Shock absorber bellows/covers

[Mr Raider]

Im replacing front suspension on the 11 turbo and bought some bellows/covers. When I took the front struts off there were no bellows/covers on the shocks. Were these fitted as new to protect the rod from muck etc, or should they not have them on :scratch:

[Brigsy]

I dont think mine had any on? I sort of remember some bump stops though. It probably wont do any harm fitting some if they dont foul anything.

[Mr Raider]

Thanks mate, ill try them on the shocks and see what they are like, funny as didnt have any on yet sold for renault 11's on ebay, -probably says it all lol.

Yeah the bump stops are fitted to top of the spring cups. I know 5's definitely have the bellows/covers on. :)

[DaveL485]

You can make new ones out of steering rack gaiters and a sharp knife :)

[Mr Raider]

Cheers Dave, very innovative :agree: :)

[DaveL485]

Cheers Dave, very innovative :agree: :)

I dont know what I used many years back, I just went shopping in my local parts place and found one that looked big enough, then topped and tailed it. Shoulda kept the part number lol