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rear shock absorbers

posted by  snenkov on  Fri Jan 26 07:34 CST 2007
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Hi All,

I got a boge pro gas rear shock absorbers from http://www.eeuroparts.com part number is 1329507B.
Strange thing is that they do not expand as the original shocks on the 740gl '90 i have. Is that because they are gas? Or defective? Should I manually try to expand them and install them? Should I add any oil to them?
Also I did not get any bushings that should come with the shock. What is the proper way to install them?

Thanks for any advice you might have
Stefan







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    rear shock absorbers

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    posted by  sdewolfe on  Fri Jan 26 09:13 CST 2007
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    Your new shocks will be stiffer; that's not a problem. But, you really do need the bushes for installation. Rubber deteriorates over time. I have never received new shocks that did not have at least the rubber bushes in the box. Sometimes you have to reuse the metal cups (washers) but I just don't recall ever having to find new rubber for shocks. Check the Volvo parts list for your car to see if they are called out seperately.
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