MK1 rear shock and spring options.

[a1bummer]

MK1 rear shock and spring options. Are there any options out there to replace or upgrade the rear shock or spring? I've been searching and I'm not finding anything. Things feel a bit squishy back there and I'm sure after 30 years and about 88,000 miles, a new spring at the very least might stiffen things up a bit. Putting Progressives up front quite a few years ago helped a lot, but I don't see anything for the rear.

 

Thanks,

Bill

[cimmer]

There are aftermarket options but one of them, Progressive has been discontinued but can be found at different sources still.

It is a Progressive Suspension 465 Series Rear Shock - 850/1200 Spring Rate (lbs/in) - 465-1114. Dennis Kirk still shows 1 on hand but cost is $461.23 but some do still show up on ebay from time to time also.

You can always get a used one with low miles as they show up on ebay also.

Good luck.

 

Rick F.