Suspension rebuild

[Wild Bill]

I plan to replace my shocks on my Montego VP EFI and was wondering what other parts are likely to need replacing at the same time. Also, will I need any special tools? I have spring compressors

[robert1]

you might need these, I think they will need the gaiter cut down.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330584941...Bk9SR4KrzPvdYA

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290581106...Bk9SR-qTwPvdYA

[Wild Bill]

Thanks. Do they need some top rubber mounting and bearing too?

[robert1]

NAM1181 rear strut mounting rubbers would be nice if you can find them, as they are often squashed flat. all the other bits seem to last well.

[Wild Bill]

I think I will need these. Please add anything I may have missed:

Rear
2X top mounting upper rubber bush - Rimmer Bros?
2X top mounting lower rubber bush
2X upper spring metal cup rubber insulator ring
2X bump stop spring aid - eBay kit
2X damper push rod dust cover - eBay kit

Front
2X top mounting rubber bush - Rimmer Bros?
2X strut top bearing
2X bump stop spring aid - eBay kit
2X damper push rod dust cover - eBay kit

If any of the above also hold up well can can be reused, please let me know. I doubt though that these have been replaced in a long time though if ever

[Andy]

I am after some rear rubber bushes if anyone knows where to get any? Tried Rimmers and motobuild with no luck.