Rear Shocks

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GMAN

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I just replace my rear shocks on my 93 yesterday. Once I got the car up in the air, and pulled back the carpet in the trunk to access the top mounts, I noticed the electrical connectors on top of the shocks. It seems that the factory shocks has a hollow center with some sort of electrical connector in it. What is this supposed to do? The reason I ask, is because I replaced my shocks with aftermarket Monroes. Onces I replacet the shocks, I didn't get any error messages on the info center. Are these connectors essential?

GMAN
 
RE: Rear Shocks

That assembly controls the ride of the car. So long as the electronics is in place the computer will not whine.
 
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So since the Monroe shocks dosen't dosen't have a place for the assembly to connect, does this present a problem?
 
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So since the Monroe shocks dosen't dosen't have a place for the assembly to connect, does this present a problem?
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No, the connectors were to activate solenoids in the early OEM shocks for changing the dampening according to the ride strategy in the suspension. Only the early models had such a feature and it was discontinued shortly thereafter.
 
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So I can disconnect the assemblies and completely remove them?
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Just tie the disconnected plugs off to secure them from rattling. The system will still function but will not have anything to control. They will not be needed.
 
RE: Rear Shocks

The Monroes are great. However, there is one thing I must bring in. The bolt holding on the factory shock is bigger. The Monroe requires a smaller bolt (16mm). Be sure to get a high quality bolt with spacer and lock washer.

GMAN
 
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