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Old 07-02-2008, 02:32 AM
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So I've bought the rear shocks from the Eurospares Jalpa, to replace the leaking ones I have.

Are they diificult to fit? In theory it seems reasonably straight forward, but then I'd like another opinion.
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Hi all,

So I've bought the rear shocks from the Eurospares Jalpa, to replace the leaking ones I have.

Are they diificult to fit? In theory it seems reasonably straight forward, but then I'd like another opinion.
The front and rear are pretty much the same process. As long as you have some mechanical skill and patience it is not hard at all. Here is a link to guide you.

Replacing Jalpa Front Struts
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Thanks for the info, Detour. I'll try to produce something similar for the rears.

The Rubber Boots on the new struts have perished and the replacement parts seem quite expensive at $60usd each.

As any one tried one of the Monroe Strut-Mate kits, as a replacement or equivalent?
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Thanks for the info, Detour. I'll try to produce something similar for the rears.

The Rubber Boots on the new struts have perished and the replacement parts seem quite expensive at $60usd each.

As any one tried one of the Monroe Strut-Mate kits, as a replacement or equivalent?
I believe those are the ones that I used. You can just ask as any local parts store. They have universal boot kits that are about $10 each.

Also check out Raymonds site for more indepth process. Lamborghini Jalpa Suspension Struts
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