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Old 10-13-2004, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridge
Jim Smith,
So if the bouncing can't be canceled somehow, I'm installing heavy duty shocks and enjoying the results.

Is there a fix?

Thanks,
Ben
Hi, Ben Glad to hear you found a wagon, I figure it would have to be a stick shift for you to own (and a 5-speed to boot!)
I don't believe that HD shocks were ever offered for the rear on the wagons. I had to replace them on one of my TD's when one blew oil out on a cold morning on a trip across West Texas, I left most of my hydro fluid on the ground at a motel that chilly morning
You won't want to replace them until they leak anyhow, they are very co$tly compared to "normal" shocks. The spheres are relatively cheap by comparison and easily changed.
Dieseldiehard
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1979 300TD w/ ’85 turbo engine 295530
1983 300D 243280
1985 300TD 217300
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