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Model Specific Questions and Info => MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k => Topic started by: Oty on October 13, 2015, 11:44:11 pm

Title: New to me 1986 Jetta deluxe diesel
Post by: Oty on October 13, 2015, 11:44:11 pm

I just picked up this 1986 deluxe jetta 1.6 today for $750 off of craigslist. The interior is in fantastic shape but I will need to do some work on it! Any specific struts/shocks I should look at?

Title: Re: New to me 1986 Jetta deluxe diesel
Post by: vanbcguy on October 17, 2015, 10:30:19 pm

Bilstein is my go to for shocks. Depends what you are looking for though. Cheap? Soft? Firm? Stability during cornering or floaty on the interstate?

Title: Re: New to me 1986 Jetta deluxe diesel
Post by: air-cooled or diesel on October 30, 2015, 12:27:15 pm

2nd for bilsteins, try tire rack; they can easily last 8-10years, maybe get as much as 120kmiles on them, that means theyll go thru 3sets of tires, on the fourth, swap out new ones, align,etc. i get real good performance from mine.