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    Is there a adjustment on the rear shock of 2013 RS

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    No, it is a coil over shock set up with no adjustment same shock as the RT. But the RT has the air bag that is not on the RS and is use to make adjustments on the rear. Now when I say you cant adjust the shock I mean no quick adjustment on it. You can find and change the spring to a stronger or lighter one if the shock it self is still ok. but that takes a little work.
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    If you want it stiffer, an inexpensive way to try is rubber buffer. I previously had an RT and wanted the front coils a bit stiffer. Bought a set similar to this and cut off some sections about an inch or more wide; inserted three or four in each coil and it worked very well. A buddy of mine is still running his '14 with them. Pull up this sight and view some installed on cars. They are hard to squeeze in between the coils even when cut in small chunks. I have enough left; PM ur address if you'd like to try some.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ulflyer View Post
    If you want it stiffer, an inexpensive way to try is rubber buffer. I previously had an RT and wanted the front coils a bit stiffer. Bought a set similar to this and cut off some sections about an inch or more wide; inserted three or four in each coil and it worked very well. A buddy of mine is still running his '14 with them. Pull up this sight and view some installed on cars. They are hard to squeeze in between the coils even when cut in small chunks. I have enough left; PM ur address if you'd like to try some.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/SWAG-Front-...xcBR-m&vxp=mtr
    Do you insert between top washer and coil?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bmccaffrey View Post
    Do you insert between top washer and coil?
    Yes, the hard rubber sections/chunks that I cut off can be inserted at various places between the coil. Mine stayed put where I placed them.

    Edited: the sections can be placed anywhere within the coil....not just at top.
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    Seems they only used the adjustable rear shocks up to 2012 and went to a non-adjustable there after. You could search out a 2012 as many changed to Elkas and others so ebay should have some or amazon etc....there are adjusters or stiffeners available...
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