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Subject: Re: [T3] rear shocks > On 14 May 2001, at 17:11, Russ Wolfe wrote: > > > They were originally different, but they have the same external > dimensions. So type 1 shocks will fit, but they have different > damping factors. You should be able to bounce up and down on > the rear of your car and see if the shocks are really bad, or if one > has failed. With my bumper brackets, There is no way I am going to bounce on it. :=} No, they are bad, I bounced the rear fenders. > > In spite of what the ads say, I have found that shocks don't weaken > with time, but they will eventually fail completely. So there is never > any question about whether they really should be replaced. > Another thing I have noticed is that the OE shocks were of > astounding quality and have outlasted all the replacements which > misled owners installed over the years. > These are the orginal shocks. They are covers with undercoating, and over the bolt heads. At least the bolts may not be rusted too bad. The car has almost 200k miles on it. I think they have done their job. > Your best bet is to find a good OE set. Fastback and squareback > are different. VW even sold HD versions, although I've never seen > one of them. > This is a '71 Fastback. I would "Love" to find a set of Koni's. Then I could set my own ride. I have run Koni's before, and I love them. > What tire pressures are you using, and what body style is it? > I have tried different tire pressures. From 24psi to 28psi. Fronts are at 20psi and is quite solid in cross winds. Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/