Re: {'87 5KCSTQ] Strut/shock Selection

[Dave Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

Aren't the Boge's designed to work specifically with the stock ride height
maintained by the stock springs?
And don't the H&R springs have a different height?

Dave Conner, Columbus, OH

Andrew Duane wrote, in reply to Paul Levano...

>> Looking for some advice from the wealth available from this list.
>>
>> I just purchased a set of H&R springs for my '87 5KCSTQ, and now I need
to get some new struts/shocks to go with them, and am looking for some
advice, since I'm pretty ignorant in this field.
>> Boge.  ProGas vs. Turbo gas.  I understand that only one of these model
is available for the 5k, is that correct?  Is this a decent choice for  my
car?
>
>The Boges are not generally available for the non-turbo 5000/100.
>I know, I have one :-(   They should both be available for the 5000T.
>The ProGas are a little more "refined" but both are excellent shocks
>for the money. I've used the TG on my Golf, and Angela just got a set
>on her 90Q20V.