Replacing the front struts / shock absorbers

[elnevio]

Hi guys

One of my front shocks is leaking so is an MoT advisory. I obviously want to replace it asap, but my question is, is it best to replace both front struts as a pair? It seems to be the common sense option.

My alternative is to import a set of the KYB SR Special shocks all round and a set of RSR springs from Japan, but that may be a touch pricey for my liking! h34r:

TIA!

 

[BYBY5L]

Whats MoT? May as well replace both and wheel align it once

 

[evo-gsr]

Pommy version of RWC ^

 

[BYBY5L]

Ahh, cheers man,

Could use evo 7-9 fronts too, just another option

 

[unhuman]

If the other shock is the original then I would replace both.

Having a new shock on one side and the other being 20 years old wouldn't be ideal for handling.

 

[evo-gsr]

Would be like having two fat chicks on one side of the car!!

 

[Starion VR4]

I have an EVO III setup with Springs in an RVR I am parting out... PM me if your interested.

 

[elnevio]

Just ordered a pair of replacement KYB shocks in the end. Going down the standard route, I was always going to change them as a pair, but just wondered really whether it was essential (like discs/pads) or just highly recommended. I'm a fan of symmetry on both the RVR and the Legnum, such as I always replace all four tyres at the same time - getting a puncture in one when they have worn down a few mm is my worst nightmare!