I just got a pair of Sachs Advantage rear shocks from FCP and I'm surprised to find they have accordian boots on one end, rather than a metal cylinder. At first I though I accidentally got struts. They don't look like the shocks pictured on FCP or iPD. But they're labeled right. Anyone else seen this?
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'92 245, Black & Tan, Virgo Mags, 148K
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I order a pair a few months ago. One has a metal sleeve and the other has a rubber accordion boot. Boge/Sachs made them both ways. IPD says that should not be a problem. They try to match them up but sometimes they get mixed up. Anyway they're installed and no problems.
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1986 Volvo 245

Wow, I also bought a set of the sachs advantage shocks, one had the accordian boot, the other the sleeve. The box had been opened (never a good sign) on the one with the sleeve. My guess is when someone calls and complains (like I am going to do) they snag one off another shock, replacing it with a sleeve. Then the cycle begins over again. I want the accordiam one for much better seal protection.

At first glance, I thought that said boobies. I probably shouldn't admit that.

shocks keep them from bouncing.... you weren't far off.
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'75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwrd, two motorcycles, '85 Pickup: The '89 Volvo is the newest vehicle I own. it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me http://home.no.net/ebrox/Tony's%20cars.htm

Ha!

OK, so I'm not crazy. I'm looking forward to swapping out my KYB Gas Adjust and seeing if I get a slightly tighter ride.
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'92 245, Black & Tan, Virgo Mags, 148K
http://myblackbrick.com

The last set I got was that way also, probably cheaper than metal.
Dan

I think it's just another way to help keep dirt out of the seal.