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  1. Re: B6 2.0TDi1 140 Rear Shock Recommendation? 
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    My bad, the nut I was thinking of is on the wishbone.

    Remember too that I had to get the 21mm spanner at the time as I didn't have one.
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    Well, I can confirm that MONROE G1057 are perfect for my 140 SE model - the difference in ride from the knackered old shocks is quite pronounced, kind of firmer but less harsh and chattery.

    Nearside shock had a small leak and had virtually no compression damping, and both shocks had no gas left so wouldn't extend back out on their own. Interestingly you would not easily have known they were faulty until removing as the usual "push down on the car and see what happens" suggested all was well as the rebound damping was still working, so no bounce.

    The infamous 21mm headed bolts came off no problem - stuck my big ol' 32mm spanner on the end (see pic) and a confident shove soon shifted them.

    Putting back on was not so easy! A small tip - with the shock off screw in the bolt and memorise the angle and the position of the head relative to the spring - as Crasher said it does go in "at an angle". Having done one, the next I compressed the shock and used the few seconds before it extended out to wriggle the bottom bolt into position. Perhaps better to strap it up compressed so you can move the shock around at your leisure to get the bolt lined up correctly.

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    An update on this as the Monroe shocks have become increasingly harsh over the last few months to the point where I am going to have to change them!

    I’m thinking of going with BILSTEIN - B4 as they list two versions, one for standard suspension Bilstein 19-151069 and one for the sports. Makes sense.

    “Bilstein B4 OE Replacement dampers are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. “


    Doing a bit of internet trawling I get the impression that some aftermarket shocks add a bit of stiffness even when listed as “standard”, presumably to give the impression they are “better”. Well I just want a good ride that doesn’t crash over every bump! My son’s Golf from the same year rides noticeably smoother on the back while still feeling taut in the bends.

    So, make sense?
     
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    Could you private message me your reg number?
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    The VW number for your rear dampers is 3C0 513 049 BQ which is a Bilstein B4 19-151069, Boge 30-D84-A, Monroe G1057, Sachs 311 346 or TRW JGT589, all are top quality.
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    Thank you for clarifying that Crasher, much appreciated. I will ponder this for a short while and then order some new ones, yes....
     
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    TRW do a neat twin pack under their number JGT589T and I have had good results with them, I have seen them ont tinterweb for £40.19 including VAT and carriage and that's a pair!
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    Have they really deteriorated so much in just 4 months or is it that they're just too firm for your liking?

    My estate has become more "clattery" over time. Nothing that I'd identify as a fault yet but at 136k, it's not the silent ride it once was.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stu Sheridan View Post
    Have they really deteriorated so much in just 4 months or is it that they're just too firm for your liking?

    My estate has become more "clattery" over time. Nothing that I'd identify as a fault yet but at 136k, it's not the silent ride it once was.

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    Could be that other parts are wearing to the point that the ride is now harsher than 4 months ago? I put new Sachs on the front and rear of mine and they felt great for a good many months but I do notice the comfort I had at the beginning even with them being stiffer sports versions, has deteriorated slightly which I am certain is to do with other components getting near to the end of their life expectancy.
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    Crasher, if I PM you my reg number will you do the same part number list for me please?
     
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