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Rear shock conversion kit for 95 (V4/2T) wagon

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:10 pm
by heli-saaber
German-made conversion kit, bought years ago when I had a wagon but never fitted. Includes 2 shocks, fitting "plates" and bolts/nuts etc. What's it worth to you (I paid £300+) ??
[Will be moved to the classifieds if/when I start to get responses .....]. I have several more photos of these bits if required.

Re: Rear shock conversion kit for 95 (V4/2T) wagon

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:24 pm
by Blueeagle
Unfortunately probably not alot today. These kits need holes made in the bodywork for the shocks to pass through to attach to the bolt-in "turrets" which intrude into the boot space.
Today you can buy short, stumpy adjustable telescopics made by Gaz (UK) which can be attached to the original mounting plate for the original lever-arm shocks, so no cutting of bodywork or intrusive turrets.

Re: Rear shock conversion kit for 95 (V4/2T) wagon

Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 12:49 pm
by wonky door
Blueeagle wrote:Unfortunately probably not alot today. These kits need holes made in the bodywork for the shocks to pass through to attach to the bolt-in "turrets" which intrude into the boot space.
Today you can buy short, stumpy adjustable telescopics made by Gaz (UK) which can be attached to the original mounting plate for the original lever-arm shocks, so no cutting of bodywork or intrusive turrets.

Although not a help to the original post where are these available please ? We have a couple of 95s and one came with an improvised solution similar to the one you described.

Re: Rear shock conversion kit for 95 (V4/2T) wagon

Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 2:21 pm
by heli-saaber
Apologies for not picking up on this earlier. I bought the kit from Malbrad (Steve) a few years ago when i still had a 95 V4 that I was planning to refurbish and use. Time marched on and I went the 96 stroker / 900 vert route! HTH.