Shock Absorber Help???

[Ewster]

Hi all,
I have recently bought a golf tdi which I mot'd and it needs 4 new shock absorbers. I bought them from CMS (breakers) and the front 2 have different coil lengths (1 is 4 round and then in, the 1 is 5 round). Is this normal and if so which side goes on which?

Any help greatly appreciatted.

Ewan

[aBoijj]

I'd be very surprised if that was right, did they both come off the same car? I'm sure you know not all golfs have the same suspension.

[adamss24]

The longer spring is from a car with SE suspenssion, the shorter from a sport one. They should be replaced in pairs. Why on earth would not buy 4 new shocks from ECP or GSF as they are fairly cheap-20-30 quid each ? How do you know they are not shot as well ?