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    MOT, need 1 front and 1 rear shock

    What do i do, the mechanic says he cant get any as they are not listed.
    I can only get all 4 from camskill
    SHould I try to get some second hand split?
    thanks for the advice

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    There is cheapish alternative for rear http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3904392987...84.m1423.l2649

    btw vr4 shock absorbers are the same as for
    GALANT Mk VI (EA_)
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    GALANT Mk VI Estate (EA_)
    2.0 (EA2W) (98 kW ; 09/2000 - 10/2003)
    2.0 (EA2W) (100 kW ; 09/1996 - 09/2000)
    2.4 GDI (EA3W) (106 kW ; 09/2000 - 10/2003)
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    2.5 V6 24V (EA5W) (118 kW ; 09/2000 - 10/2003)
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    So the mechanic just searches for the galant estate for the legnum?

    Anyone fitted those cheap shocks?

    Thanks for the advice

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    Quote Originally Posted by jahooli View Post
    So the mechanic just searches for the galant estate for the legnum?
    Correct

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