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GS300 strut modification HELP!

Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Default GS300 strut modification HELP!

I am currently having bag's installed onto my 98gs300 on stock struts.. I will upgrade to coils in about a month but for now STOCK is what i got. I need help on what I need to modify to fit the bag correctly onto the strut. What do i weld, or grind off..IDK ...anyone that has done this before please help! THANK YOU!
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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its the rear shock upper spring perch, its needs to be slotted to allow room for the rear airbag line. search "air ride install", ive seen a thread with pics on where to cut for the rear shocks.
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