Correct rear shock absorbers for steel trailing arms

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alanjf
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Correct rear shock absorbers for steel trailing arms

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I am just in the process of converting back from aluminium arms to the correct steel arms for my '69. A few questions:

What are the correct shocks for the '69 LWB's?
I currently have Bilstein 707 0975 H001 which are in good condition. Do I just use them with different lower bushes to accommodate the narrower bolts?
If I am using narrower bolts (the aluminium arms had thicker bolts), does anyone have the part numbers for the bushes and metal tubes?

Any advice appreciated. Thanks

Alan
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Re: Correct rear shock absorbers for steel trailing arms

Post by Lightweight_911 »

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In 1969 the standard rear shock absorber fitment for the T & E models was Boge with Konis being fitted to S models.

Many people have subsequently 'upgraded' their T & E models by fitting Konis.

However, if your Bilsteins are in good condition, I'd stick with those - especially if you have Bilstein struts on the front.

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