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faulty rear OEM shocks for 5000 Quattros?
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- Subject: faulty rear OEM shocks for 5000 Quattros?
- From: glen.powell@smc.com
- Date: 05 Apr 1995 07:33:34 -0400
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I've been investigating new shocks/struts for the '87 5000CSQTW and I've
been advised that the OEM shocks for the rear are "not available" due to
a problem. The problem as stated is that the OEM replacement rear shocks
are too short by about 1/2 inch and that they can snap off if the rear
suspension rebounds fully, like after hitting a mega pothole or during
some Pro--Rally type action. The quoted solution was to use Konis in the
rear, OEM is OK in the front, and that this is only a problem on the 5000
Quattros. Anyone ever hear of anything like this?
-glen