Rear Leaking Shock Absorber Help

Shaps

Can anyone please give me some advice .

In the last week or so whilst driving I felt a banging noise when going
over speed bumps coming from the back of the car , I had a look and the right side rear shocker absorber is leaking oil ( small deposits on the drive in the last 48hr).

Any idea how much it will cost and if it is worth doing as it is a 2003 Ford Fusion Diesel with 145,000 miles on the clock .

I am in Birmingham ( can anyone recommend a resonable garage ) ,

Thanks
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forgotmyname

Birmingham is a big place. Replace both shocks...

From £20 each + fitting..

Shaps

Thanks for the reply , I am in Yardley .

I was told to avoid Halfords and the like and go to a smaller independant . The car is starting to cost me money every month but I cannot afford to get another one until the summer.

s_b

local independent
tell him you want just the one budget shocker fitting

forgotmyname

£20 for each shock and a couple of £ for a spanner and do it yourself?

I would only fit springs and shocks in pairs.

tberry6686

Should be able to get both sides done for £150.

jimjames

Shaps wrote: »

I was told to avoid Halfords and the like and go to a smaller independant . The car is starting to cost me money every month but I cannot afford to get another one until the summer.

I certainly wouldn't change a car just because the shocks need doing. It's standard maintenance requirement over time and any car can need them doing.
Just done mine on a Golf, easy to do yourself and cost was £50 for the pair.

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forgotmyname wrote: »

£20 for each shock and a couple of £ for a spanner and do it yourself?

I would only fit springs and shocks in pairs.

Its not a DIY job separating a shocker from its spring.The power in a compressed spring is scary..Garage job I think unless its not surrounded by a coil spring. Better to get the pair on the same axle done together

jimjames

sacsquacco wrote: »

Its not a DIY job separating a shocker from its spring.The power in a compressed spring is scary..Garage job I think unless its not surrounded by a coil spring. Better to get the pair on the same axle done together

Depends on the car. Rear shocks and springs are often separate. On both Golf & Passat they can be replaced without touching the springs.

straighttalker

The banging might not even be the shocker. It could be a worn bush on a wishbone. A shock absorber that is seeping a little bit of oil can still function.

pappa_golf

https://youtu.be/zezW_mqKUPw


shocks separate from spring , jack and one axle stand needed, vice or small child required to remove top mounting