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 Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: What needs doing? |
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This is a very simple, very basic question im sure. But what exactly needs replacing to fix this? The split is now the complete length of the rubber.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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| I would replace the whole shock. if your going to take the time to try to replace the bushing you might as well replace the shock they are real cheap. if it rotted out like that it must be time for new shocks. |
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Robbo112233
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Q-Dog wrote: | | So, as I suspected, the rubber is breaking because your suspension is mostly riding or hitting on the rubber stops. You may need shorter shocks, or just live with regularly replacing the rubber. |
I see, i will look into this. Thanks Would the second thing i posted a link be the thing that would need constant replacement?
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yes the second thing, better to just get a lowered set of shocks like such
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Shocks-Bugpack...geToLoad=2
you need to look at the description where it says the collapse and extended length-then look at your suspension-find out what those lengths are
to measure collapse length set the car on the ground(no shocks, and have someone stand in the trunk) measure the distance from the shock mount points
now lift the car(still no shocks) and measure the distance again for extended length
now find a shock that fits that range |
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Robbo112233
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| 75smith wrote: | yes the second thing, better to just get a lowered set of shocks like such
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Shocks-Bugpack...geToLoad=2
you need to look at the description where it says the collapse and extended length-then look at your suspension-find out what those lengths are
to measure collapse length set the car on the ground(no shocks, and have someone stand in the trunk) measure the distance from the shock mount points
now lift the car(still no shocks) and measure the distance again for extended length
now find a shock that fits that range |
I dont have that sort of money, but if i ever do. Thanks for the advice
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