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Re: shock absorbers
Posted by Gary Stottler (more from Gary Stottler) on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:41:07
In Reply to: shock absorbers, alvaro isla, Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:59:14
Alvaro,

I think the answer is "no". The fronts are definitely different - the 900 uses a stud mount while the 99 uses a ring mount. For the rears, although the service materials say that in mid-year 1978 the 99 was supposed to change over to share the rear axle (and shocks) with the 900, I have never seen a stock '78 99 Turbo that actually had the later rear axle ('79 and later 99s do have the same rear axle as the 900).

I still have KYBs on the front of my 99T. They are quite firm, and you won't like them if the rest of your front suspension is 100% top-notch or if your car has a lot of rattles. I would love to find a set of red Koni adjustable for the front (that is what I have on the rear - from eBay a few years ago - and they are GREAT). Also there was a yellow Koni "sport/competition" shock - I believe Jack Lawrence may still have a couple of pairs of those NORS, but he felt that they might be too stiff for street driving. Also, one can get the original Bilsteins rebuilt (this is true with the Konis as well if you can find a used set). I have saved a pair of Bilsteins from another car I parted out, but have not looked into rebuilding them as I am not that unhappy with the KYBs on the front (but I did not like them on the rear - not enough rebound damping).
Hope that helps!
Gary


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