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Re: [T3] Front shocks



Henrik Larsson wrote:

> I also want to check if they are worn or not. How do I check the
> condition?

Go to the FLAPS and ask to see a new shock. Just try and pull it in and
out and you'll notice what a new shock will feel like. Then you can
compare it with your old one. If the resistance is none or close to none,
you know the condition.

Shorter shocks are typically the same units, only shorter. If you use
stock length shocks on a lowered car, the shocks will bottom out before
the stock bumpstops (goes for all kinds of cars) so the ride will be
bumpy. Also, on cars with coil springs, one can actually risk that the
springs move out of their seats if the shocks are topping out. Nice to
know for those of you that have lowered Superbeetles or type4s :-)

PerL
73 Variant L

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