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    Posted: 21 Jul 17 at 23:21
Has anyone got an opinion on meyle shocks on standard springs? I need new shock absorbers all round and these are more affordable than saches.......
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dumbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 17 at 08:35
why buy cheap rubbish when there,s better ones  ie brickwerks take a look ok
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Because of price..... Are they rubbish?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ob1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 17 at 10:26
Bilstien B4 are proved and tested as the best decent budget shock ... don't think I'd fit anything cheaper tbh?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mattm123 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 17 at 17:43
Fair point, do I need to change the springs ( 1990 on what looks like the originals) they're not broken so assume they'll be fine?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dumbo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 17 at 19:50
snap thats what ive got and avo springs a far bit better than the standard set up Smile dont buy cheap and buy twice... ok up to you and your pocket
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.. The quality is remembered a long time after the price is forgotten .... But seriously will I notice the springs? On corners I feel like I need to put my hand out the window to stop it falling over at the moment.
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Bilstien B4  ordered

Will no doubt be back here for help with fitting :)

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I fitted the b4s on standard springs before but it didn't make a lot of difference in terms of body roll on it's own. 

Fitting better springs made the most noticeable difference.  I have Eibachs -40mm on there now (with the b4s').  Not a fan of lowering but cornering is a lot less sketchy now so it was worth it.
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B4s on and the drive is a lot better, much less roll on the roundabouts and less feeling like i need to put my had out the window to stop the van falling over!

it still gets blown about quite a bit on the motorway but nowhere near as bad as it was

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