Marv

I need to confirm this, but I think I may have a bad Monroe shock on my rear of my car. If it is the rascal that is making the noise I hear (it sounds like: spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle as I go riding merrily along) then it doesn’t make sense to replace a crappy bad shock with a new bad crappy shock, does it?

So, I figure I would see if anyone has a setup that they were willing to sell (if they are still serviceable)?
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Mike in Chi

Marv

Bite the bullet, or at least the Euro, and get the new set-up from Gert. When you consider longevity, as well aas the cost of the alignment and installation (or your time) the numbers swing in your favor.

I love the Bilstien HD/M030 that I put on earlier this summer.

jnx

You may want to check with Viperbob as well, then you won't have the suprise "duty".

Marv

Okay. But I am moving in about 3 weeks, so waiting for delivery and then install will probably not work.

Paul902

Marv, I have a set of Turbo springs of which the rears are slightly stiffer than M030 (but same length) and are used, and the fronts are identical pn to M030 and are brand new. Would be willing to part with them if you are interested. I haven't got PSS9s though.

pf

Marv

Cool! Are these ROW or US ride height?

Paul902

Fronts are RoW for sure. I think rears are as well, but you'll have to let me check. I assumed my car came to be stock US height, and ordered the RoW M030 kit from Gert. Upon disassembly I realized that PO had changed the springs only. The fronts were identical to Gert's kit so I left the old springs on my car. The rears are marked as turbo springs (by the paint markings). I'll check on them tonight to confirm they are RoW, or not, and get back to you.

ppressle

Can you use m030 springs with pss9? I thought they were different diameters.

Marv

Don't know! I confess ignorance, so if someone can point me to the right direction.

I just want a better street ride and lower the ride hight a little. The stock suspension is a little mushy and Monroe doesn't instill the higest regard to me.

ppressle

I don't believe you can easily mix them. The HDs and row m030 springs are an excellent combination. For mainly street use, that would be my choice. (I have pss9s currently)

Pete

Marv

What are HDs?

Paul902

HDs are Bilstein Heavy Duty shock absorbers.

Marv

Thanks! I think that is what I am looking for then.

pcar964

The PSS9s use different diameter springs (they come as a package). What you're looking for is the Bilstein HDs, which can be used with either aftermarket springs (H&R, Eibach, etc) or factory M030 springs. Hope this helps.

Marv

Okay, so what would be the best setup for street use?