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Has anyone replaced the shock absorbers on their MKIV with Konis? Do you know the Koni part nos? Where did you get them, from a distributor or directly from Koni? Can I get them with springs?

Barrry,
I have checked with Spax and they say the shocks I received are the correct ones for my AC. I couldn't remember if they came with springs or not.  According to Spax the new shocks did not come with new springs. This means we put the old springs on the new shocks. What I can't understand is why the car now sits higher with the original springs and new shocks.  The gap between the tire and the fender is approx. 2" on the rear and left corner but is approx. 3 1/2" on the right front even though the adjustment rings are all the way to the bottom on all.
Lonzo

My car is LHD and has 16" wheels.  I bought it new in 1985 and it came with Spax shocks from the factory. I replaced the shocks with new Spax units since the old ones were leaking. After several attempts by the garage which originally installed the replacement shocks the ride height with or without a driver is visibly much higher at the right wheel. I checked with Spax and found out the replacement shocks did not come with new springs which means I still have the original springs on my car. All four shocks are adjusted as low as the adjustment ring will go.  LC

Several years ago I replaced the shocks on my MK IV because they were leaking.  I used Spax G953 on the front and G952 on the rear.  I think the shocks came assembled with springs but am not sure.  I now have the spring adjustment ring as low as it will go but the ride height is still 1-2 " too high on three corners and 2-3" on the right front. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Where could I get shorter springs? What are the spring specs (spring rate etc.)