schock pistons

[anth]

what do you use
ive got two second hand cat 3000s
one has got vary pistons all round
the other has got solid two holes in front vary in back just trying to find out which is better

[DA_cookie_monstA]

In ALL my Schumacher cars, I have only ever used the Vari Pistons, they have never self adjusted either. I know there is a thing for using Associated ones in there, but I didn't see the point, too much work to replace something that works well.

[MattW]

I don't actually makes a massive difference which you use, as the same general effects are available with both. As steve has said there was a fad of going to associated ones, and i confess i did follow it, but there really isn't any need, infact they are a little too small.

As a slight side note, on the solid ones, just check the edges, as sometimes there is a little too much flashing on there that can drag on the inside of the bodies.

[MarkB]

Matt - this could be rubbish, I thought our solid pistons had tapered holes?

Someone told me a season ago, and I stopped using them there and then!

MarkB

[DA_cookie_monstA]

If the pistons are tapered, then you got to go on the narrowest part of the hole, all though, I do wonder why they would be, as it would make no affect on flow through the piston.

Just make sure whatever one you use, they are a snug fit inside the shock bodies, and slide with no resistance or binding.

[MattW]

Mark, Pass. I have some somewhere, i'll check them. Must admit i haven't used them in quite a while, but have them on my list to get some more!!