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Broke 2 shocks in 2 outings, any ideas why?

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marky:
Just got back and settled in after a good day out laning, but to put a bit of a damper :azn: on things I managed to brake a brand new decarbon shock. I'd only just replaced it after breaking the last one while out laning 2 weeks ago. :(. the bottom threaded part has sheared off both times has anybody got any suggestions why this could be happening.

Range Rover Blues:
I'm thinking the same, it sounds like it's either just sheared off becuase it tat, or becasue it's got over-stressed when you've been articulated.

marky:
Wow thanks for the quick replies chaps. It has been lifted, but not with spacers, +2"110 Decarbons and +2" springs all round. The previous owner worked for an expedition place and has looked after the truck, he often took it pay and play and seemed to know what he was talking about when i contacted him to find out what shocks they were. As for fitting the replacement, I made sure I put it on how I took it off. I've owned my disco for about 6 months, its my first 4x4 and i'm loving it, Ive been out  regularly but its just the last 2 outings have resulted the same way! Could it be anything to do with the anti roll bar as the rubbers are very worn and I was thinking of taking it off completely.

Range Rover Blues:
ARB shouldn't make any difference to the shocks, if anything it will limit the travel which we suspect has damaged the shock.. It's been the same corner both times hasn't it?

Is it front or rear?

marky:
Yeah, its the rear drivers side both times

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