2.8 quattro suspension

[205man]

im going to have to change the rear shocks on my 99.5 2.8 quattro as one them appears to be starting to leak very slightly.

i have at the moment the standard 2.8 sports suspension kit fitted, but i dont want to go to the dealers as they will probably rob me blind

so what make/ spec etc should i fit i would obviously wnat to either match or improve the suspension setup , BUT i cant lower it due the fact i wouldnt be able to get on/off my drive etc

and i cant really afford to put coilovers on, unless someone knows where i can get them cheap

i have been looking at bilstein sports shocks, but they also list a grooved shock what is this? never heard of it before

alan

 

[Broken Byzan]

The grooved shocks allow you to drop or raise the ride height by mounting the spring plate in any one of 4 or 5 grooves. I understand them to be a very good shock for the cost

 

[205man]

hmm sounds good idea, so i could raise or lower the height if i wanted to, and cheaper than coilovers.

what about normal style shocks/struts can anyone recommend and make/model

alan

 

[jdp1962]

It might be worth trying to source a set of OEM replacements from somewhere like Euro Car Parts, then have them fitted by an independent.

 

[205man]

fitting them isnt a problem, id do that myself, just looking for recommendations etc

alan

 

[jdp1962]

fitting them isnt a problem, id do that myself, just looking for recommendations etc

alan

Euro Car Parts are quoting £101.72 (inc. VAT) per shock for a 2.8 Quattro, but are showing no stock at the moment.