Upgrade Suspension

Twiss · Post by **Twiss** » 25 Apr 2005, 02:12

Hi
I am going to upgrade my suspension on my Zx aura and I was Wondering is the job easy ?
When I do the back on her is there any thing I need to change or buy bits to make it an easier job?
Thanks
Vaughn

fastandfurryous · Post by **fastandfurryous** » 25 Apr 2005, 02:34

Define "upgrade".
Lowering, Raising, stiffening, softening, increased/reduced damper rates could all be upgrades.

Twiss · Post by **Twiss** » 18 May 2005, 03:20

sorry I've taken so much time to reply.
I mean lowering and stiffering the suspension. Using Gmax lowering suspension kit.

fastandfurryous · Post by **fastandfurryous** » 18 May 2005, 17:36

If you're using a kit, then this should be a reasoanably easy bolt-off & bolt-on modification. Be ready for siezed bolts (Squirt everything in wd40 / diesel fuel a couple of times a few day in advance) and make sure you can safely support the body of the car while doing the work. This means hydraulic jacks and axle stands.

macaroni · Post by **macaroni** » 18 May 2005, 21:24

Best of luck lowering the rear torsion bar...

Kowalski · Post by **Kowalski** » 18 May 2005, 21:47

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Best of luck lowering the rear torsion bar...
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Dead easy if you've got a big enough hammer....

Twiss · Post by **Twiss** » 06 Jun 2005, 04:11

Right Got a little prob its money so I thought of this..... How about fitting my aura with volcane shocks all round and at the front using the lowering springs from GSF, would this work and make a differnce to my cars looks (lowered ?)and handling?
And what parts do I need from GSF, I.E part numbers
Thanks Twiss

DoubleChevron · Post by **DoubleChevron** » 06 Jun 2005, 07:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Twiss

Hi
I am going to upgrade my suspension on my Zx aura and I was Wondering is the job easy ?
When I do the back on her is there any thing I need to change or buy bits to make it an easier job?
Thanks
Vaughn
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Nah it would be far to time consuming and tedious to upgrade a ZX's suspension to *proper* suspension. All the piping, attaching hydraulic pumps, suspension cylinders etc, etc, etc...
Far easier to just buy a BX/CX/DS/GS/Xantia/SM if you want to upgrade.
seeya,
Shane L.

citroenzx · Post by **citroenzx** » 06 Jun 2005, 13:53

?? ZX suspension isn't "hydraulic" (as in BX/CX/DS/GS/Xantia/SM hydraulic).

Kowalski · Post by **Kowalski** » 06 Jun 2005, 15:01

It isn't hydraulic, but you could make it hydraulic, now that would make it a proper Citroen.

citroenzx · Post by **citroenzx** » 06 Jun 2005, 15:35

Just a 5 min job there then kowalski [:D]

oilyspanner · Post by **oilyspanner** » 06 Jun 2005, 15:46

The only ones I had difficulty with were the top bolts on the shock absorbers, make sure you wire brush the threads and lube them before you start.
Stewart

Twiss · Post by **Twiss** » 07 Jun 2005, 00:34

Thanks for the replys.
I take it the volcane shocks will be ok with the lower springs?
Are the rear shocks on a volcane TD different to my Aura, Meaning in lengh?
List of parts are :-
N45552 SHOCK STRUT BQ FR LH ZX 1.9TD VOLCANE 32.50 Add
N45554 SHOCK STRUT BQ FR RH ZX 1.9TD VOLCANE
N45614 SHOCK ABS BQ RE ZX VOLCANE (NOT 16V) OIL (BOGE) 24.50
N99440 LOWERING SPR KIT ZX VOLCANE/AURA 91> *** 23.50
Thanks Twiss

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 08 Jun 2005, 05:57

I have just lowered the front of my Elation on Springs. It stiffens the ride without making it crash & bang.
I'd just go for the spring first & if you still want to go stiffer, but the shocks later on.
I'd like some adjustable rear shocks for min as there will be a bit of weight in the boot so could do with getting rid of the excess bounce.
As I say try just spring before you spend to much money.
I always wanted to play with BX/Xantia Hydro suspension on a ZX, it should be a relivitly easy swap, the pipes can be made & the rear suspension setup is similar, if not the same as other Citroens. The only ting I could really see a problem with was the front suspension towers would need modifing to accept the green sepehers

citroenzx · Post by **citroenzx** » 08 Jun 2005, 14:05

was that the gmax ones ross?