[s-cars] Suspension Question

[Douglas Fifield]

OK, the set-up is stock on my S6 and may be original (95.5 w 108K
miles).  I noticed that the rubber bellows on each shock is detached
(one side bottom only and the other both top and bottom).  I tried to
reposition the side that was detached from the top, but was not
successful.  How important are those bellows?

My finger poked right through the one I was working with.  Obviously
quite rotten.  Thinking it may be time for shocks and springs.

D.

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Douglas in MN
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