If you remove the rear hydro suspension, you will have to address removal or disabling the oil pump on the cylinder head. No oil through the pump and it will seize. I tried to go the rounds that you are asking about and I ended up biting the bullett and replacing the shocks and pressure balls. The install was easy and I shopped around and found the parts at a good price. DON't go junk yard stuff unless you POSITIVELY know it is good. You'll just spend your money twice.

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