Question 1

Japanparts Shock Absorbers

Accepted Answer

Japanparts are a 20 year leader in Spare Parts for Asian and European vehicles. The Japanparts brand is a high quality product range that offers such products at a great price, selecting the best producers of components to ensure performance and durability. It is also ISO 9001 Certified.

Question 2

Buying & Fitting Guide

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There are many different types of shock absorbers on the market like coil-overs, gas and air-assisted. Each type of shock will offer different handling characteristics. Finding the correct one is most important. We recommend that front or rear shock absorbers be replaced in pairs to avoid an imbalance in handling. An imbalance in shock performance can result in a failed NCT/ MOT. Be sure to check what type of shocks and specific fitment position you need before buying or see our shock absorber guide for more information.

Question 3

Useful Fitting Accessories & Tools

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Click on the links below to find useful fitting accessories and tools:

Torches and Work Lights
Knee Pads
Mechanic's Toolkit
Jacks and Axle Stands
Disposable Gloves and Hand Care
Lubricant
Screwdrivers
Grip-wrenchs
Cleaning
Suspension Tools
Spring Compressors

Question 4

Helpful Tips

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To determine if you have a failing shock absorber, you can carry out a visual inspection by observing for discolouration at the top of the shock which may indicate a leak. Alternatively, you can check the distance between the four corners of the vehicle and the level ground, if one corner has a lower resting point, you more than likely have a failing shock. You can also push down on the suspected area, when pressure has been removed, the vehicle should bounce up and return to its original position stiffly, without continuing to bounce. We recommend that you should have your shock absorbers inspected every 50,000km.

Question 5

Fitting Position: Front Axle Left

Accepted Answer

When referring to left or right, it's a global industry standard that left and right is referred to from the point of view of sitting in the car looking forward. This shock absorber's fitting position is on the left hand side of the front axle.

Japanparts Front Left Shock Absorber (Single Unit)

€56.99

Item code: 1739882

Fitting Position: Front Axle Left

Specifications

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Overview

Japanparts Shock Absorbers, Part No. MM-00181

Japanparts Shock Absorbers

Buying & Fitting Guide

Useful Fitting Accessories & Tools

Helpful Tips

Fitting Position: Front Axle Left