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mk2 VW Bilstein Rally Struts: What's the secret?

Posted by Erik Christiansen 
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Re: mk2 VW Bilstein Rally Struts: What's the secret?
October 31, 2008 12:26AM
Erik Christiansen Wrote:
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> So John, did you get my email? Do you think my
> housings will work? It sounds like the 185mm
> inserts will just barely engage the lower
> bushing.
>
> Thanks!

Email sent, looks grim.
a 185 mm travel strut would leave just 3 3/8" overlap or tube engagement, my set up gives 5 1/4".
More overlap, more stability.




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