Air freighting gas shocks? (Paddocks)

[Rimmer]

Just went to order some shocks from Paddocks in the UK. to be told they may be confiscated whilst in freight as a Hazardous item.
Anyone made a similar purchase from the UK. and how did you go?

Tod.

[sheerluck]

Just went to order some shocks from Paddocks in the UK. to be told they may be confiscated whilst in freight as a Hazardous item.
Anyone made a similar purchase from the UK. and how did you go?

Tod.

I've bought shocks from the UK and the US and no mention of anything like this.

[Sleepy]

I think we discussed this recently. I think the Gas shockers are the issue.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/133244-sending-shock-absorbers-airmail.html

Some more info here http://www.globalps.com.au/dangerousgoods.php
Note shock absorbers listed in the bottom table.

Sounds like a lot are getting through, but you may be at risk of them being confiscated. Proabably depends if they are marked as "Car Parts" or "Shock Absorbers"

[slug_burner]

I think it comes down to the type of plane it comes over in, passenger with mail vs freight only. FedExc etc use their own freight aircraft other may use the space on passenger craft and I'd say gas cylinders maybe a no no on passenger aircraft.

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

Makes no difference if its a passenger or freighter it comes over in, if its under pressure, its not going as cargo on an aircraft unless you have an exceptional reason or a disgustingly huge wallet to cover the freight.

I have enough trouble trying to get standard oil shocks on airfreight let alone gas.

If a gas shock "somehow" manages to let go or rupture in a pressurised cabin at 10km above the planet......

[cols110]

They regularly ship entire vehicles in the lower hold of passenger aircraft, so I cannot see the problem with shipping a couple of pair of shocks.

[isuzurover]

They regularly ship entire vehicles in the lower hold of passenger aircraft, so I cannot see the problem with shipping a couple of pair of shocks.

They also air freight vehicles all round the world (e.g. race cars)...

[JDNSW]

I do not think that there is in practice any danger of a shock absorber "letting go" during a flight - the increase in relative pressure, inside to outside cannot exceed one atmosphere - small relative to the pressures in operation, particularly in hot conditions.

However, there are specific rules about carriage of pressurised gases, that probably do include gas shoick absorbers, and lacking any specific exemption (which may depend on the carrier) they would be excluded from carriage. The fact that complete vehicles are carried does not mean that parts of them are allowed - red tape always has this sort of illogic about it.

John

[p38arover]

Mine were posted from the USA and the parcel was marked "shock absorbers".

I had, if needed, the documentation I downloaded from Bilstein which stated there were no restrictions on transport by air.

[blackbuttdisco]

Paddocks sent my konis by post. which probably came on a plane.

[Veryan]

I've a photo of them loading a Ferrari onto the A380 I was about to board to Dubai. Also think how many aerosol cans (deodorant, shaving foam) there would be on any given international flight. Seems like a silly rule to me.

[Veryan]

Nice

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If you look closely your see the little yellow badge just back of the front wheel.


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[steveG]

I just had the same reponse from Paddocks. Cant freight the gas shocks, but were happy to send a non-gas alternative.

Doesn't help as I was after the De Carbon shocks :(

steve

[p38arover]

Try a US supplier. Both Scouse and I got our Bilsteins from the USA.

[steveG]

Try a US supplier. Both Scouse and I got our Bilsteins from the USA.

Cheers Ron, been looking at that option but was keen to try some of the DeCarbons that JC raves about. Haven't found anywhere in the US that stocks them yet.

Steve

[dullbird]

I hope I dont have problems getting mine in from the states waiting them to come via fedex...

[rick130]

Cheers Ron, been looking at that option but was keen to try some of the DeCarbons that JC raves about. Haven't found anywhere in the US that stocks them yet.

Steve

Steve, try The Ultimate Suspension at Minto (SW ofSydney).

They used to import de Carbon (now Delphi) and rebuild/revalve them but I suspect they may make their own mono-tube damper now and I'm pretty sure they build their own twin tube which can be re-built too.