A stiff tail could be due to dead accumulators. When folks talk about the tailend being bouncy, they mean there is no absorption of the shock and the tail end bounces. Might even be described as a harsh ride.

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'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
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'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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