Suspension Help

[jason snider]

The struts on my '86 5ktq have some play at the top so I'm gonna go ahead
and get new shocks at all 4 corners and get new strut mounts and bearings. I
have the H&R springs with stock shocks (PO's setup). I am having tire wear
problems even after having the alignment done multiple times. I can't find
anyone in my area that will slot the mounts, so I think I'm gonna try the
stock shocks with Bilsteins. I may want to use the H&Rs again though, so do
I go with the Sports or the HD's? Shox.com told me to go with the HD's while
another vendor told me to go with the Sports. Any BTDT's?
Also, I've looked through the procedure in the bentley and it looks like the
fronts may be tough but the rears a little more straightforward. The VW shop
quoted me around $600 for all the work (mounts, bearings, shocks/struts
installed and alignment). Plus the cost of the parts...I'm looking around
1100-1200!!! I can't afford this so, I'm hoping I can at least do part of
the work myself.
Thanks,
Jason
'86 5ktq
Cracked downpipe, no aux. H2o pump, worn tires, clunky-bouncy suspension =
still fun as hell



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