Have you seen the new aftermarket shocks by Arnott? $895 a pair/lifetime warranty/free shipping.

What say you all?

Eddie 04 VDP

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They look better each day after I look at my 04 sitting low out in the cold.

What baffles me is:
1. Car outside in the cold, air leaks from the top like a b****!

2. Car in the garage, drops about half an inch.

Must be the contraction of certain important parts?

Anyone knows what the torque spec is for the top mounting bolts?

 

I use a 3/8 ratchet and tighten them firmly.

25 NM 18 FT/LB

 

well there you have it: affordable replacement air shocks. no reason to consider coilover conversion IMO. Kudos to Arnott.

 

Thanks, 18 ft/lbs it is.

 

Checked the torque for the top mounting bolts/nuts and they were a few pounds off. I let the Cat out of the garage (for a spin to Lowe's) and everything is fine. Temp currently at 55.7 F, and the front right shock is holding air as it should.

I have to go back out to finish with the Christmas decorations.

 

Ok, decorations are up and the cat is back in the garage till wednesday.