Rear shocks for a c900 which ones?

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dave - 27 Jun 2004 02:44 GMT

Hello fellas,

The rear (and I'm sure the fronts as well) shocks have crapped out on my
c900. It's a n/a 900s conv which had been neglect abused by the former
owner. The Bentley book says only use Saab shocks. I'm currently looking at
"Gabriel Ryder" shocks at about 35 US$ per. Has anyone on the either side of
the pond tried any of these? The local parts shill has ordered 2 for my
inspection 6-27 pm (all right 27-6). Have I mentioned how quickly Harp goes
down while researching a question like this?

Saab 900s n/a conv 101k (dang, that quick?)

dave

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Fred W. - 27 Jun 2004 12:37 GMT

> Hello fellas,
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> Saab 900s n/a conv 101k (dang, that quick?)

Dave,

I would not replace your shocks with the Garbriel Ryders. For a few more
bucks you can buy the OEM Sachs/Boge shocks online (SAAB does not make
shocks, they sourced them from Boge) at:
http://www.eeuroparts.com/

$47 each includes free shipping. Your ride will be as it was designed, and
in my experience the OEMs will last longer than Gabriels.

-Fred W

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Bob - 27 Jun 2004 12:52 GMT

>I would not replace your shocks with the Garbriel Ryders. For a few more
>bucks you can buy the OEM Sachs/Boge shocks online (SAAB does not make
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>-Fred W

Not to mention... I think the Gabriels will be disappointing right out
of the box. MHE with non "performance" shocks.

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