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Anyone know what is that yellowish orange stuff on top of the suspension?

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Old 10-19-2003, 03:40 AM
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Default Anyone know what is that yellowish orange stuff on top of the suspension?

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/28663/back_right_wheel.jpg"></center><p>just saw a old pic and seem odd to me
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This rubber cushion fits over the shock piston shaft and provides a controlled increase in resistance as you approach the limits of suspension travel in bump. The alternative without it is a hard crash of metal against metal, which badly upsets handling and can damage the shock.
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