Hi,

Trying to fit a set of shock absorbers to the rear of a KE15.

 

I had an original shock absorber but threw it out so can't get this measurement so this is where I need all your help.

 

I need to know the internal diameter of the bottom bushing sleeve (steel sleeve in bottom of shock absorber rubber bushing that connects to the diff) in a standard KE1X shock absorber?

 

Reason is I need to find a suitable bushing with the right internal clearance for a ke1X bolt and that has the right external diameter for a rubber bushing that will fit the shock.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

Cameron

I have a brand new Boge damper here. The internal diameter of the sleeve is 11.5mm.

 

This measurement is identical on the original fitment damper.

 

Length of bushing is 32mm on both also.

Edited April 20, 201016 yr by parrot

THANKS ^^^

 

Hit the target just what I was after for question one that is..LOL

 

THanks for the length to I had calculated 32.8mm so that is good to know also.

 

Now that is sorted lets move to the top of the shock.

 

The piston that slides in and out of a KE1X shock. What diameter is it at the end the bushes go onto with the washes? Some shocks have a slightly thicker part on this also near the lower bush so if it is stepped a bit that would be nice to know also.

 

Cheers

Cameron

I think I understand what you mean!

 

On the original OEM shock, both the piston and the section immediately below the threaded section are 10mm in diameter.

 

The Boge shock has an 11mm piston whereas the the section immediately below the threaded section is again 10mm in diameter.

Ill have to draw a pic.

 

But the section of the piston on my shocks that holds the bushes is 9.82mm so :dance: will fit wont need to drill hole in car bigger.

 

ANother 5 points for you :)

9.82mm! :dance:

 

 

I was going to say a bees dick less than 10mm, same thing.