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Make: vw
Model: cabriolet
Manufacture Date: 1992
 
Question:
 
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Front Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lowered 1 1/2 or less
 
Answer:
 
For a lowered model, you need to use the Bilstein Sports.
(bilstein valving info)
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_info.cfm
 
Here’s the link to those in our online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4516&selected_year=1992
 
(you can click on the part numbers there for pictures too if you are [...]

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Question:
I have a 4 door 2 wheel drive Montero sport looking to upgrade
suspension parts for onroad & off road use. Can you suggest something?
 
Answer:
 
The 1998 Montero Sports are listed in our online catalog, here’s the link-
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4292&selected_year=1998
 
For performance use, you want to use the KYB Gasajust, which are a high pressure gas monotube design.

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Question:
Hello I didn’t know any other zip in the states to
find out this information from you, there was no option for Canada….I am
trying to find a rear shock for my van.
I bought a pop up camper and with the van loaded and the tongue weight of
the trailer, the rear of the van [...]

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QUESTION:
 

I have a Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit question.
I’m interested in the RANCHO QUICKLIFT. Can you really
raise the FRONT 1-2.5 in. at will? How is this done?
 
ANSWER:
 
The Quicklifts have a raised spring perch (located higher up than the stock perch), which moves the spring up, which lifts up the suspension / vehicle.
 
It is in [...]

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QUESTION:
The standard suspension for the Charger R/T in 2006.. The car tends to roll around corners.. Passenger knees swing.. My wifes 2008 Magnum R/T doesn’t do that.. Will shocks fix that?

ANSWER:
When replacing the units on a Charger, for the best handling and control, you want to use the BIlsteins. We list those in our online catalog [...]

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QUESTION:
I own a 1995 olds ninety eight with the self leveling rear suspension. Do you know of a kit that will allowMe to use a regular shock in the rear instead of the self leveling units. IIf so what is the part # and cost of
the units?

ANSWER:
The companies we have only offer an air [...]

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QUESTION:
Monroe shock 801798 for the rear of a 1992 cadillac coupe deville. The vehicle is equipped with the auto leveling air feature. Is this replacement shock from Monroe an actual air strut replacement? I know many of the air replacement parts actually disconnect the air system and use just a normal strut in its place. [...]

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QUESTIONS:
I need shocks for an offroad vehicle, coilover 24inch total length pretty light weight load but extermely rough service. Any suggestions? 

ANSWERS:
Here’s the Rancho Coil-overs – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_coil_over.cfm Bilstein does make coil-overs, but they offer many more options, such as valving, length, external reservoirs, etc.(Bilstein does not provide the springs though like the Rancho ones). Their charts are here – [...]

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Question:

Is it possible to get Bilstein shocks in any other color besides Yellow/Blue? Those shocks would stick out like a sore thumb under my Charcoal Grey Hemi. Lol. I do like the Bilsteins though.

Answer:

Sorry, they only come in the one color. You can repaint a shock body, usually just by scuffing it, and repainting as needed.People [...]

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Question:
I get a lot of suspension rattle when going over bumps, it is much worse in front, I have added a strut support, it did help a little. I want a better ride and less rattle. please reccommend.
thanks.
 
Answer:
You want to check with a local mechanic for the rattle, that’s really can’t be diagnosed over the net / phone.
You [...]

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