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G2,G3 Rear Shock Absorber (Oil)

Introducing the Rear Shock Absorber, Including Strut and Insert, designed for Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Jetta, and Mk3 Golf models. This oil-filled shock absorber offers exceptional damping and stability, providing a smooth, comfortable ride by efficiently absorbing road impacts. It is a perfect solution for replacing worn or damaged rear shocks, ensuring your vehicle maintains its original ride quality and handling. The shock absorber comes as a complete assembly, including the strut and insert, making it a hassle-free replacement.

Key Features:

  • Oil-Filled Shock Absorber: Designed with an oil-filled system that provides consistent, reliable damping, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride by efficiently absorbing road impacts.
  • Complete Rear Shock Absorber Unit: Includes both the strut and insert, offering a comprehensive solution for replacing the rear suspension components.
  • Improves Handling and Stability: The shock absorber enhances your vehicle`s handling and stability by reducing body roll, improving road grip, and ensuring a more controlled ride, even on uneven surfaces.

Compatibility:

This rear shock absorber is designed to fit a wide range of Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Jetta, and Mk3 Golf models.

  • Mk2 Golf:
    • Fits all models excluding 1.8 16V and 1.8 G60
  • Mk3 Golf:
    • 1.4: ABD, AEX, APQ engine codes
    • 1.6: ABU, AEE engine codes
    • 1.8: AAM, ABS, ADZ engine codes
    • 1.9 Diesel: 1Z, 1Y, AAZ, AHU, ALE, AEY engine codes
    • 2.0: AEP engine code

Why the Rear Shock Absorber is Essential:

The rear shock absorber is a key part of your vehicle’s suspension system, helping to smooth out bumps and vibrations from the road. Over time, shocks wear out, leading to a rougher ride, reduced handling, and potential safety concerns. By replacing worn rear shocks with this oil-filled unit, you restore your vehicle’s original handling characteristics, ensuring smoothness, stability, and safety.

Why Choose This Rear Shock Absorber?

  1. Oil-Filled for Smooth Damping: The oil-filled shock design ensures consistent and reliable damping, providing a comfortable ride with reduced vibration and road noise.

  2. Complete Replacement Solution: This unit includes both the strut and insert, offering a complete replacement for the rear suspension, making installation straightforward and efficient.

  3. Durable Construction for Longevity: Manufactured with high-quality materials, this shock absorber is designed to withstand the stresses of daily driving, ensuring long-lasting reliability and performance.

  4. Direct Fit for Multiple Models: Specifically engineered to fit Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Jetta, and Mk3 Golf models, this rear shock absorber is a direct replacement that fits without modification, ensuring an easy and hassle-free installation.

  5. Improves Ride Comfort and Handling: This oil-filled shock absorber not only absorbs impacts but also reduces body roll, ensuring better handling and control, especially during cornering or rough driving conditions.

Key Specifications:

  • Fitment: For Mk2 Golf (excluding 1.8 16V and 1.8 G60), Mk2 Jetta, and Mk3 Golf models.
  • Includes: Rear shock absorber with strut and insert.
  • Oil-Filled: Provides smooth and consistent damping for a comfortable ride.
  • Durable Materials: Built from high-quality materials for long-lasting performance under various road conditions.

Benefits of Replacing a Worn Rear Shock Absorber:

  • Restores Ride Comfort: A worn-out shock absorber can cause a harsh and uncomfortable ride. Replacing it with this oil-filled unit restores your vehicle’s smooth, controlled ride.
  • Improved Handling and Stability: New shock absorbers reduce body roll and improve overall vehicle stability, especially when cornering or driving on rough roads.
  • Reduced Wear on Other Components: A worn shock absorber can cause uneven tire wear and place additional stress on other suspension components. Replacing it helps protect the rest of the suspension system from excessive wear.
  • Enhanced Vehicle Safety: Properly functioning shock absorbers are essential for vehicle control, especially during braking and cornering. A new shock ensures your vehicle maintains stability and handling in emergency situations.

Easy Installation:

This Rear Shock Absorber is designed for easy installation, whether by a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast. As a direct replacement for Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Jetta, and Mk3 Golf models (excluding specific performance models), installation is straightforward and requires no modifications.

Restore Your Vehicle’s Comfort and Control with a New Rear Shock Absorber
If your Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Jetta, or Mk3 Golf is experiencing poor ride quality, rough handling, or increased road noise, it may be time to replace the rear shock absorbers. This Oil-Filled Rear Shock Absorber provides a complete replacement solution, including the strut and insert, to restore your vehicle’s suspension performance. With its durable construction and smooth damping capabilities, this shock absorber ensures a comfortable ride and enhanced control.

Manufacturer: JP Group

Availability: Special Order Item

Unit of Measure: Each

Dimensions:

Width: 130mm

Height: 590mm

Depth: 130mm

Volume: 9971000mm3

Weight: 2.3054kg

This Part Fits: Mk2 Golf, Mk3 Golf, Jetta,

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