Re: 4KCSQ Right Rear end SAG!!

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Nicholas Menaker say:

> I too have the right rear end sage on my '86 4KCSQ.  I just replaced the
> shocks with Boge Turbo Gas and the springs with the Eibach Pro-kit.  They
> lowered the car about 1" up front, and 3/4" in the rear, but the RR is
> STILL lower than the other LR by about 1/2"  What is up with this.  I have
> seen it on other 4KCSQ, but thought that it was due to shock strut or
> spring wear.  This should have dissappeard?  Any tips would be appreciated,

Is it possible that the mounting point for the top of the rear shock
is bent? Some of the BMW '02s and early 300 series were known for that,
and I think some VWs were, too.

The mounting towers get a little rusty and weak from holding up
the car all the time, and can "settle".

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