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MG TD TF 1500 - Rear Shock Rebuilders?

Hi guys -

Will you give me some real-world feedback on rear shocks rebuilt by Worldwide and by Apple Hydrolics?

My TF-1500 bottoms out on the slightest bump. One shock leaks. Gonna get the shocks rebuilt. Maybe I won't need to rehab / replace the rear springs.

APPLE: http://www.applehydraulics.com/british.htm
$95 each
5-day turnaround
1-yr warranty
Sounds like a traditioinal type rebuild

WORLDWIDE: http://www.nosimport.com/shoxcatalog.htm
$77 each
Not much info on website

I have read recommendations of Worldwide on this BBS. Others have had good luck with Apple.

I would like the rebuilt shocks to remain basically stock so that they can be rebuilt again by the next steward of my TF if needed.

Pros/Cons of each rebuilder?

Thanks,

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

Lonnie.
RE-NFT54TF
I suggest that you use World wide. They give a lifetime warranty.
Sandy
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Lonnie,

Peter at WW is great. Very happy with his service and turnaround.
Frank Cronin

Worldwide. Apple did a pair a few years ago, both started leaking after 2 years. They did repair for free. A few months back my car was doing some weird things going over bumps, was a bit darty and something was just not right in the suspension. Turns out one rear shock had nearly no damping in one direction only, the other was just limp. Worldwide rebuild my spare pair and handling is the best it has been in years. This is the 4th or 5th pair they have done for me, all perfect. Turnaround depends on how busy they are, but worth the wait. George
George Butz

Sandy,,,
What does your log in name code represent?????

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Steve Wincze

Apple-- no way, from experience. Did some MGA shocks for me that started leaking almost immediately.
Worldwide-- heartily recommend from experience with redoing the MGA shocks above, the TD, and the racing midget.
David Littlefield

Worldwide wins hands down on warranty work on any shock they restore. Cheers - Dave
D W DuBois

Thanks guys - that is exactly the kind of feedback that I wanted.

I sent my Armstrong rear shocks to Peter at World Wide today.

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

Anyone do a DIY rebuild of these shocks?
kylemorley

Kyle

If you get the chance, attend a tech session put on by Peter from Worldwide and you will understand why doing it yourself is not all that easy.

Peter has has special equipment made to make the rebuild as good as it can be.

As Peter says. If you shock is leaking, you can try to rebuild it yourself, and when that leaks, send it to him. If it ever leaks again, they fix it for free.
Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 22/10/2014 and 26/10/2014

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