MK2 rear shocks

[Deleted member 8987]

So, um, how long do original Girling shocks last?
By lasting, I mean no leaks, even, hard pull in both directions when out of the car.

By original, I mean probably, with the undercoating on one side of said shocks only.

99,890 on the clock.

Dave

 

[Exotexs]

Girling made great shocks in my opinion, too bad they went out of business.
My '84 XJ-6 still has the 4 rear factory Girlings. I replaced the fronts with Boge around 1995 and they were a dissapointment from day 1. Never again.
Might as well use Monroe or Gabriel or Sears shocks and end up with a better shock, closer to a Girling. (being a pack rat, I kept the old front Girlings and still have them).

Ex

 

[LarryK]

As long as the car doesn't bounce when pushed down, the shocks are OK. No leaks helps. I replaced my MK 1 shocks after 40 years because they were rusted from sitting in a field and were quite bouncy. Now it has been sitting for 10 with a new set of Koni's.

 

[DrEntropy]

mehheh. That reminds me, Larry... I gotta go remove a set of Koni's wot've been sittin' in the Upscale Yard Art for a <span style="font-style: italic">while</span> now... The Spider needs 'em.