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MG MGB Technical - Recon' or new rear shocks

Hi, I'm about to replace badly leaking rear shocks on my 77' roadster, simple question really, are 18 or so reconditioned shocks generally Ok, or is it a lottery?
Any recommended UK suppliers.

Reading the archive I'm seeing all sorts of stories.

Keeping the car original.
Thanks

Mike.
M F L Sherrit

It can be a bit of a lottery as to how good recons are.
If it was me, I would have my own shocks rebuilt by a specialist, such as Stevson Motors in Birmingham.
It all depends on how quickly you need them.
Dave O'Neill 2

I replaced the rears on my roadster about ten years ago with recon 25% uprated shocks from MGB Hive and they have been fine. I'd go ahead and purchase recons if I were you they are certainly cheap enough and won't break the bank if they do go belly up.
Iain MacKintosh

It *is* a bit of a lottery, as the recon is only as good as the old core. But I've only had one fail in a year on two cars in 20 plus years.
PaulH Solihull

Thanks for the quick replies,
yip, you confirmed my thinking, reconditioned shocks are cheap enough too risk.
The cars not regular transport so I can play around.
Will probably try MGBhive, used them before.

Mike.
M F L Sherrit

This thread was discussed on 09/10/2011

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