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Re: 04 9.5 Aero rear shock replacement - sitting high now Posted by Doug W [Email] (#2371) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Doug W) on Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:33:50 In Reply to: 04 9.5 Aero rear shock replacement - sitting high now, CC, Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:34:11 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
If you got shocks from a recycler, typically they pull off the entire assembly including the spring as a unit - it's 5 bolts. Removing the spring from the shock requires more work, so my experience is that it's usually sold as an assembly. Then, if that's the case, and the assembly came off a Linear or an Arc your ride height will increase significantly due to the different springs.
I did my shocks and springs when I got our '04 Aero SportTech Kombi back in '11. I bought new Aero specific springs from a local and well respected SAAB indie, and a new set of Bilstein HDs. My rear ride height increased by about 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch if memory serves correctly. So far I've done all wrenching on the car myself.
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_______________________________________ '03 Aero 5Spd, Krona, 290 bhp (son's) Sold: '04 Aero Sport Kombi, Sport Tek, BSR '03 Linear 5 spd. Krona Mods, 350 bhp
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