front shock price series 1.5 any after market??

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#1 front shock price series 1.5 any after market??

Post by autoalain » Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:24 pm

Folks, I found the prices of new front shocks crazy for my 69, I drive my classic cars maybe 100 miles a
year and never go over 60mph, I do not need fancy expensive shocks for my front end. my car
came with no front shocks (basket case). Someone out there must know of shock that is cheap and
does the same job. (my tr6 uses mustang two shock at 1/4 the price). Thanks Mike.

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#2 Re: front shock price series 1.5 any after market??

Post by mgcjag » Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:44 pm

What do you call cheap?.... £81 from SNGB....post in our wanted section someone may have some used cheaper..Steve......PS Monroe shocks are often mentioned on JagLovers forum...worth you investigating
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc

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#3 Re: front shock price series 1.5 any after market??

Post by dlgis » Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:21 pm

Just ordered up Girling front shocks for my S1 from David Manners today at £86 a side. Very few suppliers have the Girlings in stock at the mo. Seems pretty cheap to me :shrug: if not, do more miles and drive faster to justify them :lol:
Darryl
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#4 Re: front shock price series 1.5 any after market??

Post by autoalain » Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:45 pm

Guess I should have mention that I'm in Canada, each one is !50.00 plus shipping/customs..and 15% tax,
so I'm looking at over $400.00 for the çheap' ones. I bought shocks from rock auto for my vette, $23.00
each. that is why I was asking. thanks Mike.

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#5 Re: front shock price series 1.5 any after market??

Post by mgcjag » Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:47 pm

Mike...get on the US Jag lovers forum...they may have more ideas
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc

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