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    Shock question....

    Guys, I had posted in another thread about a clunk that developed after installing new lowering springs and shocks on my TA. Joe1320 recommended me to check the sway bar, which I did (it was fine), and I am now checking other possible solutions. Since the sound is coming from up top I decided to take out the shock again to see if it was maybe not mounted tightly enough to the upper shock support.

    Since I have no recollection of the other side (which is perfectly quiet) I decided to have a local shop tighten it down with an air gun. When they did I noticed that the space between the top of the dust cover and the bottom of the shock support was gone. Is there supposed to be no gap like that, or should there be a gap? I will try to post a pic to see if anyone can tell me if it is normal or not. I'm actually hoping that there is supposed to be no gap that way I know that it was actually loose and that was causing the clunking noise.

    Sorry for the ramble, it's tough to explain this stuff online sometimes.
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    '95 TA A4, 118000 on the clock!
    Borla, Strange 3.73's, SLP CAI, Vortech elbow,AFS Z06 Wheels,White gauges/blue backlighting,blue custom interior,MBA Shift knob,MadZ28 Tune, Intrax springs, Bilstein shocks, ES Trans Mount, Honeycomb taillights.

    13.685@102.11
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  • #2
    Do the new shocks have "poly" bushings? They are unforgiving and hard compared to stock.

    Which Blisten did you buy and why? I need shocks any feed back would be great.

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    • #3
      Problem is solved. The shock was loose from the top of the shock mount. The car rides great now, better than stock as far as comfort. I have not scraped anything either. (springs have been on a week or so )


      I bought the bilsteins based on advice on this forum. So far I have noticed that the handling of the car is much much better, but much of that is due to the springs. When removing the shocks from the box I have to say you think quality when handling them. They are very heavy. Other than that it has not been long enough to make any determination.

      '95 TA A4, 118000 on the clock!
      Borla, Strange 3.73's, SLP CAI, Vortech elbow,AFS Z06 Wheels,White gauges/blue backlighting,blue custom interior,MBA Shift knob,MadZ28 Tune, Intrax springs, Bilstein shocks, ES Trans Mount, Honeycomb taillights.

      13.685@102.11

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      • #4
        Glad you got it ironed out. I've got several hundred miles and 5 months on my springs and still love them. These springs ride great.

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        • #5
          I also need to add that I had actually ordered KYB shocks from Summit but then I returned them after thinking more about it and realizing for 50 bucks I would rather have what is recommended the highest.

          '95 TA A4, 118000 on the clock!
          Borla, Strange 3.73's, SLP CAI, Vortech elbow,AFS Z06 Wheels,White gauges/blue backlighting,blue custom interior,MBA Shift knob,MadZ28 Tune, Intrax springs, Bilstein shocks, ES Trans Mount, Honeycomb taillights.

          13.685@102.11

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