · Jun 12th, 2021, 19:30

Turbo engine? Tell me more!

DW42 · Jun 13th, 2021, 22:21

I'm familiar with Norfolk's narrow potholed roads -- I used to live in East Bilney. I would suggest going for decent quality without too much firmness, perhaps Bilstein B4. On a tighter budget KYB Excel_G have been good on my 240s.

Go you steady.

Laird Scooby · Jun 14th, 2021, 07:06

If it's often laden, i'd suggest uprating the rear springs to heavy duty with either of the two dampers recommended by our ex-pat friend. Even standard KYB gas dampers will work very well or if the budget is so tight it squeaks, KYB oil dampers. All dampers have oil in them, the gas provides a slightly sharper, more comfortable and slightly quicker response, probably wouldn't notice the difference unless you were really hoofing it round the back droves.

heckflosse · Jun 21st, 2021, 18:33

Have gone for the GAZ ones from Dai.
Will report on them in due course. Jim

heckflosse · Jun 25th, 2021, 16:28

Fitted the GAZ shocks from ClassicSwede.
Brilliant! I can highly recommend them

Jun 12th, 2021, 13:35	#1
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	245 rear shock recommendations? Our old estate has uprated rear springs and standard non nivomat shocks. It pogoes on the 3rd world quality roads we have in this part of the world. New shocks obviously needed. Im thinking about Classic Swede adjustables to match the springs, but are any other decent alternatives available? Its road driven , often laden and with a 2.3 turbo engine. Thanks, Jim

Jun 13th, 2021, 22:21	#3
DW42 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2022 04:41 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Currumbin, Queensland	I'm familiar with Norfolk's narrow potholed roads -- I used to live in East Bilney. I would suggest going for decent quality without too much firmness, perhaps Bilstein B4. On a tighter budget KYB Excel_G have been good on my 240s. Go you steady. __________________ Present: 1990 240GL saloon, 1992 240 estate Past: 1988 240GL; 1971 144DL; 1972 145DL

Jun 14th, 2021, 07:06	#4
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	If it's often laden, i'd suggest uprating the rear springs to heavy duty with either of the two dampers recommended by our ex-pat friend. Even standard KYB gas dampers will work very well or if the budget is so tight it squeaks, KYB oil dampers. All dampers have oil in them, the gas provides a slightly sharper, more comfortable and slightly quicker response, probably wouldn't notice the difference unless you were really hoofing it round the back droves. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Jun 12th, 2021, 19:30	#2
eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 13:55 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	Turbo engine? Tell me more!

Jun 21st, 2021, 18:33	#5
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Have gone for the GAZ ones from Dai. Will report on them in due course. Jim

Jun 25th, 2021, 16:28	#6
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Fitted the GAZ shocks from ClassicSwede. Brilliant! I can highly recommend them

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