I'm thinking of lowering my c max and I'm pretty sure that the shocks are the same ones from new.

The question is do I change the shocks as well as lowering springs or just go with what's on the car and hope they last.

I have seen coil overs which are cheaper as a whole if I were to replace the shocks separately.

always buy new shocks and top mounts makes sence

You could check out what Bilstein kits are available, they do uprated dampers plus full kits with eibach springs possibly for both standard ride height and lowered.

Well recommended :)

always buy new shocks and top mounts makes sence

I have seen these top mounts with bush what do you think?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330998949469

seem well priced

seem well priced [/quote

Just need to look for some shocks now and springs, was looking at H&R springs which are the equivalent

seem well priced [/quote

Just need to look for some shocks now and springs, was looking at H&R springs which are the equivalentha

good piece of kit h@r had the full set up on my passat

highly recommended http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Koni-Ford-Focus-C-Max-MPV-To-990kg-10-03-11-10-STR-T-Suspension-Kit-/290934598523?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43bd0dab7b

Well I have ordered lowering springs from FK automotive (German engineering) ordered the top front suspension mounts and now just need to look at the shocks.

Do I also need to get rear top mount?

all replace with new parts false practise not too

all replace with new parts false practise not too

I'll take a look.

I'm leaving the rear suspension bushes until they are needed.

Gas or oil filled shocks?

I have seen Monroe reflex shocks, they have been given good comments about them anyone used them or recommend them ?

I've ordered a pair front and rear monreo reflex shock absorbers along with eibach springs, should be fun sorting it all out Sunday.